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Magisterial judge faces disciplinary action for reported 'Book of Grudges'

LEHIGH COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A magisterial district judge is facing disciplinary action for alleged misconduct and accused of keeping a "Book of Grudges" and frequent improper demeanor. The Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board filed charges against Magisterial District Judge Amy L. Zanelli in Bethlehem on Jan. 7 in the Court of Judicial Discipline. The board alleged [...]

Sergeant charged with using drugs from evidence room

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Sergeant of the Dunmore Police Department is facing charges after allegedly using drugs that had been confiscated as evidence. In November 2025, the Dumore Police Department requested that the Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office investigate a medical episode involving Sergeant Stephon Burgette. According to the DA's Office, Burgette was [...]

Weatherly Borough water boil advisory reissued

WEATHERLY BOROUGH, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After lifting a water boil advisory Thursday afternoon, a Carbon County borough issued a new water boil advisory Friday morning. The latest advisory was issued for a water main break on the east side of the Weatherly Borough, which resulted in a loss of pressure for the west side [...]

Judges are identifying suspected AI hallucinations in Pa. court cases — including one at the highest levels

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Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Veteran attorneys with a track record of arguing high-profile cases submitted an error-filled brief to one of Pennsylvania’s appellate courts, raising questions from a judge about their use [...]

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