NYU scientists accused of sharing data with Chinese competitors

Scientists at New York University reportedly shared government-funded research with Chinese government-funded parties.

Kelly: city is ‘too willing’ to settle lawsuits against NYPD

Responding to reports of the promotion of a cop who cost the city $1.5 million in settlements, NYPD Commissioner Kelly said the city settles too quickly.

NJ hospital could be liable for inmate’s escape, alleged murder

Inmate David Goodell escaped from a Newark Hospital while receiving treatment after “faking” a seizure and allegedly murdered 21-year-old Viviana Tulli.

‘Glad it’s over:’ Gag order lifted from Dr. Kermit Gosnell murder case

A gag order was lifted from the murder case of former West Philadelphia abortion provider Dr. Kermit Gosnell after he was sentenced to three life terms.

CCR: Leak of city memo ‘nothing short of outrageous’

A memo reportedly finding stop-and-frisk judge Shira Sheindlin biased against law enforcement was apparently leaked to the Daily News.

Suit: LeSean McCoy stranded woman at rest stop after party bus assault

Philadelphia Eagle LeSean McCoy and bodyguard “Big John” assaulted a woman, poured beverages on her and stranded her at a rest stop, a lawsuit claims.

Brooklyn DA to review 50 murder convictions

After a wrongful murder conviction was overturned, the Brooklyn DA will be reviewing 50 murder convictions from cases assigned to detective Louis Scarcella.

D.A.: Man stole 31 contractor vans in Northeast Philadelphia

Prosecutors said David Zagami, 38, stole 31 contractor vans and took tools from an additional 19 vans in a far-reaching theft ring.

Pa. debuts pilot to remotely monitor sex offenders’ computers

The state Board of Probation and Parole is trying out new software allowing agents to remotely monitor computers of sex offenders under court supervision.

Police: Manhattan man arrested for two West Philly murders

Marco Joaquin, 18, of Manhattan, allegedly killed two men in December during a triple shooting on the 4600 block of Chester Avenue in West Philadelphia.