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Judge throws out charges vs. friar accused of abuse cover-up

But the judge found evidence the other two friars supervising Brother Stephen Baker did conspire to cover up allegations of sexual abuse against Baker.

 

Consultants to Philly congressman charged in campaign finance probe

Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia said Kenneth Smukler and Donald Jones helped orchestrate an illegal $90,000 donation to the campaign of a rival candidate meant to induce him to drop out of the race.

 

Pa. court overturns denial of transgender woman's request for a feminine name change

One judge said the woman's plea should be approved "to align her name with her identity."

 

Former Philadelphia district attorney gets 5 years in prison

Seth Williams was sentenced Tuesday by a federal judge who said he sold his office to "parasites."

 

Capital Region Water is back to using reservoir, not river, as main water supply

After temporarily pumping and treating water from the Susquehanna River since Oct. 10, Capital Region Water today switched back to drawing water from DeHart Reservoir.

 

Boy Scout leader accused of banging scouts' heads together

A Boy Scout leader is accused of banging two Boy Scouts' heads together, causing injuries, state police say.

 

Game commission officer, at least one suspect, wounded in officer-involved shooting

Police are searching in Luzerne County for at least one suspect after they say a game commission officer was forced to open fire while he was being pummeled with a rock.

 

Gunman can't dodge two life prison terms for killing brothers on camera

The killings were filmed by the surveillance system on a nearby home.

 

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