Philadelphia Man Faces Probable Life In Prison For Series Of Brutal Crimes
Lamar Rayson was serving a 32 year federal sentence for carjacking and armed robberies in 2005 and 2006, when DNA from that case linked him to an armed 2004 rape and robbery.
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Lamar Rayson was serving a 32 year federal sentence for carjacking and armed robberies in 2005 and 2006, when DNA from that case linked him to an armed 2004 rape and robbery.
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site has a new permanent exhibit to spark conversation about incarceration.
A young Maryland man was sentenced Thursday for his role in the federal terror case involving a local woman known as Jihad Jane.
Federal prosecutors say 49-year-old David Clark of Southampton will also have to serve a lifetime term of supervised release under the sentence imposed Monday.
Richard DeCoatsworth was once hailed a hero cop after being shot in the face during a traffic stop and still managing to chase down his attacker. Now, several years later he is on the other side of the law.
Prosecutors say 41-year-old Brian Killion of Absecon preyed on the children during camping trips in Burlington and Cape May counties, at his home, at their homes and in his truck between 1997 and 2010. The boys were between 11 and 15 years old.
The defendant acknowledges her arrest was the best thing that could have happened to her.
A New Jersey woman has been sentenced 10 years in prison after admitting to sexually assaulting a boy and photographing him and an 8 year-old girl engaged in a forced sexual act.
Fifty-one-year-old Steven Massof was sentenced Wednesday to six to 12 years in prison for killing two viable babies born alive during abortion procedures.
A Marlton couple is paying the price for operating a bogus vacation travel club.
A Millsboro man has received a two decade prison sentence for raping a young victim.
A judge has sentenced serial rapist, 44-year-old William Walker, to 24 to 60 years in prison today. He was first arrested in the summer of 2012 for four violent rapes of mentally disabled women.
According to officials, Lynn was fitted with an electronic monitor and released from Philadelphia County Prison on Friday afternoon.
A Roman Catholic church official has left state prison after 18 months because he won an appeal of his landmark conviction in the priest-abuse scandal.
York County prosecutors said the victim was gunned down after arguing with Bruce Williams Jr. about the quality of the crack cocaine he had purchased.
Twenty years ago Congress signed a bill ending the opportunity for prisoners to be eligible for Pell grants. There's a move on to change that.
A Philadelphia man and drug addict was sentenced to at least two years in prison this week for buying guns for his drug dealer last year.
ttorney General Beau Biden announced on Friday that Robert Hohn and Shannon Watterson, who reportedly locked their 12-year-old son in a bedroom for a three month period and , were both sentenced to prison time.
The co-owner of a Philadelphia-area restaurant chain will serve time behind bars for his role in multimillion-dollar tax evasion scheme.
A La Salle University criminal justice program is more than just books and lectures, because the classroom is actually in a prison, and half the class are inmates.
Jerry Sandusky is asking Pennsylvania's highest court to take up his appeal of child sex abuse conviction, saying a judge should have instructed jurors regarding the length of time it took victims to come forward.
Can you get busted for the poker game in your basement?
The July 25 assault prompted state corrections officials to review security procedures and the placement of civilian employees and has now resulted in rape and other charges against the inmate.
A Delaware County man was sentenced to five years in prison for a series of despicable internet messages, including threats and perverted messages targeting a local personality and her relatives.
Don O'Shell, the county chief of courts, said the county should deduct a percentage from the accounts to pay court-ordered costs, fines and restitution.
Cold start to Wednesday morning in Philadelphia region, tracking another tropical system. Here's the full forecast.
Joel Embiid finished with 13 points in 26 minutes as the struggling Sixers fell to the Knicks, 109-99, at the Wells Fargo Center.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Pine Hill police said five officers and one firefighter were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation due to the fire.
An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.
Cold start to Wednesday morning in Philadelphia region, tracking another tropical system. Here's the full forecast.
Joel Embiid finished with 13 points in 26 minutes as the struggling Sixers fell to the Knicks, 109-99, at the Wells Fargo Center.
SEPTA officials are set to propose a "historically high fare increase" and "major service cuts" as the agency grapples with a $240 million budget deficit.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
The SS United States' departure from South Philadelphia's Pier 82 has been delayed yet again. Here's why.
Dozens of young women from Philadelphia were encouraged to pursue careers in STEM during an event at Penn Medicine.
The SS United States' departure from South Philadelphia's Pier 82 has been delayed yet again. Here's why.
Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as Philadelphia City Council held its first public hearing.
The Center City District is bringing back car-free Open Streets: West Walnut for two Sundays in December after a successful launch.
All lanes reopened after a crash blocked westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
Pine Hill police said five officers and one firefighter were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation due to the fire.
An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials will hold another briefing Wednesday to discuss the possible drought warning status.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
Philadelphia's dry streak finally came to an end, but there's not much rain in the forecast this week.
Saint Mark's High School in Wilmington hosted a special event Monday to honor veterans, military members and their families.
Here's a list of events honoring veterans and their patriotism, plus some freebies and discounts for them this holiday.
Restrictions on fire and grilling are in place across the Philadelphia region as a means to prevent wildfires.
This brave teen's Delaware medical team agreed with her reasoning that life with a prosthetic would be better than the limitations she faced with her leg.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a sweeping overhaul of the country's immigration policy, including deporting millions of people who came to the U.S. illegally, when he assumes office in 2025.
Dozens of young women from Philadelphia were encouraged to pursue careers in STEM during an event at Penn Medicine.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
This brave teen's Delaware medical team agreed with her reasoning that life with a prosthetic would be better than the limitations she faced with her leg.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Brailey Valenzuela became the fourth patient at CHOP to successfully undergo this type of fetal heart surgery.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Von Maur, one of the country's top retailers, held its grand opening Saturday at South Hills Village.
Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
All lanes reopened after a crash blocked westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
Numerous changes to the NJ Transit Morris and Essex Lines and Northeast Corridor could impact commuters' schedules.
Lower Merion Police said a woman was struck and killed at City Avenue/US 1 and Conshohocken State Road by a driver in a dark-colored Toyota Camry.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 workers will continue negotiations on a new contract after making progress at the bargaining table.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
Joel Embiid finished with 13 points in 26 minutes as the struggling Sixers fell to the Knicks, 109-99, at the Wells Fargo Center.
Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as Philadelphia City Council held its first public hearing.
Kellen Moore had experience with the sunlight at AT&T Stadium during his time with the Cowboys as a player and coordinator.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
Matvei Michkov had a goal and an assist, and then scored in the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
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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.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
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.
The Philadelphia region can expect chilly fall temperatures most of the week. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Sixteen apartment units were destroyed and at least 26 people were displaced after a massive fire at an apartment building in Pine Hill, New Jersey, on Tuesday night.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly is in the NEXT Weather Sphere to show you the tropical disturbance that could become a hurricane, causing crews to delay moving the SS United States from Philadelphia to Florida.
New Jersey is now considering declaring a drought warning as dry conditions continue throughout the Garden State.
What do you think Philadelphia smells like? The Philadelphia Visitor Center thinks it's captured the scent of the city with a new line of six scented candles to represent different experiences across the city. There are smells of places like the Belmont Plateau, Art Museum steps and Sunday dinner in South Philly.