C.J. Rice exonerated after serving 12 years behind bars for 2011 attempted murder he did not commit
C.J. Rice, formally known as Charles J. Rice, was convicted in a 2011 shooting for attempted murder and sentenced to 30-60 years behind bars.
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C.J. Rice, formally known as Charles J. Rice, was convicted in a 2011 shooting for attempted murder and sentenced to 30-60 years behind bars.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner was moved to tears discussing a quintuple shooting that killed a 17-year-old at a SEPTA bus stop in Ogontz.
"This is an absolute outrage, it will be solved," Krasner said of a shooting that happened near Imhotep Institute Charter High School on Monday in Philadelphia.
Britt Carpenter launched the Philly Unknown Project after he began his own recovery in December 2015. He said a city microgrant would greatly benefit his organization.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Monday announced the launch of the Organized Retail and House Theft Task Force.
Officials said the task force will focus on prolific or repeat offenders and fencing operations, where people steal and then resell merchandise online.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner wants to stop thieves from stealing houses, particularly from families who have lost a loved one.
Surveillance video of a shooting inside a North Philadelphia corner store is raising questions about police tactics.
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and DA Larry Krasner provided an update on Friday's police shooting that killed Alexander Spencer in Philadelphia.
Myzeh Ross, the man who ran a red light and struck a Lyft car in August 2022 leading to three peoples' deaths, was convicted of third degree murder, DA Larry Krasner announced Monday.
Larry Krasner, Philadelphia's two-term elected district attorney, is suing to halt the appointment of a new special prosecutor for crimes that occur on the city's trains.
City officials banded together Thursday to warn people not to fire guns during New Year's Eve celebrations. District Attorney Larry Krasner said police are often arriving at scenes and encountering multiple drunk, armed people.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner in a press conference Monday asked for help from the public finding 12 people wanted for homicides committed in South and Southwest Philadelphia since 2019. Krasner said homicides are down in Philadelphia by 19% over last year.
District Attorney Larry Krasner and Philadelphia law enforcement officials say they're looking for tips and information on a dozen suspects connected to murders committed over the last four years.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner joined immigrant advocacy groups for a press conference Monday to speak out against alleged targeting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Jayana Webb pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in the 2022 killings of Troopers Martin Mack and Branden Sisca and Reyes Rivera Oliveras.
According to the DA's office, the man and woman are connected to a series of armed robberies throughout the city since August.
Among 9 issues reported at Philadelphia polls is a fraudulent document where City Council member Jamie Gauthier was not listed as an incumbent.
Michael Ortiz, 25, was sentenced to life without parole Monday for the murder of Luis Alcazar in January 2021, Philadelphia's district attorney's office said.
Two men were charged in connection to a carjacking and the looting of a West Philadelphia pharmacy during civil unrest in September. The pair are accused of stealing thousands of oxycodone and Percocet pills.
Cody Heron, 26, was charged with possession of an instrument of crime, recklessly endangering another person and multiple counts of aggravated assault, the Philadelphia DA's office said.
Officials gave an update Monday after several stores were looted across Philadelphia last week.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner announced charges against Dial, who turned himself in to police Friday.
Prosecutors will release body camera footage of the Eddie Irizarry shooting on Friday morning, Howard Monroe reports.
District Attorney Larry Krasner and officials met Wednesday to discuss dangerous street racing and drifting in Philadelphia. This comes after police say they found the man responsible for hitting an innocent person with his car.
