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.
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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.
Police say a 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was shot in West Philadelphia.
Devin Weedon was on his way to Simon Gratz High School when he was shot and killed on March 28, 2023, according to police.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has torn his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and won't be available for any of the postseason.
Doug Pederson is out as Jacksonville's head coach after the franchise's "best team assembled" won just four games.
Forty-six-year-old Bilal Simmons is charged with murder in connection with a double shooting inside a North Philadelphia home last year, according to police.
A significant winter storm will affect Philadelphia and the surrounding areas Monday morning, and a state of emergency is currently in effect across South Jersey.
Police say a 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was shot in West Philadelphia.
Devin Weedon was on his way to Simon Gratz High School when he was shot and killed on March 28, 2023, according to police.
Philadelphia native Nancy Marie Gilliam, who was once nearly homeless, is nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for her play "The Bookstore."
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has torn his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and won't be available for any of the postseason.
Police say a 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was shot in West Philadelphia.
Devin Weedon was on his way to Simon Gratz High School when he was shot and killed on March 28, 2023, according to police.
Forty-six-year-old Bilal Simmons is charged with murder in connection with a double shooting inside a North Philadelphia home last year, according to police.
Nancy Marie Gilliam, who was once nearly homeless, is nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for her play "The Bookstore."
A winter storm is set to have a major impact on the Philadelphia area and Delaware Valley Monday, with 3-5 inches of snow expected in the city and surrounding counties.
A winter storm is set to have a major impact on the Philadelphia area and Delaware Valley Monday, with 3-5 inches of snow expected in the city and surrounding counties.
A significant winter storm is affecting Philadelphia and the surrounding areas Monday.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
A woman and her two dogs were rescued from Timber Creek in Blackwood, New Jersey, on Sunday afternoon, Gloucester Township police said.
Preparations are underway across the Tri-State area for another taste of winter.
A winter storm is set to have a major impact on the Philadelphia area and Delaware Valley Monday, with 3-5 inches of snow expected in the city and surrounding counties.
A significant winter storm is affecting Philadelphia and the surrounding areas Monday.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
Preparations are underway across the Tri-State area for another taste of winter.
A significant winter storm is on the way, set to impact the Delaware Valley with its first measurable snowfall of the season.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
It was April 22, 1976, when little Maura Sammon, along with her grandparents, found herself at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
Delaware is reporting its first case of bird flu on a poultry farm, following dozens of presumed positive cases in wild birds.
New Jersey kicks off 2025 with a surge in several respiratory illnesses — influenza, RSV and COVID.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
The micro bakery gets a glow-up with its first brick-and-mortar location in Philadelphia's East Kensington neighborhood.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
Tollbooths will be a thing of the past along a major roadway as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opts for open road tolling. Here's what drivers should know.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA officials warned customers of a card production issue impacting some customers on Thursday.
I-95 southbound was closed in northern Delaware Wednesday morning after a fatal crash involving two paramedics and a Newark resident.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has torn his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and won't be available for any of the postseason.
Doug Pederson is out as Jacksonville's head coach after the franchise's "best team assembled" won just four games.
The Philadelphia Eagles' run at Super Bowl LIX will depend on whether quarterback Jalen Hurts has recovered from his concussion.
Morgan Rielly scored 2:25 into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs extended their winning streak to four games with a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Green Bay Packers in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs next weekend at Lincoln Financial Field.
Nancy Marie Gilliam, who was once nearly homeless, is nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for her play "The Bookstore."
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Known for her brutally honest style, comedian Nikki Glaser took the stage Sunday as host of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards tonight.
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Kelce has tried his hand at late-night television hosting the debut episode of "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce," Friday on ESPN.
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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.
Crews are cleaning up in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, after several inches of snow fell across the region Monday.
Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast as the Philadelphia region was hit with its first measurable winter snowstorm on Monday.
CBS Philadelphia was in Ocean City, New Jersey, checking out the roads after a winter storm blanketed the Philadelphia region with snow.
Businesses reopened and traffic was moving again Monday evening after a snowy morning in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia.
From Cape May County to Camden County, South Jersey residents had themselves a snow day. Many homeowners and groundskeepers made sure they kept their areas clear of snow and stocked up on snowmelt and other supplies. Hear how our news crews spent their day in Stone Harbor, Vineland and Westmont, New Jersey.