D.A. convenes grand jury to investigate fatal building collapse
District Attorney Seth Williams announced an investigative grand jury will look into possible criminal charges in last week’s fatal building collapse.
Murder charge for Schaibles, who prayed over baby who died
Herbert and Catherine Schaible, the Northeast Philadelphia couple who prayed over their 7-month-old old baby Brandon last month instead of [...]
‘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.
Woman allegedly sped wrong way past DA’s security detail during DUI
Prosecutors said Chanae Morris was speeding in the wrong lane while drunk Sunday when she passed District Attorney Seth Williams and his security detail.
Philly’s D.A. Office is among the country’s most underfunded
District Attorney Seth Williams said under the current budget proposal, his office will need to cut diversionary programs like Small Amount of Marijuana.
D.A. charges 10 for faking injuries in SEPTA accident
Ten people were charged after video from a bus accident allegedly showed personal injury claims were fraudulent.
Unlicensed Philly gun owners may soon get ‘special cheese sandwiches’
Legislation would make illegal gun ownership in Philadelphia third-degree felony carrying two-year minimum jail sentence.
D.A.: Sex abuse investigation of former Northeast High dean isn’t over
Former Northeast High School dean of students Mark Preston Williams allegedly had sex with a 17-year-old student.
Judge revokes bail for man who called witness a ‘snitch’
The man allegedly called a witness a “snitch” in open court.
D.A.: Philly man traded guns for heroin with 16-year-old drug dealer
A Northeast Philadelphia man was arrested last night for allegedly buying four guns for a 16-year-old reputed drug dealer in [...]