>>Positive COVID-19 Cases Continue To Rise In Pennsylvania
(Harrisburg, PA) -- More positive COVID-19 cases are being reported in Pennsylvania. The state's Department of Health announced over 2,500 new positive cases yesterday. There have now been almost 873,000 positive cases reported statewide since the start of the pandemic. Four more people also passed away due to complications of the coronavirus.
>>Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board Files Charges Against District Judge
(Harrisburg, PA) -- The Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board is filing misconduct charges against a Dauphin County Magisterial District Judge. The board announced yesterday that it has charged Judge Sonya M. McKnight for her alleged actions during a traffic stop involving her son last year. According to the filing, McKnight is being accused of violating the rules governing standards of conduct of magisterial district judges. Board members say if she is found guilty by the court, she could face sanctions including censure, suspension, fines and possible removal from office.