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OJ Simpson Seeks New Trial

O.J. Simpson will return next week to the Las Vegas courthouse where he was convicted of leading an armed sports memorabilia heist to ask a judge for a new trial.

2013/05/10

Pa. Ambulance Firm, Owners Plead Guilty In Fraud Case

A suburban Philadelphia ambulance company and its top two officials have pleaded guilty to federal charges in a scheme that prosecutors said cost the Medicare and Medicaid programs more than $2.5 million in improper payments.

2013/04/02

Caretaker Of Western Pa. Mansion Faces Charges For Drinking More Than $100K Of Owner’s Whiskey

Scottdale police say John Saunders drank 52 bottles of whiskey valued at $102,400 by the Bonhams auction house in New York.

2013/03/22

Kevin Clash and Elmo (Photo by Michael Tran/Getty Images)

Former Voice Of Sesame Street’s Elmo Faces Abuse Suit In Pa.

The former voice of the “Sesame Street” character Elmo is being sued by a man who claims the entertainer lured him into drug-fueled sex when he was 16.

2013/03/19

Judges Asked To Rule On Warrantless GPS Tracking

A federal appeals court was asked Tuesday to decide whether the government must obtain a warrant before placing a GPS tracker on a suspect’s car.

2013/03/19

William Walton (credit: Philadelphia PD)

Man Gets 15 To 30 Years For 2010 Murder In Northeast Philadelphia

Forty-one-year-old William Walton pleaded guilty earlier this month to voluntary manslaughter and a drug charge in the death of 22-year-old Allison Edwards.

2013/03/18

Fourth Person Pleads Guilty In Camden County High School Sex Scandal

Former Triton High School teacher Nick Martinelli pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of fourth-degree hindering apprehension.

2013/03/14

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Stories From New Jersey Homeless Camp Going Before Judge

A disabled nurse, veterans and a supermarket bagger fired for taking care of her dying boyfriend are among people telling their stories to a New Jersey judge who will decide the fate of the homeless camp where they’ve been living.

2013/03/14

Hearing Held In Child Sex Abuse Case Of Former Penn State Assistant Coach Jerry Sandusky

Second Mile Charity Seeking Permission To Sell Its Headquarters

The Second Mile, a charity for children founded by Jerry Sandusky, is asking a judge for permission to sell its headquarters building in State College.

2013/03/08

US Judge: Insurer Not Obliged To Cover Sandusky

A federal judge says the insurance carrier for the children’s charity founded by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky doesn’t have to cover him for acts of abuse.

2013/03/01

(Easton, Pa. schoolgirls at the center of the case display their controversial bracelets outside the US Courthouse in Philadelphia. Credit: Mike DeNardo)

Appeal in ‘I ♥ Boobies’ Bracelet Case Heard in a Philadelphia Courtroom

The case of an eastern Pennsylvania school that attempted to ban breast-cancer fundraising bracelets that read “I (heart) boobies!” in 2010 was in court in Philadelphia on Wednesday.

2013/02/20

Panel To Discuss Fairness Of Courts’ Bail And Unpaid Fee Recovery System

It’s been nearly two years since the Court System began going after back debts, as part of a reform effort to combat chronic non-appearance by defendants in criminal cases.

2013/01/30

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2013/01/22

Expert Gives Tips On Preparing Children For Divorce, Court

The Children’s Television Workshop is tackling divorce. “Sesame Street” character “Abby Cadabby” is trying to adjust to her parents’ divorce which brings us some interesting questions.

2013/01/20

Trenton Man Denies Throwing Pit Bull At Police

A Trenton man who allegedly pointed a gun at police and threw his pit bull at them has pleaded not guilty to numerous charges, including aggravated assault.

2013/01/19