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Crime Then-state Rep. Margo Davidson during a debate on the 2019-20 budget. (Courtesy of Pennsylvania House of Representatives)
Crime Democratic State Rep. Margo Davidson Charged With Theft, Resigns

Davidson said she will pay $6,900 in restitution.

Associated Press Associated Press July 23, 2021 8:36 am EDT
Crime Comedian Bill Cosby, center, and spokesperson Andrew Wyatt, right, approach members of the media gathered outside Cosby's home in Elkins Park, Pa., Wednesday, June 30, 2021, after Pennsylvania's highest court overturned his sex assault conviction. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Crime Women’s Advocacy Groups Shocked and Outraged by Cosby Verdict

Women’s advocates were outraged and disheartened by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision this week to overturn Bill Cosby’s conviction on sexual assault charges.

Ume Sarfaraz Ume Sarfaraz July 1, 2021 1:39 pm EDT
Crime FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2018 file photo, Bill Cosby arrives for his sentencing hearing at the Montgomery County Courthouse, in Norristown, Pa. Pennsylvania’s highest court has overturned comedian Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction. The court said Wednesday that they found an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Crime PA Supreme Court Overturns Cosby Conviction

Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.

Associated Press Associated Press June 30, 2021 1:20 pm EDT
Crime Joshua Macias and Antonio LaMotta
Crime Antonio LaMotta, Joshua Macias Ask Judge to Drop Charges

PHILADELPHIA-Joshua Macias and Antonio LaMotta didn’t actually do anything on Nov. 5, their attorneys said. Speaking during a virtual court hearing Thursday, the attorneys argued Philadelphia officials should drop all charges against their clients.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton March 19, 2021 9:06 am EDT
Coronavirus A woman holds an iPhone that shows a list of spam calls
Coronavirus COVID-Related Scams Are Spreading Fast. Here’s What to Watch Out For

Since January 2020, Pennsylvania consumers filed almost 14,000 COVID-related complaints and victims lost $21.8 million. The median loss was $444.

Ashley Adams Ashley Adams February 23, 2021 2:41 pm EST

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Crime Feds: Lebanon County Lawyer Threatened to Kill Senate Democrats

A Pennsylvania lawyer threatened to kill Democrats in the US Senate and was on his way to Washington, D.C., with firearms and a “large amount of ammunition” when he was stopped by state police.

Associated Press Associated Press February 10, 2021 5:07 pm EST
Crime The criminal complaint issued against Rachel Marie Powell included these images of a woman in a pink hat at the Capitol on Jan. 6
Crime Feds Charge Mom of Eight, Saying She Was the Woman in Pink Hat Who Stormed the Capitol

A Pennsylvania woman was charged with helping to storm the U.S. Capitol, with federal authorities saying she is the person in a pink hat shown in video directing others through a bullhorn.

Associated Press Associated Press February 5, 2021 2:29 pm EST