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Judge Finds Sailor Not Guilty in Fire That Destroyed $1.2 Billion Navy Ship

There was no physical evidence that Mays — or anyone — purposefully set the fire

By Staff

Jury trials increase in Philadelphia to help eliminate 34,000 case backlog

Last week 1,130 cases were closed in the courts, compared to just over 807 before the pandemic.

By Tom MacDonald/WHYY

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Trial of Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd goes to the jury

Ahead of closing arguments in the case of the former Minneapolis police officer, Judge Peter Cahill issued detailed instructions to the jury. Chauvin faces three counts.

By NPR

Minneapolis police chief says Derek Chauvin violated policies on use of force in George Floyd’s death

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said that he believes Chauvin’s actions last May 25 violated the police department’s policies on de-escalation, reasonable use of force and rendering aid.

By NPR

Firefighter testifies in Chauvin trial: ‘I was desperate to help …and this human was denied that’

In video footage played for the court, Genevieve Hansen could be heard demanding that the officers check his pulse.

By NPR

Wilkinsburg mass shooting defendant acquitted on all counts

Attorneys for Cheron Shelton argued he was not responsible for the attack that left five adults, including a pregnant woman, dead.

By An-Li Herring/WESA and Kathleen Davis/WESA

How the Senate impeachment trial will work

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released a resolution outlining the rules of the Senate trial on Monday.
By NPR

Judge waits to set trial date in Pittsburgh synagogue attack

A judge in Pittsburgh says she’s not ready to set a trial date for the man charged with killing 11 people inside a synagogue.

By The Associated Press

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