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Phila. Crossing Guard ‘Disappointed’ in Probation Sentence for Woman Who Assaulted Her

Philadelphia prosecutor Emily Rodriguez, who argued for a one- to two-year sentence for defendant Shaquana Outlaw, says Outlaw nearly hit children crossing the street, then stopped her car and confronted guard Alicia Carranco.

2013/04/19

Another West Philadelphia Abortion Clinic Staffer Testifies Against Former Boss

Another former worker at the West Philadelphia abortion clinic of Dr. Kermit Gosnell today testified for the prosecution about the gruesome work and the alleged murders that took place there.

2013/04/18

(Women's Medical Society, in West Philadelphia, operated by Dr. Kermit Gosnell. File photo)

Relatives Recount Day Woman Died After Abortion at West Philadelphia Clinic

Dr. Kermit Gosnell is charged with third-degree murder in the death of Karnamaya Mongar, and seven counts of first-degree murder for allegedly killing late-term fetuses born alive.

2013/04/16

Federal Detention Center Guard Charged in Alleged Tryst, Escape Plan With Inmate

The grand jury alleges that 47-year-old Lamont Lucas, a tool room supervisor at the federal prison at 7th and Arch Streets, had sex with a female prisoner assigned there as a clerk.

2013/04/11

West Phila. Abortion Aide Describes Events Leading To 2009 Death of Patient

Lynda Williams, who has pleaded guilty to murder and other charges and is cooperating with prosecutors, told the jury that despite her lack of an license or certification, she routinely did ultrasounds, placed IVs, and administered medicines, with little or no supervision.

2013/04/09

West Phila. Abortion Clinic Worker Testifies To Routine and Repeated Violations

Sherry West, who pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement, testified that she and other workers routinely inserted intravenous lines and administered medications while Gosnell was not at the medical center.

2013/04/08

West Philadelphia Man Charged With String of Real Estate Scams

Dwayne Stewart is charged with forging documents to illegally transfer several houses and vacant lots to his own ownership, selling properties he didn’t own, and collecting rents under false pretenses.

2013/04/05

Admitted Hitman Hopes Testimony Equals Less Prison Time

Witness Lamont Lewis has admitted to committing 11 murders, including the arson murders of a witness’s family, but the defense contends he is lying about others to help himself.

2013/04/04

Admitted Drug Gang Hitman Holds Ground During Kaboni Savage Murder Trial

Cooperating witness Lamont Lewis says he knew his role in the gang, and did it without question.

2013/04/02

Philadelphia Hitman Testifies Against Former Crime Colleague

Lamont Lewis, 36, says he started cooperating with prosecutors to save his own life — to take the death penalty off the table.

2013/04/01

(Dr. Kermit Gosnell. Photo provided by Philadelphia DA's office)

Heated Exchanges At Trial Of Philadelphia Abortion Doctor Charged With Murder

There were sharp exchanges during testimony Thursday in the murder trial of abortion Doctor Kermit Gosnell.

2013/03/28

Man Gets Prison Time For Northeast Philadelphia Road Rage Death

24-year-old Gerard Shaffer Jr. was sentenced Wednesday to 11½ to 23 months in prison for the road rage death of 54-year-old Mark Wallace in Northeast Philadelphia in April 2010.

2013/03/27