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Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office quietly settled sexual harassment allegation against top aide

The settlement included a confidentiality clause, Spotlight PA has learned, a practice that has garnered widespread scrutiny following the #MeToo movement.

By Angela Couloumbis/Spotlight PA


Pa U.S. Senator Fetterman leads calls for Menendez to resign

Sen. John Fetterman became the first Democratic senator to do so

By The Associated Press and Staff

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Berks County election director resigns after scrutiny, lawsuit over election problems

After less than six months on the job, the head of elections for Berks County leaves the post.

By Anthony Orozco

‘I want him out’: Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski calls for Trump to resign

Murkowski joins a chorus of Democrats who have said Trump should step down, less than two weeks before President-elect Joe Biden’s Jan. 20 inauguration.

By NPR

Atlanta police chief resigns, officer fired after police shoot and kill black man

"It is time for the city to move forward and build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve."
By NPR

President Trump praises Attorney General William Barr for ‘taking charge’ of Roger Stone case

Judge Amy Berman Jackson has the ultimate authority to hand down the sentence in Stone's case.
By NPR

Four prosecutors quit Roger Stone case after Justice Department seeks less prison time for Trump ally

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on the department's inspector general to investigate the events leading up to the submission of the second sentencing memo.
By NPR

Lawmaker accused of theft from charity announces resignation

A Pennsylvania lawmaker accused of bilking a charity she founded out of more than a half-million dollars is telling legislative leaders she’s resigning as of
next week.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

Philadelphia state rep. charged with stealing more than $500,000 from nonprofit

Democrat Movita Johnson-Harrell says she plans to resign. She won her seat in a special election nine months ago, replacing a representative charged with bribery.
By Katie Meyer/WITF
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