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Man sentenced to 6 years in prison for attacking police with pole at Capitol: A North Carolina man who became a fugitive after a federal jury convicted him of ...
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Bruises and broken ribs - Israel's unexplained prison deaths: The prison service did not directly address reports 13 prisoners had died since last October.
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Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
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Trials against former US presidents: Trump would be entitled to personal protection even in prison
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Arvind Kejriwal: Diabetic Delhi leader finally gets insulin jab in jail: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was detained in mid-March, said he had repeatedly ...
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YOURSAY | Punishment should fit the crime no matter who commits it: ‘Real criminals have their sentences reduced while the poor go to jail.’
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Jury Weighs Claims of Abuse at Abu Ghraib Prison Against Contractor, 20 Years Later
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/iraq-prison-lawsuit-abu-ghraib-abuse.html
Russia Rejects U.S. Journalist Gershkovich’s Detention Appeal: A Moscow court on Tuesday denied U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich's appeal against the extension ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/russia-rejects-us-journalist-gershkovichs-detention-appeal-a84937
Quick Glance: Moscow Court Upholds Extension of Detention for Reporter Evan Gershkovich
- Following the rejection of Evan Gershkovich's appeal, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, he will remain in custody on espionage charges until at least late June.
- Detained in late March 2023 during a reporting trip, the 32-year-old US citizen has spent over a year in prison, with his detention being regularly prolonged and his appeals being turned down.
- Experts suggest that Moscow might be leveraging jailed Americans as leverage in the escalating tensions between the US and Russia due to the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine.
- Gershkovich's arrest marks the first time since September 1986 that an American reporter has been detained in Russia on espionage charges, when Nicholas Daniloff, a Moscow correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, was apprehended by the KGB.
He got a college degree while he was in prison. Next up is law school.: “From the day after I committed that horrible act, I was focused on bettering myself ...
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Trump contempt-of-court finding looms in hush-money case: Prosecutors say Trump violated his gag order 10 times in the past three weeks. He faces fines and a ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Notorious Manchester gangster Lee Amos who ran 'Gooch Gang' dies in prison: Lee Amos was jailed in 2009 for the drive-by killing of Tyrone Gilbert
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Could Trump go to prison? If he does, the Secret Service goes, too: Officials have had preliminary discussions about how to protect the former president in the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/nyregion/trump-trial-hush-money-prison.html
Firecrackers thrown in the stadium: Three years in prison for Hoffenheim fan: Twelve people are injured when an explosion rocks the almost full Augsburg football ...
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Could Trump Go to Prison? If He Does, the Secret Service Goes, Too: Officials have had preliminary discussions about how to protect the former president in the ...
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US tourists face 12 years in prison for accidentally bringing ammo to Caribbean island
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Marjorie Taylor Greene makes wild claim that Democrats want Trump to be ‘murdered in jail’
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David Gietzen Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Jan. 6 Role: The man, David Joseph Gietzen, was found guilty of committing five felonies during the January 2021 ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/jan-6-sentencing-david-gietzen.html
Fear of terrorism in the Augsburg Arena: Firecracker thrower in the Bundesliga has to go to prison for three years
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Brittney Griner felt ‘less than human’ while being detained in Russia, she tells ABC in interview
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What prison sentence could Trump face if he is convicted at his hush money trial?
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Man convicted in killing of two Dartmouth professors is set to be released on parole
cnn.com/2024/04/21/us/james-parker-dartmouth-stabbings-prison-release/
20 years’ jail for man who battered girlfriend to death over her relationships with other men
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Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. Shares How He's Processing Brothers' NBA Ban, Prison Sentence
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CNA Explains: Why was Aung San Suu Kyi moved out of prison?: Myanmar correspondent Leong Wai Kit looks at China’s possible involvement, the significance of the ...
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US seeks 36 months' jail for Binance founder Zhao: Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, should serve 36 months in ...
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Quick Glance: DOJ Calls for Binance Founder to Spend Three Years in Prison
- The U.S. Department of Justice stated that Binance's founder, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, should spend three years in prison for enabling the crypto exchange to violate federal laws on money laundering and sanctions.
- Zhao pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act, with the DOJ recommending a 36-month prison sentence and a $50 million fine.
- Emphasizing the need for a significant punishment, the DOJ highlighted Zhao's financial gains from illegal activities and the importance of deterring others from similar actions.
- The court will decide between incarceration and probation for Zhao, with his defense arguing against his knowledge of specific transactions and advocating for probation due to a lack of risk of repeat offenses.
Celebrity designer Nancy Gonzalez sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling crocodile handbags
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Quick Glance: Fashion Designer Nancy Gonzalez Sentenced to Prison for Smuggling
- Fashion designer Nancy Gonzalez sentenced to 18 months in prison after smuggling crocodile handbags from Colombia.
- Gonzalez, once an aspiring designer, led a smuggling operation that violated US wildlife laws.
- Despite efforts to bypass immigration regulations, Gonzalez was convicted and faces incarceration.
- Her wealth and lavish lifestyle contrasted with the couriers she recruited, leading to a court ruling.
Prison director killed in attack as Ecuador votes in referendum focused on crime: The director of an Ecuadorian prison known as “El Rodeo” was killed Sunday in ...
cnn.com/2024/04/21/americas/ecuador-referendum-prison-director-killed-intl-latam/
US reaches $188m civil settlement with victims of ex-USA Gymnastics doctor Nassar
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Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
National Children’s Day in Turkey: Over 500 children aged 0-6 behind bars: DEVA Party Deputy Chair Elif Esen visited Turkey’s infamous Silivri and Sincan prisons ...
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‘The Jinx’ Director Andrew Jarecki Feared for His Safety Before Robert Durst Arrest
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Korean man sentenced to 14 months in jail for killing 76 cats: A Korean man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for killing 76 cats in one of the country's ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/371_373315.html
Russian Priest Suspended After Navalny Memorial Service: The Russian Orthodox Church has suspended a priest who led a memorial service for the late opposition ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/24/russian-priest-suspended-after-navalny-memorial-service-a84940
Malaysia jails woman who threw scalding hot water on Down’s syndrome man: A woman in
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Alec Baldwin Confronted by Pro-Palestine Protester, Slaps Phone Away: ‘Get Out’ | Video
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Quick Glance: Alec Baldwin Confronted over Halyna Hutchins' Death
- Alec Baldwin smacked a woman's phone away after she repeatedly asked him to say 'free Palestine' and taunted him about Halyna Hutchins' death in a coffee shop confrontation.
- Following a fatal incident on the Rust set in October 2021, the 66-year-old is now facing charges of involuntary manslaughter.
- He waved her out of the coffee shop, but the woman persisted: 'Please say it, one time. Free Palestine, f*** Zionism, f*** Israel.'
Cum-Ex: Anne Brorhilker fought for the stolen tax billions: Anyone who drives without a ticket goes to prison - Whoever cheats the state out of millions remains ...
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Verdict: Van Ameren Bath arsonists must go to prison: The verdict in the trial surrounding the fire in the Van Ameren Bad in Emden was handed down this Wednesday ...
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Rural Lancashire prison mini-roundabout deemed safe: A highways expert has branded as “bizarre” the suggestion that a mini-roundabout proposed as part of plans ...
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College students, inmates and a nun: A unique book club meets at one of the nation’s largest jails
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Baby Reindeer on Netflix: Where is Martha today and why is the ending so perfect?
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L.A. school athletic trainer pleads to sexual assault of 12 girls: Richard Alexander Turner was sentenced to 36 years in prison after pleading no contest to ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-23/l-a-school-trainer-pleads-no-contest-to-sexual-assault-of-students
LA Mayor Karen Bass’ home was targeted by intruder, says DA: District Attorney George Gascón said Ephraim Hunter, 29, faces up to 13 years and four months in ...
dailynews.com/2024/04/23/la-mayor-karen-bass-home-was-targeted-by-intruder-says-da/
Who is Gary Glitter and where is he now as ITV air The Popstar Paedophile: The disgraced singer is the subject of a new one-off ITV documentary
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Today in History: Final Unabomber-linked killing: Today’s Highlight in History: On April 24, 1995, the final bomb linked to the Unabomber exploded inside the ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/today-in-history-final-unabomber-linked-killing/
IDB to fund specialised training for prison officers - Guyana Chronicle: THE Inter-Development Bank (IDB) has announced its commitment to financing the training ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/24/idb-to-fund-specialised-training-for-prison-officers/
Man admits sexual penetration of corpse in Lincolnshire mortuary: He will be sentenced at a later date
lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/man-faces-significant-jail-time-9240004
Drug-abusing son threatened to damage mother's Easington home: A drug user twice threatened to cause damage at his mother’s home if she did not give him money to ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24274002.drug-abusing-son-threatened-damage-mothers-easington-home/
Lincoln council reluctantly OKs land swap to allow state to build prison: The Lincoln City Council approved a land-swap agreement, annexation and zoning changes ...
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Quick Glance: Lincoln Singer Bryan Olesen Advances to 'The Voice' Live Finals
- Bryan Olesen from Lincoln is set to compete in the live round of 'The Voice' in California.
- Coach John Legend selected Olesen as one of three artists from his team to advance to the live rounds of the NBC singing contest.
- An official 'The Voice' Watch Party was held with hundreds in attendance to support Olesen.
- Olesen received praise from the coaches for his performance and will now participate in the live rounds where the five finalists will be chosen through public votes.
Tredegar man admits controlling ex and assaulting her: Tredegar man admits controlling ex and assaulting her
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Former footballer opens cupping salon : He quit his job seven months ago to open the shop on Stapleton Road
bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/former-footballer-opens-cupping-salon-9232543
Hatton Garden heist mastermind who made £200million from robbery dies at 84 : Brian Reader died at the age of 84 during autumn of last year from cancer ...
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Decision in Siti Bainun's appeal postponed to May 2: KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today postponed to May 2 to give its verdict on the appeal of Rumah Bonda ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/24/decision-in-siti-bainun039s-appeal-postponed-to-may-2
Former MIT researcher who killed Yale graduate student sentenced to 35 years in prison
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Quick Glance: Ex-MIT Researcher Qinxuan Pan Receives 35 Years in Jail for Killing Yale Student Kevin Jiang
- Qinxuan Pan, 33, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Yale student Kevin Jiang.
- Jiang was shot by Pan as he left his fiancée's apartment in New Haven.
- Pan apologized in court after remarks from Jiang's relatives and friends.
- The motive for the crime was never fully clarified, although a connection between Pan and Jiang's fiancée was revealed.
Repeat offender known to touch women’s feet charged with molestation: SINGAPORE: A serial molester, known to touch women’s feet for sexual arousal ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/24/repeat-offender-known-to-touch-womens-feet-charged-with-molestation
Hull fraudster cheated thousands by faking hotel stays and pocketing the cash: Aaron Exelby narrowly avoided prison after breaching a suspended sentence for the ...
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/hull-fraudster-cheated-thousands-bosses-9241819
Emmerdale's Gus' plan for Ivy 'rumbled' after telling Rhona scene amid 'exit': Emmerdale viewers are suspicious over Gus Malcolms' sudden change of heart ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/itv-emmerdales-gus-malcolms-real-32654790
'Linguini Incident' With David Bowie, Rosanna Arquette Gets Rerelease: Richard Shepard recut his quirky 1991 'The Linguini Incident,' starring David ...
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Child rapist Arthur Bonner died of cancer while on prison release: THE family of a child rapist who died from cancer while on compassionate release from prison ...
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Russia sentences Meta's communications director to six years in prison over "terrorism" charges
techspot.com/news/102708-russia-sentences-meta-communications-director-six-years-prison.html
Suit: Texas inmates are being ‘cooked to death’ in extreme heat: With the threat of another hot summer ahead, advocates asked a federal judge to declare ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/22/texas-prisons-heat-deaths/
Oz Revival Series Teased by Original Star Ahead of Sequel Short Film's Release
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No poison found in Mukhtar Ansari’s viscera, says UP Police: Mukhtar Ansari, a five-time MLA who was in jail since 2005, died of a purported heart attack on ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/lucknow/no-poison-found-in-mukhtar-ansaris-viscera-says-up-police-9287269/
Woman dies in hotel room one week after leaving prison near Huddersfield: The death of Gemma Strand, 39, was investigated by the Prisons Ombudsman
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21 businesses that have closed in Preston including BHS, C&A and Wilko: Take a trip down memory lane!
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Paid articlePaid Painful lesson for hurting disabled: BALIK PULAU: A 39-year-old sales promoter will spend the next 10 years in jail after pleading guilty to causing serious ...
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Paedophile who murdered schoolboy in 1968 and linked to unsolved cases dies in Yorkshire prison
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Japanese ‘sugar baby’ sent to prison for swindling men out of $1 million and selling a guide on how to do it: ‘She took advantage of feelings for her’
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Alabama parole board would be forced to consider an inmate’s health under new bill
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Ecuadorean police capture fugitive gang leader Colón Pico: Fabricio Colón Pico, the leader of Los Lobos, had been on the run since escaping from jail on ...
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Kidnapper gets 60 years for abducting, sexually assaulting 13-year-old Texas girl
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Five-year jail term for boy who stabbed schoolmate to death over girl: Jorina Pretorius, the mother of the victim, says she is not ready to forgive her son's ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2024-04-22-five-year-jail-term-for-boy-who-stabbed-schoolmate-to-death-over-girl/
Paid articlePaid Omaha man sentenced to prison for shooting death of woman: Davon Brown’s sentence stems from the Aug. 12, 2022 incident when he shot and killed Shalonna Houston ...
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Tarrant County commissioner says she’ll ask feds to investigate latest jail death
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Why are there so many prisoners in England and Wales? The crisis explained: More than 87,000 people are serving prison sentences, and the numbers are growing ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/prisoners-in-prisons-uk-why-so-many-crime-justice-commission-qpvmwqxnr
The day Mike Tyson's post-prison physique scared Peter McNeeley: Peter McNeeley knows firsthand what it's like to feel the force of Mike Tyson's ...
marca.com/en/boxing/2024/04/23/662785d2268e3e3f4b8b458d.html
'Dangerous' pensioner repeatedly sexually assaulted young child : The disturbed pensioner abused the victim on multiple occasions, starting when she was just ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/dangerous-pensioner-repeatedly-sexually-assaulted-9241006
'Sugar baby' who defrauded older men out of $1M gets 9-year prison term: Japanese 'sugar baby' Mai Watanabe was sentenced to 9 years in prison for defrauding men ...
businessinsider.com/sugar-baby-scam-older-men-million-sold-manual-years-prison-2024-4
'Evil' neighbour tormented couple for years - including posting urine: StokeonTrentLive spoke to some of Peter Johnson's neighbours whose lives he made a ...
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/evil-neighbour-tormented-couple-years-9242609
Will Trump’s first trial change the course of the election? : A conviction is indeed possible, even likely. But neither a conviction nor even jail time would ...
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Killer who fled the country after man fatally stabbed in street faces jail time: A man who fled the country after playing a "leading role" in the ...
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Iran suspends and fines its international goalkeeper after he hugged a woman at the end of a match
marca.com/en/football/2024/04/23/66279455268e3e97568b4585.html
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