Self-Described Preacher Sentenced To 27 Years In Prison In 'Basement Of Horrors' Case
Eddie Wright was sentenced to 27 years behind bars for his role in the organized torture of people who were physically and intellectually handicapped.
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Eddie Wright was sentenced to 27 years behind bars for his role in the organized torture of people who were physically and intellectually handicapped.
The woman at the center of what became known as the Tacony "basement of horrors" case in Philadelphia has been sentenced to life plus 80 years in prison.
Linda Weston, the woman at the center of what became known as the Tacony "basement of horrors" case in Philadelphia, has changed her plea to guilty.
Jean McIntosh, daughter of the alleged family and criminal leader, has pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy to commit racketeering, hate crimes against the disabled, and kidnapping resulting in death.
Alleged ringleader Linda Weston and four others are accused of keeping disabled adults and children caged in the basement of a Tacony home while stealing their benefit checks.
The city of Philadelphia is the target in a federal lawsuit filed on behalf of the the mother of Beatrice Weston, the young woman found chained in a Tacony Basement in 2011.
As expected, Philadelphia prosecutors will step aside so federal authorities can pursue charges over the alleged kidnapping of mentally disabled adults for their disability checks.
Prosecutors have announced federal charges against five people in a case in which authorities say mentally disabled adults were held in the basement of a Philadelphia home as part of an alleged Social Security fraud scheme.
The niece of a woman accused of imprisoning mentally disabled captives in a benefits fraud scheme is suing her aunt and the City of Philadelphia, claiming she suffered horrific abuse because she was placed into her aunt's custody.
A Philadelphia judge has rejected most defense motions to dismiss charges against four defendants in the Tacony basement captives' case.
A man for whom all charges were previously dismissed in the so-called "Basement of Horrors" Tacony kidnap and fraud case is now being held for trial.
The Philadelphia district attorney's office has changed its mind and now says it will recharge the defendant who was about to be freed in the local kidnap-and-fraud case.
The Philadelphia district attorney's office says it will not try to get new charges filed against one defendant who was cut loose from the local "Basement of Horrors" fraud and kidnapping case on Tuesday.
A Philadelphia judge has ordered three suspects to stand trial in a case involving four mentally disabled adults who were found locked in a filthy basement.
Senator Casey says loopholes in the Social Security system allowed the situation to occur and he wants to introduce a new bill to prevent similar cases in the future.
An attorney says the children of two defendants in the so-called "basement of horrors" case have now been formally adjudicated dependent and they have been placed outside the city by the Department of Human Services.
Judge Sheila Woods-Skipper has upheld a Municipal Court judge's ruling that bars attorneys, defendants, witnesses, victims, and some minors from commenting on the case against Linda Weston and three other defendants.
A psychiatric examination has determined that a woman accused of imprisoning four mentally disabled adults in a basement as part of an alleged Social Security fraud scheme is competent to proceed in her criminal case, a judge said Wednesday.
Prosecutors filed the motion citing "overzealous" media coverage, including "manipulating" victims into doing interviews, and trespassing.
A Philadelphia judge will hear arguments Wednesday on the District Attorney's motion for a gag order on participants in the basement captives' case. The D.A.'s office, which will not comment, claims in court papers that the media is 'hindering' the case.
Three of the four defendants in Philadelphia's basement captivity case are now facing additional charges, including aggravated assault, kidnapping and false imprisonment.
For the first time, CBS 3 heard from the family of Edwin Sanabria. The 31-year-old is one of the mentally challenged adults held captive in a basement. Sanabria's family wants to know if any of the children in Weston's care, who are now in the foster care, are related to them.
Eyewitness news continues to cover the story involving children and adults who police say were abused by 51-year-old Linda Weston and at least three others.
Lawyers for Linda Weston and two male co-defendants were in court on Monday as their clients begin to face charges in the alleged scheme to hold captive mentally handicapped people, to steal their Social Security checks.
Friday will start sunny and chilly in the Philadelphia area, but clouds will increase later.
Former Philadelphia Eagles general manager Jimmy Murray was remembered at an event at Villanova.
Starting Friday, drivers going 11 mph or more over the posted 25 mph speed limit on Broad Street will receive fines ranging from $100 to $150.
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from a so-called "meat allergy" triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.
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The government shutdown is over, but many people in Pennsylvania are still waiting for their food assistance benefits.
Friday will start sunny and chilly in the Philadelphia area, but clouds will increase later.
Former Philadelphia Eagles general manager Jimmy Murray was remembered at an event at Villanova.
Starting Friday, drivers going 11 mph or more over the posted 25 mph speed limit on Broad Street will receive fines ranging from $100 to $150.
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from a so-called "meat allergy" triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.
Former Philadelphia Eagles general manager Jimmy Murray was remembered at an event at Villanova.
Life for federal workers in Philadelphia and around the country is returning to normal after the shutdown ended.
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Independence Hall will be closed until Jan. 28, 2026, as the site of the Declaration of Independence prepares for U.S. 250th celebrations.
The crash happened on I-95 southbound Thursday morning.
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from a so-called "meat allergy" triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.
North Wildwood residents are worried after New Jersey officials canceled a beach replenishment project.
One person is dead after a crash on Route 206 in Southampton, New Jersey, overnight, according to State Police.
The Ronald McDonald House enabled John Kenyon to be by his son's side during a difficult journey.
An old abandoned doll factory in Trenton is being renovated into a state-of-the-art charter school set to open in August 2026.
A severe geomagnetic storm that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large swath of the U.S., including in the Delaware Valley.
Veterans Day is today, and across the Philadelphia region, events are being held to honor those who served.
Police say Isiah Worthy of Dover stole cash and a state government-owned SUV, which he crashed into two parked cars.
A 12-hour Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser supporting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia happens live on Twitch this Sunday.
Emmy Reim's family brings donations to the Ronald McDonald House in Delaware after it became a home away from home for them.
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from a so-called "meat allergy" triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.
Zipporah Washington is now a nurse who has conquered cancer and is ready to give back.
Terrence Gore's artistic medium is leaves, sticks and anything he can find on the ground in nature.
Army veteran Erica Liermann says fitness has helped with her PTSD. At her King of Prussia gym, she's helping other veterans.
Officials are warning of a potential measles exposure at PHL on Sunday, Nov. 9, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health says.
The Treasury Department expects to save $56 million per year on materials by ceasing to make pennies.
M. Buono Beef Company is closing after 79 years of providing meat to businesses in the Philadelphia area.
Steve DeFrank, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, says there's a right way and a wrong way when it comes to data centers.
The beloved Delaware County pizza spot is moving to a new location in Broomall.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
Starting Friday, drivers going 11 mph or more over the posted 25 mph speed limit on Broad Street will receive fines ranging from $100 to $150.
The trains that were canceled Wednesday on the Airport, Fox Chase and Chestnut Hill West lines will not run on Thursday and Friday.
The FAA has cut flights as air traffic controllers continue to work without pay at PHL and around the country.
For the third straight day, some SEPTA Regional Rail trains are canceled Wednesday as the transit agency continues to inspect railcars due to a federal order.
SEPTA canceled multiple trips on Regional Rail lines again Tuesday amid a railcar shortage due to a federal order.
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won his fourth MVP award in a unanimous vote for the National League honor and Aaron Judge earned the American League accolade for the third time.
Edmonton's Jack Roslovic took advantage of a turnover by Cam York and scored off a 2-on-none break 1:19 into overtime, giving the Oilers a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday.
A.J. Brown's comments on a stream with gamer Janky Rondo have once again put him in the spotlight, following another Philadelphia Eagles win.
Parents of Cheltenham High School football players demanded answers and transparency after the school canceled the football season.
The 100,000-square-foot Netflix House is free to guests and allows fans to interact with their favorite streaming shows.
Mark Wahlberg is starring in the upcoming film "Weekend Warriors" produced by Lebron James' SpringHill Company.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
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Journey will see the lights go down in 60 cities across the U.S. and Canada on their "Final Frontier" tour in 2026.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
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Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Friday will be a seasonable fall day in Philadelphia, but rain is on the way this weekend. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Two months after the city activated 31 speed cameras along Broad Street, the Philadelphia Parking Authority is about to start sending out fines to any drivers who violate the 25-mile-per-hour speed limit.
Family and friends gathered at Villanova University to remember Jimmy Murray, who was general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles for 14 years and co-founded the Ronald McDonald House.
A massive, great white shark tagged in the Atlantic Ocean, just pinged off the coast of Atlantic City.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Thursday night.