Ex-Penn Professor Who Killed Wife Reaches Settlement With Estate
Rafael Robb pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the 2006 death of his wife Ellen.
Rafael Robb pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the 2006 death of his wife Ellen.
A former Penn professor who beat his wife to death while she was wrapping Christmas presents will serve his full prison term.
Rafael Robb, the former Penn professor who beat his wife to death, "should stay in prison until he's served every minute of his ten-year sentence."
While pension funds are typically immune from creditors there is the exception of divorce.
A Montgomery County jury awarded the estate of Ellen Gregory Robb more than $124 million in a "wrongful death" civil trial. Rafael Robb is nearing the end of his 5-10 year sentence for voluntary manslaughter.
Former Penn professor Rafael Robb, who pleaded guilty to the 2006 murder of his wife, has been ordered to pay their daughter more than $124 million.
The estate of Ellen Gregory Robb is suing admitted killer Rafael Robb for substantial compensatory and punitive damages under Pennsylvania's Wrongful Death and Survival Act.
The state House has passed and sent to the Senate a bill to ensure that victims or their representatives have a voice when someone who committed a violent crime against them is up for parole.
The family of Ellen Robb, who was beaten to death inside her Upper Merion home more than six years ago by her husband - a former Penn economics professor - has started a foundation to raise awareness about domestic violence.
Sources tell KYW Newsradio that the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole has voted to rescind the parole for former University of Pennsylvania economics professor Dr. Rafael Robb.
After a meeting with the chairman of the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, the brother of Ellen Gregory-Robb says he's optimistic that his sister's killer will not go free next Monday as planned.
The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole will finally hear from the family of Ellen Robb. Her husband, former Penn Professor Rafael Robb, bludgeoned her to death more than six years ago.
State representative Mike Vereb calls the planned release later this month of Rafael Robb "unconscionable," "a travesty," and "mockery of justice."
Ellen Robb's family is calling on the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole to reconsider its decision regarding former Penn professor Rafael Robb.
A 16-year-old was killed and another teenager is in serious condition after a shooting near the Concord Mall L.E.A.D Fest Carnival in Wilmington, Delaware, Saturday night.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. "will not support" an Israeli military operation in the southern city of Rafah without a "credible plan to protect civilians."
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With the hit series wrapping after seven seasons, "Sunday Morning" talks with star Iain Armitage; Jim Parsons (who created the character of Sheldon Cooper on "The Big Bang Theory"); and producers Steve Molaro and Steve Holland, about the family comedy's success.
Mother's Day celebrations around Philadelphia will see scattered showers, but once skies clear later in the day the Delaware Valley will have another shot at seeing the northern lights.
A 16-year-old was killed and another teenager is in serious condition after a shooting near the Concord Mall L.E.A.D Fest Carnival in Wilmington, Delaware, Saturday night.
A retaining wall, part of the I-295 Direct Connect Project in New Jersey, collapsed in 2021. We looked into why Wall 22 collapsed and the warning signs that could have prevented this $92 million mistake.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. "will not support" an Israeli military operation in the southern city of Rafah without a "credible plan to protect civilians."
With the hit series wrapping after seven seasons, "Sunday Morning" talks with star Iain Armitage; Jim Parsons (who created the character of Sheldon Cooper on "The Big Bang Theory"); and producers Steve Molaro and Steve Holland, about the family comedy's success.
Mother's Day celebrations around Philadelphia will see scattered showers, but once skies clear later in the day the Delaware Valley will have another shot at seeing the northern lights.
Want to strengthen the bond you have with your cat. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson says you'll want to work on positive associations.
Mother's Day celebrations around Philadelphia will see scattered showers, but once skies clear later in the day the Delaware Valley will have another shot at seeing the northern lights.
An officer was taken to the hospital expected to be treated and released after being involved in a crash in Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood on Saturday.
Delaware County Council voted to terminate Tim Boyce, the director of emergency services, on Friday based on information from sources regarding unacceptable behavior in the workplace.
Police initially shut down the carnival in Chester County for Saturday night after a group of juveniles created what officials described as an unsafe environment for those at the fair.
Want to strengthen the bond you have with your cat. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson says you'll want to work on positive associations.
Mother's Day celebrations around Philadelphia will see scattered showers, but once skies clear later in the day the Delaware Valley will have another shot at seeing the northern lights.
Former President Donald Trump rallied tens of thousands of supporters on Saturday in Wildwood, New Jersey with an event on the beach near Morey's Piers.
The 85th annual Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta came to a close amidst beautiful weather Saturday, drawing some students who willingly skipped their graduation ceremonies to compete.
It's a dry and sunny start to the weekend Saturday, but picturesque weather is short-lived with showers expected to return on Mother's Day.
A 16-year-old was killed and another teenager is in serious condition after a shooting near the Concord Mall L.E.A.D Fest Carnival in Wilmington, Delaware, Saturday night.
Want to strengthen the bond you have with your cat. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson says you'll want to work on positive associations.
Mother's Day celebrations around Philadelphia will see scattered showers, but once skies clear later in the day the Delaware Valley will have another shot at seeing the northern lights.
It's a dry and sunny start to the weekend Saturday, but picturesque weather is short-lived with showers expected to return on Mother's Day.
A community in Willmington is remembering the life of a 10-year-old boy on Friday. He was killed after being hit by a car while walking home from school on Monday.
Firefighters say talking about emotions isn't something they're trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier.
On Friday, a grateful family from Cape May met the woman who donated a kidney not knowing who the recipient would be.
A Pennsylvania senator is among those moving to ban selling water beads, the colorful, water-filled toy nationwide.
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Artz Philadelphia is designed for people living with dementia and their care partners.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Part of the New Jersey Turnpike Southbound was blocked Tuesday due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer.
The 45th Annual Broad Street Run happens Sunday, May 5. Here's how to get there and where to park.
A tractor-trailer truck got stuck under an Amtrak bridge on Route 420 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.
A driver and passenger on Route 202 were killed after their vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a car-carrier truck in North Wales, Pennsylvania on Monday, according to police.
Stott hit a tiebreaking bases-loaded triple in the sixth inning, and the major league-best Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 8-3.
The 85th annual Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta came to a close amidst beautiful weather Saturday, drawing some students who willingly skipped their graduation ceremonies to compete.
Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all.
Ranger Suárez pitched seven scoreless innings, Nick Castellanos and Johan Rojas hit solo homers, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 8-2.
Dave Shaw's fandom began with a Chase Utley home run in 2012. Twelve years later, Shaw is helping grow baseball in the United Kingdom with "UK Phillies."
With the hit series wrapping after seven seasons, "Sunday Morning" talks with star Iain Armitage; Jim Parsons (who created the character of Sheldon Cooper on "The Big Bang Theory"); and producers Steve Molaro and Steve Holland, about the family comedy's success.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
A new film, "Unsung Hero," describes the dedication and love, Helen Smallbone had for her family throughout the ups and downs of navigating a new country during an economic recession.
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour began its European leg with four dates at the La Defense Arena in Paris with a revamped setlist.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
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At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Director and producer Roger Corman died in his California home at the age of 98, postal workers around the region collected donations to help fight food insecurity during annual "Stamp Out Hunger" campaign, and the Delaware Valley gets another shot at seeing the northern lights! These stories and more in your Digital Brief for Sunday, May 12, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump's rally in Wildwood, New Jersey on Saturday is set to have a major economic impact on the city, President Biden is back in Delaware after a fundraising trip on the west coast, and Mother's Day will be cloudy and cool with the chance for scattered showers. These stories and more from CBS News Philadelphia for Sunday, May 12, 2024.
This Mother's Day, family and friends are walking to raise money in the fight against breast cancer at the 2024 Susan G. Komen "More Than Pink" Walk in Bensalem. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ross DiMattei is in Bucks County with more on the mission behind Sunday's event.
Police in Camden County say a skimming device was found on a credit card machine at Supremo Food Market in Pennsauken on Wednesday, May 8. Officials said they don't know how long the skimmer was there, an anyone who used their card at the store should contact their credit card company.
Developing positive associations for cats can help strengthen the bonds pet owners have with their animals. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares tips creating those positive associations, and highlights several sweet pets that are currently up for adoption through the PSPCA.