NewsTrial of former homicide detectives charged with lying in a murder case raises questions about evidence Prosecutors say Martin Devlin, Frank Jastrzembski, and Manuel Santiago lied under oath to keep an innocent man in prison. Defense lawyers say the three simply followed the evidence in a murder case.
NewsTrial of former homicide detectives charged with lying in a murder case raises questions about evidence Prosecutors say Martin Devlin, Frank Jastrzembski, and Manuel Santiago lied under oath to keep an innocent man in prison. Defense lawyers say the three simply followed the evidence in a murder case.
Crime & JusticePhilly man found dead on tarp in Andorra, estranged wife arrested for murder, police say
Crime & JusticePhilly man found dead on tarp in Andorra, estranged wife arrested for murder, police say
Crime & JusticeA Hatboro salon owner killed a man. Was it self-defense or murder sparked by a years-long feud?
Crime & JusticeA Hatboro salon owner killed a man. Was it self-defense or murder sparked by a years-long feud?
NewsA man who posed as an urgent-care nurse to sexually assault women was sentenced to prison. His victims are suing his employer.
NewsA man who posed as an urgent-care nurse to sexually assault women was sentenced to prison. His victims are suing his employer.
NewsPerjury trial of former Philly cops accused of lying in a murder case begins week two with a delayProsecutors are preparing to rest in their case against former Detectives Martin Devlin, Frank Jastrzembski, and Manuel Santiago, who they said lied under oath to keep an innocent man in prison.
NewsPerjury trial of former Philly cops accused of lying in a murder case begins week two with a delayProsecutors are preparing to rest in their case against former Detectives Martin Devlin, Frank Jastrzembski, and Manuel Santiago, who they said lied under oath to keep an innocent man in prison.
Crime & JusticeActor Gary Busey pleads not guilty to groping five women at 2022 Cherry Hill movie conventionBusey grabbed two women's buttocks and tried to unlatch one woman's bra, prosecutors said.
Crime & JusticeActor Gary Busey pleads not guilty to groping five women at 2022 Cherry Hill movie conventionBusey grabbed two women's buttocks and tried to unlatch one woman's bra, prosecutors said.
Crime & JusticeMan killed during triple shooting outside a West Philadelphia barThe 30-year-old man was shot multiple times throughout his body around 1:30 a.m. outside of the Deja Vu Bar and Grille at 53rd and Arch Streets, according to police.
Crime & JusticeMan killed during triple shooting outside a West Philadelphia barThe 30-year-old man was shot multiple times throughout his body around 1:30 a.m. outside of the Deja Vu Bar and Grille at 53rd and Arch Streets, according to police.
Crime & JusticeJury convicts Southwest Philly gang member of first-degree murder for killing 15-year-old who was walking in rival territoryNasir "Jefe" Wells, an 02da4 gang member, was convicted of killing Antonio Walker Jr. in March 2021.
Crime & JusticeJury convicts Southwest Philly gang member of first-degree murder for killing 15-year-old who was walking in rival territoryNasir "Jefe" Wells, an 02da4 gang member, was convicted of killing Antonio Walker Jr. in March 2021.
Crime & JusticeMan in addiction who died in jail was labeled an ‘emergency’ case and should have been given one-on-one support, records showAndrew Drury's longtime girlfriend said he had suffered a heart attack from the effects of withdrawal when jailed in the fall. She worries that withdrawal killed him in custody on March 9.
Crime & JusticeMan in addiction who died in jail was labeled an ‘emergency’ case and should have been given one-on-one support, records showAndrew Drury's longtime girlfriend said he had suffered a heart attack from the effects of withdrawal when jailed in the fall. She worries that withdrawal killed him in custody on March 9.
Crime & JusticeAfter years of control and abuse, a Chester County man killed the mothers of his two children, DA saysMamadou Kallie's trial on murder charges will begin Monday. Prosecutors say he executed Tiara Rodriguez-Diaz and Kimberly Ortiz-Zayas after they finally confronted him for his abusive behavior.
Crime & JusticeAfter years of control and abuse, a Chester County man killed the mothers of his two children, DA saysMamadou Kallie's trial on murder charges will begin Monday. Prosecutors say he executed Tiara Rodriguez-Diaz and Kimberly Ortiz-Zayas after they finally confronted him for his abusive behavior.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly DA candidates Larry Krasner and Patrick Dugan continue to throw insults at second public debate District Attorney Larry Krasner tried to paint Judge Patrick Dugan as a conservative and a racist. Dugan said Krasner is a liar who resorts to name-calling.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly DA candidates Larry Krasner and Patrick Dugan continue to throw insults at second public debate District Attorney Larry Krasner tried to paint Judge Patrick Dugan as a conservative and a racist. Dugan said Krasner is a liar who resorts to name-calling.
NewsPerjury trial of three ex-Philly detectives zeroes in on testimony and DNA from overturned murder caseProsecutors say Manuel Santiago, Martin Devlin, and Frank Jastrzembski committed perjury when they testified that Anthony Wright willingly confessed to murder.
NewsPerjury trial of three ex-Philly detectives zeroes in on testimony and DNA from overturned murder caseProsecutors say Manuel Santiago, Martin Devlin, and Frank Jastrzembski committed perjury when they testified that Anthony Wright willingly confessed to murder.
Crime & JusticePhilly cop kills man who shot the officer’s partner outside Crescentville hospital, police sayThe officer was shot in his ballistic vest outside Friends Hospital early Thursday afternoon, police said.
Crime & JusticePhilly cop kills man who shot the officer’s partner outside Crescentville hospital, police sayThe officer was shot in his ballistic vest outside Friends Hospital early Thursday afternoon, police said.
Crime & JusticeChester County nanny pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in 3-year-old boy’s drowningThe boy's mother said in a letter to the judge that her family has forgiven Imani Lewis, and said they believe she "wanted to help and made an awful mistake."
Crime & JusticeChester County nanny pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in 3-year-old boy’s drowningThe boy's mother said in a letter to the judge that her family has forgiven Imani Lewis, and said they believe she "wanted to help and made an awful mistake."
Crime & JusticeMan trying to steal copper wire causes power outage for more than 1,000 customers, police sayTrying to steal copper wire from a PECO transformer, he suffered severe burns and is in critical condition, police said.
Crime & JusticeMan trying to steal copper wire causes power outage for more than 1,000 customers, police sayTrying to steal copper wire from a PECO transformer, he suffered severe burns and is in critical condition, police said.
NewsLawyers for Philly detectives charged with perjury in a murder case grill the man imprisoned for the crime - then freedDefense attorneys cast Anthony Wright as a liar, saying he has spent three decades accusing others of conspiring against him.
NewsLawyers for Philly detectives charged with perjury in a murder case grill the man imprisoned for the crime - then freedDefense attorneys cast Anthony Wright as a liar, saying he has spent three decades accusing others of conspiring against him.
Crime & JusticeBensalem police were justified in shooting an armed man after chase and 2-hour standoff, DA saysZachiry Kerschner pointed a loaded gun at officers after leading them on a chase through multiple towns, and then waging a two-hour standoff with them at a gas station, police said.
Crime & JusticeBensalem police were justified in shooting an armed man after chase and 2-hour standoff, DA saysZachiry Kerschner pointed a loaded gun at officers after leading them on a chase through multiple towns, and then waging a two-hour standoff with them at a gas station, police said.
Crime & JusticeA Norristown middle school teacher asked to kiss one of his eighth-grade students, DA saysJohn Richards, a teacher at Blockson Middle School, asked a 13-year-old student for permission to kiss her during a planned field trip to Washington, according to police.
Crime & JusticeA Norristown middle school teacher asked to kiss one of his eighth-grade students, DA saysJohn Richards, a teacher at Blockson Middle School, asked a 13-year-old student for permission to kiss her during a planned field trip to Washington, according to police.
Crime & JusticePhilly cop shoots man who answered door holding a rifle, police sayWhen officers went to inspect a South Philadelphia property, the man answered the door holding a rifle, police said.
Crime & JusticePhilly cop shoots man who answered door holding a rifle, police sayWhen officers went to inspect a South Philadelphia property, the man answered the door holding a rifle, police said.
