Corbin bill would close strangulation loophole

State Rep. Becky Corbin Flanked by fellow legislators, top prosecutors from across the state, and victims’ rights advocates, Rep. Becky Corbin (R-Chester) today held a news conference at the Capitol to urge passage of legislation she has introduced that would make strangulation a felony in Pennsylvania. House Bill 1581 would close a loophole in state law that has allowed some domestic abusers to...

Murder victim’s friends and family rally to remember, prevent

Strong Faith Family Church and DVCCC hold vigil in memory of Jamica Woods By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Jamica’s cousin, Angela Shelton, sings “Take Me to the King”. She also read a poem written by her husband. COATESVILLE – Part memorial, part education to help prevent such tragedies in the future, the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County held a vigil in memory...