David Wecht
Coverage of David Wecht in the Nexus archive.
- Skill games decision in Pa. could ban arcade games without legislative regulation
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled skill games unlawful, creating uncertainty for businesses and potentially affecting traditional arcade games at venues like Chuck E. Cheese and Dave & Busters. The decision challenges whether games like Skee-Ball and claw machines qualify as gambling devices, with lawmakers urged to regulate and tax these games to resolve legal ambiguity.
- Amid Concerns Over Violence, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Declares Skill Games Illegal
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled skill games illegal under state gambling laws, citing concerns over violence and crime linked to the machines. The decision, stayed for 120 days, overturns previous rulings that exempted the games due to their skill-based elements, with lawmakers expected to address legalization and regulation.
- Skill games are unlawful, Pennsylvania Supreme Court finds
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruled skill games are unlawful under the state's Gaming Act and Crimes Code, overturning prior lower court decisions that allowed their proliferation. The 4-2 majority opinion criticized the games' widespread presence in various establishments, while Pace-O-Matic, the company producing the games, expressed disappointment. The state Attorney General hailed the decision as a victory for legal oversight and consumer protection.
- Pa. Supreme Court rules in case centered on controversial gunshot surveillance system
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld the arrest of Jamar Foster in Pittsburgh based on ShotSpotter gunfire detection system alerts, despite civil rights concerns about the technology's reliability. The 5-2 decision found reasonable suspicion for the arrest under the 'totality of the circumstances,' including late-night alerts, rapid police response, and Foster's evasive behavior. Two justices criticized the ruling for failing to address the system's reliability and the relevance of proximity to a high-crime area.
- Fetterman warns Democrats must confront ‘rising antisemitism problem’ after clashes outside NYC synagogues
Senator John Fetterman warns Democrats about rising antisemitism after clashes outside NYC synagogues and a Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice leaves the party. The incidents involved mobs and pro-Palestinian protests with antisemitic symbols. Fetterman calls for his party to confront the issue.
- Fetterman warns Democrats must confront ‘rising antisemitism problem’ after clashes outside NYC synagogues
Senator John Fetterman warns Democrats of a rising antisemitism problem after clashes outside NYC synagogues and a Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice leaves the party. The incidents involve mobs clashing with police and pro-Palestinian protests. Fetterman calls for the party to confront the issue.