Paula Reed Ward
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Mountain View, CA, United States
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High-stakes decisions, including mergers, will be needed to grow State System, chancellor says
Daniel Greenstein recommended that the system explore idea of integrating California and Clarion universities to focus on online education. → Read More
Allegheny County judges again asked to allow proper public access to court proceedings
Four advocacy groups said in a letter to Allegheny County judges this week that the public, including the media, is not being given the proper access to... → Read More
Lawyers union says Allegheny County Courthouse should be closed amid COVID-19 infections
A longtime Allegheny County prosecutor is stable in a local intensive care unit, another has been moved to a regular hospital room, and a third has passed... → Read More
Moon homeowner suing, says house unaffordable with misidentified ‘septic tank’
When Richard O’Shea bought a small house in Moon for $105,000 cash — his whole life savings — he planned to renovate from top to bottom... → Read More
Lawsuit challenges constitutionality of life without parole sentences for second-degree murder
Six people serving life without parole sentences in Pennsylvania prisons for felony — or second-degree — murder filed a lawsuit Wednesday morning... → Read More
Allegheny County’s criminal court division turns to videoconferencing amid positive virus tests
Following complaints from employees and attorneys about the rising number of positive COVID-19 tests among court staff in recent days, the criminal division... → Read More
Allegheny County court employees have safety concerns after at least 10 test positive for COVID-19
At least 10 people who work in the Allegheny County court system have tested positive for COVID-19 since June 25, and attorneys and other staff members... → Read More
Allegheny County DA’s office lauded for dropping charges against protesters
Simon Phillips had just finished teaching an online dance class from his home in East Liberty on June 1 when he decided to take a walk. The 26-year-old... → Read More
Pa. Supreme Court: Medical marijuana use by probationers is allowed
The opinion, based on a Lebanon County case, will impact the entire state → Read More
‘I am innocent,’ co-defendant in Carnegie Library theft tells supporters
In a message sent by John Schulman, he called the plea “a victory,” and said he did not expect incarceration → Read More
Sentencing Thursday for two accused in Carnegie Library rare book theft
In his court filing, the former archivist who pleaded guilty alleges the library system failed to properly care for its rare books long before he took over. → Read More
Pa. Commonwealth Court panel hears argument over Marsy's Law
An attorney representing the League of Women Voters told a panel of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court on Wednesday that the Marsy’s Law proposed... → Read More
Beaver County man gets prison for abusing patients at care facility
Zachary Dinell will spend 10 to 31 years in prison. → Read More
Carrick man pleads guilty to killing longtime Point Park voice instructor
Joseph Martin pleaded guilty but mentally ill to third-degree murder for killing Ricardo Tobia two years ago. → Read More
Court says former councilman doesn't have to report this week to begin serving jail term
The state Superior Court said Friday that former Allegheny County Councilman Charles McCullough does not have to report to start serving his 2½-... → Read More
Federal chargea filed against suspect in Downtown riot
When the man accused of attacking a Pittsburgh police car last Saturday was interviewed by the FBI on Monday, he admitted to what he did, they said, telling... → Read More
Man pleads to 2018 shooting death
Leonard Hilton admitted killing Matthew Zinnermon in the East Hills two years ago. → Read More
Lawyer for ex county councilman McCullough tries to block order to report to prison
Attorneys for Charles McCullough have asked the Superior Court to intervene with the June 1 report date ordered by Judge David R. Cashman. → Read More
Protesters’ arrests spotlight scrutiny of Allegheny County’s bail system
After dozens of protesters were arrested in Pittsburgh on Saturday and Monday nights, they were transported to City Court to be arraigned and processed. Outside... → Read More
Carnegie man pleads guilty to murder and rape in 2019 attack
Richard Mickens Jr. will avoid potential capital punishment and spend the rest of his life in prison → Read More