District Attorney Tom Kearney Uses Families as Talking Points
Letter to the Editor I’m wondering what qualifies Tom Kearney to speak for the loved ones of murder victims, and why I should presume he understands the “pain and anguish that victims’ loved ones feel” but somehow “Gov. Wolf does not understand”? Kearney’s statement...
PA Supreme Court leaves reprieve in place
Just a few minutes ago, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued its ruling in the Terry Williams reprieve challenge filed by the Philly DA's office. The court left the reprieve in place and ordered additional briefing on the matter. In doing so, the justices have...
“A civilized society, effective law enforcement and the honor of our Commonwealth require no less.”
A civilized society, effective law enforcement and the honor of our Commonwealth require no less.
It’s Official. We have a moratorium!
From the Desk of Governor Tom Wolf M E M O R A N D U M Pursuant to authority granted in Article IV, § 9 of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, I am today exercising my power as Governor to grant a temporary reprieve to inmate Terrence Williams. A death warrant for this...
Internship Openings
Interns play a key role in our organization and are given responsibility accordingly, working on substantial projects and products. Internships are unpaid, but we will provide supervision for academic credit. This is a great opportunity for hands-on, practical...
When lawyers stumble, only their clients fall
In at least 80 capital cases in which attorneys have missed the deadline, it is almost always the prisoner alone who suffers the consequences. In the fall of 2006, a Florida attorney named Mary Catherine Bonner went before the U.S. Supreme Court to plead for a...