Self-Described Preacher Sentenced To 27 Years In Prison In 'Basement Of Horrors' Case
Eddie Wright was sentenced to 27 years behind bars for his role in the organized torture of people who were physically and intellectually handicapped.
Eddie Wright was sentenced to 27 years behind bars for his role in the organized torture of people who were physically and intellectually handicapped.
The woman at the center of what became known as the Tacony "basement of horrors" case in Philadelphia has been sentenced to life plus 80 years in prison.
Linda Weston, the woman at the center of what became known as the Tacony "basement of horrors" case in Philadelphia, has changed her plea to guilty.
Jean McIntosh, daughter of the alleged family and criminal leader, has pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy to commit racketeering, hate crimes against the disabled, and kidnapping resulting in death.
Alleged ringleader Linda Weston and four others are accused of keeping disabled adults and children caged in the basement of a Tacony home while stealing their benefit checks.
The city of Philadelphia is the target in a federal lawsuit filed on behalf of the the mother of Beatrice Weston, the young woman found chained in a Tacony Basement in 2011.
As expected, Philadelphia prosecutors will step aside so federal authorities can pursue charges over the alleged kidnapping of mentally disabled adults for their disability checks.
Prosecutors have announced federal charges against five people in a case in which authorities say mentally disabled adults were held in the basement of a Philadelphia home as part of an alleged Social Security fraud scheme.
The niece of a woman accused of imprisoning mentally disabled captives in a benefits fraud scheme is suing her aunt and the City of Philadelphia, claiming she suffered horrific abuse because she was placed into her aunt's custody.
A Philadelphia judge has rejected most defense motions to dismiss charges against four defendants in the Tacony basement captives' case.
A man for whom all charges were previously dismissed in the so-called "Basement of Horrors" Tacony kidnap and fraud case is now being held for trial.
The Philadelphia district attorney's office has changed its mind and now says it will recharge the defendant who was about to be freed in the local kidnap-and-fraud case.
The Philadelphia district attorney's office says it will not try to get new charges filed against one defendant who was cut loose from the local "Basement of Horrors" fraud and kidnapping case on Tuesday.
A Philadelphia judge has ordered three suspects to stand trial in a case involving four mentally disabled adults who were found locked in a filthy basement.
Senator Casey says loopholes in the Social Security system allowed the situation to occur and he wants to introduce a new bill to prevent similar cases in the future.
An attorney says the children of two defendants in the so-called "basement of horrors" case have now been formally adjudicated dependent and they have been placed outside the city by the Department of Human Services.
Judge Sheila Woods-Skipper has upheld a Municipal Court judge's ruling that bars attorneys, defendants, witnesses, victims, and some minors from commenting on the case against Linda Weston and three other defendants.
A psychiatric examination has determined that a woman accused of imprisoning four mentally disabled adults in a basement as part of an alleged Social Security fraud scheme is competent to proceed in her criminal case, a judge said Wednesday.
Prosecutors filed the motion citing "overzealous" media coverage, including "manipulating" victims into doing interviews, and trespassing.
A Philadelphia judge will hear arguments Wednesday on the District Attorney's motion for a gag order on participants in the basement captives' case. The D.A.'s office, which will not comment, claims in court papers that the media is 'hindering' the case.
Three of the four defendants in Philadelphia's basement captivity case are now facing additional charges, including aggravated assault, kidnapping and false imprisonment.
For the first time, CBS 3 heard from the family of Edwin Sanabria. The 31-year-old is one of the mentally challenged adults held captive in a basement. Sanabria's family wants to know if any of the children in Weston's care, who are now in the foster care, are related to them.
Eyewitness news continues to cover the story involving children and adults who police say were abused by 51-year-old Linda Weston and at least three others.
Lawyers for Linda Weston and two male co-defendants were in court on Monday as their clients begin to face charges in the alleged scheme to hold captive mentally handicapped people, to steal their Social Security checks.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Marvin Harrison Jr. may have famous fathers, but the St. Joe's Prep products are out to create their own legacies. It all begins with the 2024 NFL draft.
Thursday is cool and cloudy with a few peeks of sunshine later in the day. Temps drop close to freezing Friday morning, but the second half of the weekend kicks off a summerlike warmup.
History shows the Philadelphia Eagles have a spotty track record when drafting in the 20s, but the last five drafts have turned out good NFL players. Here's a look back ahead of the 2024 NFL draft.
The trail stretches 150 miles from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland.
West Chester University junior Jordan Coleman won the national title on the uneven bars, and the squad placed 4th in the team competition.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Marvin Harrison Jr. may have famous fathers, but the St. Joe's Prep products are out to create their own legacies. It all begins with the 2024 NFL draft.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday is cool and cloudy with a few peeks of sunshine later in the day. Temps drop close to freezing Friday morning, but the second half of the weekend kicks off a summerlike warmup.
History shows the Philadelphia Eagles have a spotty track record when drafting in the 20s, but the last five drafts have turned out good NFL players. Here's a look back ahead of the 2024 NFL draft.
The trail stretches 150 miles from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Marvin Harrison Jr. may have famous fathers, but the St. Joe's Prep products are out to create their own legacies. It all begins with the 2024 NFL draft.
Thursday is cool and cloudy with a few peeks of sunshine later in the day. Temps drop close to freezing Friday morning, but the second half of the weekend kicks off a summerlike warmup.
West Chester University junior Jordan Coleman won the national title on the uneven bars, and the squad placed 4th in the team competition.
A 22-year-old died and two others were injured after a shooting in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Wednesday evening, police said.
For the fourth straight year, Jason Kelce will celebrity bartend at the Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, to raise money for the Eagles Autism Foundation.
Thursday is cool and cloudy with a few peeks of sunshine later in the day. Temps drop close to freezing Friday morning, but the second half of the weekend kicks off a summerlike warmup.
For the fourth straight year, Jason Kelce will celebrity bartend at the Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, to raise money for the Eagles Autism Foundation.
A "Free Palestine" walkout at Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees is now off, but some students said they'll move forward with it anyway and accept the consequences.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is at the scene of a 400-acre wildfire in Wharton State Forest in Shamong and Waterford townships.
Thursday is cool and cloudy with a few peeks of sunshine later in the day. Temps drop close to freezing Friday morning, but the second half of the weekend kicks off a summerlike warmup.
Camay DeSilva's loved ones gathered at a Wilmington park to remember her and release balloons in her honor.
Wednesday morning's weather in the Philadelphia area starts off with some chances of rain but then likely clears up in the afternoon.
More cases of measles have been reported so far this year, in less than four months, than in all of 2022. As of April 18, 125 cases were reported in 17 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
It might be spring, but it'll feel like winter Tuesday morning when parts of the Philadelphia region dip below freezing overnight. By the afternoon, temps climb to near 70s with abundant sunshine.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Tick bites can cause a range of illnesses — and as the weather warms up, ticks can be particularly prevalent. Delaware County leaders are working to keep residents aware of the dangers ticks bring.
Pennsylvania has the second highest number of infant botulism cases in the country, many concentrated in Montgomery County.
More cases of measles have been reported so far this year, in less than four months, than in all of 2022. As of April 18, 125 cases were reported in 17 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
Cove Pocono Resorts' two other properties, Cove Haven Resort and Paradise Stream Resort, will remain open despite the closure of the Pocono Palace.
Nine life-sized sculptures made by world-renowned artist Seward Johnson are on loan to Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue in Mayfair until mid-September.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
"Intercity bus carriers" will be relocating from the Spring Garden Street area of the city as soon as Labor Day, Philadelphia transportation officials told a Northern Liberties neighborhood group.
Three construction workers died on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania after a truck struck their vehicle in an active work zone, Pennsylvania State Police said.
One person died in a car accident in Pennsauken, Camden County, Tuesday afternoon, Pennsauken police said.
All lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Quakertown have reopened after a dump truck overturned Monday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Marvin Harrison Jr. may have famous fathers, but the St. Joe's Prep products are out to create their own legacies. It all begins with the 2024 NFL draft.
History shows the Philadelphia Eagles have a spotty track record when drafting in the 20s, but the last five drafts have turned out good NFL players. Here's a look back ahead of the 2024 NFL draft.
West Chester University junior Jordan Coleman won the national title on the uneven bars, and the squad placed 4th in the team competition.
Santiago Espinal had three RBIs, reliever Fernando Cruz pitched out a jam in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
For the fourth straight year, Jason Kelce will celebrity bartend at the Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, to raise money for the Eagles Autism Foundation.
Play on Philly provides students with ambitious, high-quality music education at almost no cost.
The Iron Menace coaster at Dorney Park takes you 15 stories into the sky before a 95-degree drop tops out at speeds of 64 mph. We got a sneak peek and rode the brand new ride.
Construction is halfway complete on the Lansdowne Theater, the focus of an $18 million restoration project. Once the building reopens, it will serve as a concert hall.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
A Pennsylvania school district has canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy.
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While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
The Penn Relays are back at the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field. Steve Dolan, the Frank Dolson Director of the Penn Relays, talks to us about the return of the historic event.
Jeremiah Trotter and Marvin Harrison are considered NFL royalty by many football fans. Now their sons, Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Marvin Harrison Jr., hope to create their own legacies in the league after setting a standard at their alma mater, St. Joseph's Preparatory School in North Philadelphia. Both players are expected to be picked during the 2024 NFL Draft.
For the second time this month, Aramark workers at the Wells Fargo Center are going on strike. On Thursday, April 25, workers represented by Unite Here Local 274 plan to walk off the job during the Philadelphia 76ers game against the New York Knicks, the first home game for the Sixers in Round 1 of the NBA playoffs.
If you like things a little cooler, Thursday will be a great weather day with highs near 58 degrees. It'll stay mostly cloudy early but some sun will peek out later in the afternoon. Temps start out near freezing Friday, but a major warmup is on tap starting Sunday when highs climb to near 80 degrees. Kate Bilo has your forecast.
Fire danger was high on Wednesday in New Jersey. Conditions like dry ground and shifting winds can contribute to fire danger.