Judge who stole cocaine from evidence challenges disbarment

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Good afternoon! Here's a look at AP's general news coverage today in Pennsylvania. For questions about the state report, contact the Philadelphia bureau at 215-561-1133. Ron Todt is on the desk. Editor Larry Rosenthal can be reached at 215-446-6631 or lrosenthal@ap.org. A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories, digests and digest advisories will keep you up to date. Some TV and radio stations will receive shorter APNewsNow versions of the stories below, along with updates. TOP STORIES: POLICE BARRACKS-AMBUSH MILFORD — A prosecutor asked jurors Tuesday to deliver "full justice" in the trial of a man accused of killing a police trooper and injuring a second in a 2014 sniper attack at their barracks, calling the defendant an assassin who targeted law enforcement in hopes of sparking a revolution. SENT: Abut 530 words. JUDGE'S COCAINE THEFT-DISBARMENT PITTSBURGH — A former judge convicted of stealing cocaine from evidence in the county drug court he founded has asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to consider allowing his law license to remain suspended instead of permanently disbarring him. By Joe Mandak. SENT: About 550 words. EXCHANGE: EXCHANGE-BRIG NAIGARA ERIE — The U.S. Brig Niagara's 18 professional crew members reported for duty last week to prepare for the start of the Great Lakes summer sailing season and public and school-day sail schedule. "We'll spend the next month putting the rig back together — that's the name of the game,? Niagara Capt. Billy Sabatini said. "We have to rig the ship, and we have a lot more rigging to do than we do most years because we have the lower mast and the bow sprit out." Sabatini and a veteran crew took the Niagara on seven sail-training voyages on four of the five Great Lakes this past summer, most of which coincided with the vessel's several Tall Ships festival visits. The Niagara sailed more than 5,000 miles in 2016. Ron Leonardi, Erie Times-News. SENT: About 940 words. IN BRIEF: STATE SYSTEM UNIVERSITIES-CUTS — Administrators at five of Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities have given faculty notice that layoffs and program cuts could occur in the 2018-19 school year, as the State System of Higher Education struggles generally with an enrollment drop. QUADRUPLE SHOOTING NEAR SCHOOL — Police say an argument appears to have been the motive for a quadruple shooting near a Roman Catholic school in Philadelphia that killed three men and wounded a fourth. GEOFENCING SETTLEMENT — Attorney General Maura Healey says a settlement with a digital advertising company bars the firm from targeting anti-abortion messages toward women entering reproductive health facilities in Massachusetts. PIPELINE SETTLEMENT — The federal government is suing Sunoco Pipeline over a pipeline rupture and spill in a northeast Ohio village that forced the evacuation of 70 residents. UBER-PITTSBURGH MAYOR — Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto has been a big booster of ride-share giant Uber — but now he's calling on the San Francisco-based firm to "fight for more than profit" if it wants to remain a good corporate citizen. PURSE SNATCHER ON BICYCLE — Philadelphia police have released surveillance video that shows a man on a bicycle snatching a purse from an 80-year-old woman. STATE SYSTEM UNIVERSITIES-CUTS — Administrators at five of Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities have given faculty notice that layoffs and program cuts could occur in the 2018-19 school year, as the State System of Higher Education struggles generally with an enrollment drop. SKELETAL REMAINS-HOUSING PROJECT — Pittsburgh police are investigating skeletal remains found in some woods near a housing project known for its crime and drug activity. PITTSBURGH POLICE-MOUNTED UNIT — Pittsburgh City Council was expected to take the first step in the city's efforts to resurrect mounted police. STEPMOTHER IMPRISONED-CHARGES — 75-year-old Pennsylvania woman who police say was held captive and beaten in her apartment has now died, and her stepson is jailed on criminal homicide and other charges. RAPE VICTIM ATTACKED TWICE — A central Pennsylvania man has been jailed on charges he raped the same woman twice, eight days apart. PENNSYLVANIA MEN MISSING — Pennsylvania State Police are looking for two men last seen together last month before their respective families reported each missing. MOBILE METH LAB-CHILD — A Pennsylvania man has been jailed on drug and child endangerment charges because police say a 6-year-old child was in a car that also contained a mobile methamphetamine lab. SPORTS: BKC--NEXT SEASON'S STORYLINES GLENDALE, Ariz. — North Carolina's title defense and Gonzaga's follow-up to its Final Four run are some of the top early storylines for the 2017-18 season. The list also includes Kentucky's next wave of freshmen, Villanova's next act and coaching moves that included Archie Miller taking over at Indiana. By Aaron Beard. UPCOMING: 700 words and photos by 3 p.m. BKN--NETS-76ERS PHILADELPHIA -- The Brookyln Nets play the Philadelphia 76ers. By Dan Gelston. UPCOMING. 650 words. Game starts at 7 p.m. EDT. AP Photos HKN-BLUE JACKETS-PENGUINS PITTSBURGH — The Columbus Blue Jackets travel to meet the Pittsburgh Penguins as the teams battle for second place in the NHL's Metropolitan Division, and home-ice advantage when the playoffs begin later this month. UPCOMING: 600 words, AP Photos developing from 7 p.m. EDT start. HKN--FLYERS-DEVILS NEWARK, N.J. — The Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils meet for the final time this season in a game involving teams that will be missing the playoffs. By Tom Canavan. 600, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. EDT. HKN--NHL-OLYMPICS BUFFALO, N.Y. — The NHL's decision to not compete at the 2018 Winter Games in South Korea puts on hold the Olympic aspirations on hold for the United States' next generation of talent. It's a group that includes Buffalo Sabres second-year center Jack Eichel, who expressed disappointment in the league's decision, and Toronto Maple Leafs rookie-of-the-year candidate Auston Matthews. By Hockey Writer John Wawrow. UPCOMING: 830 words, photos by 3 a.m. HKN--OLYMPICS-POWER OF THE PLAYERS It's no surprise that NHL players aren't happy about the league's decision to skip the 2018 Olympics in South Korea. Now the it's a matter of what they'll do about it. Alex Ovechkin has said he'll go anyway, and questions remain about how many other stars will join him or if they'll even be allowed to. By Hockey Writers Greg Beacham and Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 750 words, file photos by 7 p.m. EDT. ___ If you have stories of regional or statewide interest, please email them to phillyap@ap.org. If you have photos of regional or statewide interest, please send them to the AP state photo center in New York, 888-273-6867. For access to AP Exchange and other technical issues, contact AP Customer Support at apcustomersupport@ap.org or 877-836-9477. MARKETPLACE: Calling your attention to the Marketplace in AP Exchange, where you can find member-contributed content from Pennsylvania and other states. 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