Criminal Justice

Blanche Carney Prisons Retiring

Philly Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney to retire in April after 8 years

'Torturous' solitary confinement conditions in a Pa. prison are unconstitutional, federal lawsuit claims

Rittenhouse Square stabbing docuseries uses Sean Schellenger's death to explore criminal justice in Philly

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The first major bank heist in America happened 225 years ago in Philly — and the wrong guy went to prison

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Life after prison proves to be frustrating, even for those only pretending they're trying to get back on their feet

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Meek Mill befuddled by AI-generated song about his dad, who was killed during the rapper's childhood

Former Sharon Hill cops sentenced to probation for fatally shooting Fanta Bility outside high school football game

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To stem violent crime, Philly needs a united criminal justice system, police commissioner says

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'Dateline NBC' spotlights wrongful conviction of Northeast Philly man in 1988 murder of Barbara Jean Horn

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Man wrongfully convicted of Barbara Jean Horn's 1988 murder in Northeast Philly does 'Dateline NBC' interview

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Philadelphia District Attorney primary between Larry Krasner and Carlos Vega puts reform and results on trial

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Philly awards $200K in grants, creates network for community organizations fighting for criminal justice reform

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New $2.2 million grant will help Philly continue criminal justice reforms

Philly Prisons MacArthur

Delco unveils task force on criminal justice reform

Delaware County task force criminal justice reform

Meek Mill's organization sends PPE to prevent coronavirus infections among prison inmates, staff

City pays $4.15 million to man wrongfully convicted of North Philadelphia murder

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Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins hosts forum to talk about next Philly police commissioner; Meek Mill among panelists

Meek Mill surprises Blaine School students with backpacks, supplies for second straight year

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Number of children charged as adults in Philly has dropped substantially under DA Larry Krasner

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New law gives Pa. attorney general power to prosecute gun cases dropped by Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner

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Allen Iverson assisted in Meek Mill's legal battle, says Sixers limited partner Michael Rubin

Criminal Justice

Philly D.A. wipes out fines and fees for impoverished defendants

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Artist who blew off half of his hand with homemade explosive wages war for justice

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Another marijuana legalization bill to be introduced in Pennsylvania Senate

New Jersey lawmakers reach legal marijuana deal

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Criminal Justice

Bill Cosby moved to gen pop at Montgomery County prison

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Meek Mill, Sixers owner Michael Rubin announce criminal justice reform organization

Activist Asa Khalif plans run for Philadelphia City Council

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Delaware to transfer hundreds of inmates to Pennsylvania prisons

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Philadelphia awarded $1 million toward juvenile justice center

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Rae Carruth, former NFL player convicted in girlfriend's murder, will move to Pennsylvania

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WATCH: Attorneys protest judge's controversial decision regarding new DA policy

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Screaming match ensues as Philly judge appoints defense attorney as 'special prosecutor'

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Criminal Justice

Delaware to demolish prison building where deadly riot occurred

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More than 2,500 inmates on the move in Montgomery County

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Criminal Justice

Krasner defends decision not to pursue death penalty in murder of Philly cop

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What Camille Cosby just said about her husband's sex assault conviction

Twitter reacts as freed Meek Mill rings bell at Sixers-Heat game

Criminal Justice

Meek Mill rings opening bell 76ers game after prison release

Criminal Justice

From prison, Meek Mill joins CNN's Don Lemon, weighs in on Starbucks fiasco

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Krasner greenlights new trial, but Meek Mill remains behind bars – for now

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Despite mounting support, judge denies Meek Mill's release from jail

Kevin Hart: Meek Mill situation will 'force the system to do better'

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