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Crime
New Jersey
6abc

Teen escapes after allegedly being held captive for years and sexually abused in South Jersey home

The victim, now 18, said Brenda Spencer, 38, and Branndon Mosley, 41, had been abusing her since around 2018 in their Gloucester Township home. The couple was arrested Sunday.

2 months ago

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Crime
New Jersey
Public Safety
6abc

Former West Deptford fire chief accused of possessing over 125,000 child sex abuse images

Martin Matson, 70, formerly the fire chief of South Jersey's now-defunct Greenfields Volunteer Fire Company, was arrested last week on child porn possession charges.

2 months ago

Ras Baraka speaks to protesters outside of Delaney Hall
Criminal Justice
Immigration
New Jersey
Protests

What to know about the Newark mayor’s arrest at an immigration detention center

Ras Baraka's May 9 arrest outside an ICE detention center in New Jersey has created tensions between three congressional Democrats and the Trump administration.

2 months ago

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Delaware
Immigration
Policing

Camden’s short-lived ICE agreement sparks alarm and action in Delaware

Camden Mayor Larry Dougherty says he was not directly involved in the agreement and didn't see it as a significant issue at the time.

2 months ago

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The Supreme Court of the United States
Immigration
National
Politics

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to end humanitarian parole for 500,000 people from 4 countries

The order from U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston blocked the administration from putting an early end to the immigrants’ temporary legal status.

2 months ago

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Government Accountability
Immigration
New Jersey
Policing

What to know about the newly opened immigration detention center in New Jersey’s biggest city

The opening of the Newark facility has sparked protests outside the fenced-in building, including from Mayor Ras Baraka.

2 months ago

A photo of Tyre Nichols
National
Policing

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

A jury took about 8 1/2 hours over two days to find Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith not guilty on all charges after a trial in Memphis state court.

2 months ago

The exterior of the church is seen
New Jersey
Policing
Religion

Bishop says Diocese of Camden will no longer oppose investigation into abuse allegations

The Catholic church had been opposing the investigation into abuse for years, but will now allow it to move forward.

2 months ago

Wind turbines of South Fork Wind are seen off the coast of Block Island, Rhode Island
Delaware
Environment
Law
New Jersey

17 states, including New Jersey and Delaware, sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy

Attorneys general from 17 states and D.C. are challenging an executive order that paused approvals, permits and loans for all onshore and offshore wind energy projects.

2 months ago

Police take shooting suspect Maurice Hill into custody
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
6abc

Maurice Hill found guilty for attempted murder of Philadelphia police officers during 2019 shooting

Authorities said Hill fired more than 100 rounds at narcotics officers during the incident that took place in the city's Nicetown-Tioga section.

2 months ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks
Delaware
Government
Health Care
New Jersey

Attorneys general in N.J., Del. and 17 other states ask federal judge to reverse deep cuts to U.S. Health and Human Services

They say the Trump administration’s massive restructuring has destroyed life-saving programs and left states to pick up the bill for mounting health crises.

2 months ago

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Home & Family
Law
New Jersey

N.J. domestic violence reports are rising. A legislative package aims to give survivors greater protection

The lack of affordable housing may be keeping some survivors in abusive relationships, officials said.

2 months ago

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The Jones Road wildfire burns in Ocean County, New Jersey
Crime
Environment
New Jersey
6abc

Second person arrested in connection with Ocean County, N.J. wildfire

A 17-year-old has been taken into custody. The teen is facing arson charges in connection to the Jones Road wildfire that started April 22.

2 months ago

Linda Shields pays her respects
Crime
Criminal Justice
Pennsylvania

Prosecutor says officer killed in gunman’s Pennsylvania hospital attack was hit by fire from police

West York Patrolman Andrew W. Duarte was killed in the gunfire in York on Feb. 22, while several other people were wounded and injured.

2 months ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Food & Drink
Law
Philadelphia

Philly judge faces ethics complaint over role in wife’s cheesesteak shop

The Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board has filed a complaint against Common Pleas Judge Scott DiClaudio over Shay's Steaks, which opened more than a year ago near City Hall.

2 months ago

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