William Barnes who was on trial for the death of Officer Walter Barclay, who had died 41 years after being shot by Barnes, has been found “not guilty.” Last Friday the jury comprised of nine women and three men began deliberation after a week long trial in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. The jury returned today with the verdict which prompted an emotional “Yes!” by Diane Barnes, the defendant’s niece. Philadelphia District Attorney Seth [...]

Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney Bridget Kirn is in court attempting to convict a 74-year-old man for the murder of Philadelphia police officer who he shot 41 years ago. The defendant, William Barnes has already been convicted of attempted murder for the same shooting.  Barnes served 16 years in prison for shooting the then police rookie, Walter Barclay, on November 27, 1966, during a failed burglary attempt in East Oak Lane. However, Officer Barclay who would [...]

In the city of Brotherly Love finding a qualified Philadelphia attorney may not be as difficult as you think.  Philadelphia is home to many of the most well-respected lawyers and considered to be the best in the United States and are available to the city’s residents in support of their legal needs. The lawyers in this diverse city have experience with almost every facet of the law, including divorce lawsuits, auto accidents, tax or employment issues, cases involving [...]

Philadelphia personal injury attorney, Neil T. Murray, announced that a Philadelphia jury has awarded his client, $1.5 million in a medical malpractice case brought against two Philadelphia doctors. Murray’s client suffered partial paralysis and very limited use of her legs after her thoracic spine collapsed on her spinal cord. In addition to the $1,533,000 verdict, Murray also obtained settlements from a Philadelphia hospital and Philadelphia nursing home for an undisclosed amount. To find out more [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with tJøtul AS, Fredrikstad, Norway, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: SCAN Andersen 10 Wood Burning Stove Units: About 200 Importer: Jotul North America, of Gorham, Maine Manufacturer: Jøtul AS, Fredrikstad, Norway Hazard: The [...]