Tony Hanson
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Convicted Killer Who Disrupted Previous Sentencing By Grabbing For Deputy's Gun Gets Life in Prison
Officials note that today's proceeding was far calmer than the previous one, during which the defendant had to be subdued by court deputies and police officers. → Read More
Federal Prosecutor: Concert And Promotions Scammer Behind 'Wonder Blunder' At It Again
Hubbard is already awaiting trial in Hawaii for what was dubbed the Stevie Wonder Blunder. Federal authorities allege The University of Hawaii was duped into paying $200,000 upfront in 2012 to secure Wonder's commitment, but authorities say Hubbard didn't represent Stevie Wonder --- it was a con. → Read More
Preliminary Hearing Rescheduled For Pair Accused of Killing Philadelphia Police Officer
Prosecutors say the preliminary hearing for the defendants, charged with the March 5th murder of officer Robert Wilson III, will take at least several hours as prosecutors present video evidence, eyewitnesses, ballistics, crime scene, and autopsy results. → Read More
Popular Local Restaurants Are Under Review... For Accessibility
The US Attorney in Philadelphia has targeted 25 of Philadelphia's most popular restaurants for review of their compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. → Read More
North Phila. Daycare Operator Gets Time Served in Manslaughter Case, Now Heading to Prison For Fraud
Tianna Edwards, 32, pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing over $1 million in government funds. She also pleaded guilty in state court in the 2012 death of a seven-year-old boy. → Read More
‘Black Madam’ Sentencing Scheduled For June
Prosecutor Bridget Kirn says the defendant’s motive was money for her recording studio - performing under the name “Black Madam” - and for expensive cars. → Read More
Guilty Verdict in 'Black Madam' Buttocks Enhancement Death Case
Padge Victoria Windslowe was convicted of third-degree murder, aggravated assault, and other crimes. → Read More
Bail Denied For Chester County Priest Accused of Sex Crimes
The defense says it is eager to confront the charges against Father Mark Haynes, who will plead not guilty to charges that include enticing a child to engage in sexual conduct and possession of child pornography. → Read More
New Accusations Surface Against Chester County Priest Charged With Explicit Exchanges With Minors
But the prosecutor in the case acknowledges that these new accusations are now outside the statute of limitations. → Read More
Defendant In Black Market Body Enhancement Trial Expected Back On The Stand For More Cross-Examination Today
On Friday, there were several sharp exchanges, allegations, and counter allegations as the prosecutor grilled her. → Read More
Medical Examiner Testifies In 'Black Madam' Silicone Injection Trial
Dr. Fredric Hellman has testified that 20-year-old Claudia Aderotimi died from complications of silicone injections into her rear. → Read More
Man Receives Prison Sentence For Role In Shootout Outside Daycare In South Philly
A man on the street was wounded, but fortunately no children were hurt. → Read More
Key Witness Not Cooperating As 'Black Madam' Murder Trial Begins
A key witness in the murder trial of the “Black Madam” has gone south on the prosecution, and she won’t testify at trial, which is scheduled to start this morning. → Read More
Melée in Philadelphia Courtroom After Conviction in Headset Robbery-Murder
Arkel Garcia was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Christian Massey, during a robbery, for a pair of "Beats by Dr. Dre" headphones. → Read More
Jury Selection Scheduled To Begin For 'Black Madam' Trial
Padge Victoria Windslowe allegedly injected low grade silicone, and then finished the procedure with crazy glue to keep the silicone from leaking. → Read More
Philadelphia Jury Weighs 2013 'Killed-For-His-Headphones' Murder Case
Arkel Garcia is accused of killing 21-year-old Christian Massey to get his "Beats by Dr. Dre" headset. → Read More
Testimony Begins In Philadelphia Headphones Murder Trial
O’Malley says defendant Arkel Garcia confessed and gave information not known to the public, saying the evidence will show he is guilty. But defense attorney Josh Scarpello says Garcia, who has pleaded not guilty, was not there. Scarpello says the alleged confession was coerced and doesn’t fit the facts. → Read More
Germantown Artist Charged With Arson, Possession Of Weapons Of Mass Destruction
Prosecutor Lisa Nichols has told the jury defendant Douglas Ferrin made and detonated IED’s --- improvised explosive devices or bombs. And one blew up in his hand in May. → Read More
Corrupt Philadelphia Cop Gets Long Prison Sentence For Ripping Off Drug Dealers
US District Court judge Legrome Davis Jr. told defendant Jonathan Garcia that he had done "more harm than I can fathom." → Read More
Federal Human Trafficking Trial Resumes In Philadelphia
A federal jury has heard opening statements and the start of testimony, which resumes this morning. → Read More