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Published on Apr 17, 2025

Lawyer of Giorgi Chikvaidze: None of the defense's motions were granted – The motions revealed the kind of pressure he ...

None of the motions presented by the defense were granted by the judge, which led to Giorgi being expelled from the courtroom due to the emotional tension, said Temur Adonia, the lawyer of Giorgi Chikvaidze, who is charged with the unlawful appropriation …

Source: Inter Press News - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2025

DOJ seeks death penalty for inmate charged with killing fellow penitentiary prisoner

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking the death penalty for an inmate charged with killing another prisoner at a penitentiary. Acting U.S. Attorney J. Bishop Grewell for the District of Colorado filed, with U.S. Attorney General …

Source: KRNV - Nevada - Center-right
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Man, 77, convicted of second-degree murder dies at state penitentiary

A man convicted of second-degree murder in South Dakota died at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, according to a press release from the South Dakota Department of Corrections. Steven Satter, 77, was serving two life sentences in the Jameson Annex for …

Source: Argus Leader - South Dakota - Pending
Published on Apr 15, 2025

SD Department of Corrections report death in South Dakota State Penitentiary

Seventy seven year-old Steven Satter died in the Jameson Annex of the prison on Monday. In April 1973, the decomposed bodies of the two men Satter killed, Jerry Bowling and Kent Engle, were found buried under a rock pile south of Kranzburg. Both had been …

Source: Hub City Radio - South Dakota - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Budget constraints lead to design changes in river market project at old penitentiary site

The proposed river market project along Chestnut Street at the old Missouri State Penitentiary will look a bit different than initially expected after city officials learned the project was around $300,000 over budget. Jefferson City Neighborhood Services …

Source: KRCG - Missouri - Pending
Published on 14:44 GMT

Ex-Peruvian President Humala & Wife Get 15 years in Prison

Humala and his wife were sentenced to 15 years in prison, but she has been granted asylum in Brazil. / EFE The court found that they received illegal contributions from Hugo Chávez and Odebrecht to fund their election campaigns. Brazil grants asylum to …

Source: Havana Times - Neutral
Published on 10:40 GMT

Bulls hat, loitering, an unnamed informant: Why feds say Kilmar Abrego Garcia is gang-connected

Declaring Kilmar Abrego Garcia an official gang member required checking only two boxes on a law enforcement worksheet. But the Prince George’s County Police Department checked five boxes on a gang worksheet for Abrego Garcia when he was arrested in 2019. …

Source: Baltimore Banner - Maryland - Pending
Published on 08:42 GMT

Tom Hardy's gangster movie fans 'can't unsee' as he's unrecognisable

Hollywood heavyweight Tom Hardy is utterly transformed in the 2020 biopic portraying Al Capone's tragic final days, as he wrestles with steep health declines. In a gripping performance, Hardy takes on the role of Capone in Josh Trank's scripted and …

Source: Irish Mirror - Left-wing
Published on 13:15 GMT

Netflix gangster film with unrecognisable Tom Hardy 'fans can't take their eyes off'

Tom Hardy stars as Al Capone ( Image: Getty Images) Hollywood A-lister Tom Hardy is unrecognisable as Al Capone in the 2020 movie about the infamous gangster's final year, locked up and suffering from several devastating health issues. Hardy plays …

Source: The Mirror US - Left-wing
Published on 06:32 GMT

Pope Francis to prison on Holy Thursday: “I cannot wash your feet, but I want to be close to you”

(ZENIT News / Rome, 04.17.2025).- Pope Francis spent the afternoon of April 17 visiting the inmates of Regina Coeli, Rome’s historic prison nestled along the Tiber River. Eschewing formalities, the pontiff arrived quietly around 3 p.m., greeted warmly …

Source: Zenit - Pending
Published on 10:33 GMT

Arkansas lawmakers grant most of governor’s wishes in 2025 session

With one major exception, Arkansas lawmakers gave Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders almost everything she asked for in the 95th General Assembly, and even then it wasn’t a total loss. The Legislature’s Republican supermajority passed bills addressing Sanders’ …

Source: Arkansas Advocate - Center-left
Published on 08:20 GMT

12 Local Luminaries To Join Wheeling Hall of Fame

photo by: Derek Redd Wheeling Hall of Fame Selection Committee Chair Robert DeFrancis, left, announces the 2025 induction class. With him are, center, Bishop Darrell Cummings and Philip Stahl. WHEELING — The names of 12 individuals who have made …

Source: The Intelligencer - West Virginia - Pending
Published on 08:05 GMT

Strengthening prison security: Darmanin and Retailleau react to recent attacks

Strengthening prison security: Darmanin and Retailleau react to recent attacks Following the recent attacks on several prisons in France, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin and Justice Minister Bruno Retailleau sent a telegram to prefects on Thursday, April …

Source: Entrevue - Indeterminate
Published on 08:59 GMT

A-lister unrecognisable in gangster film fans can't take their eyes off

Hollywood star Tom Hardy is transformed as infamous mobster Al Capone in the 2020 biopic, which explores the notorious gangster's final year, struggling with severe health issues behind bars. Written and directed by Josh Trank, the film follows Capone…

Source: SurreyLive - Neutral
Published on 04:30 GMT

Governor Kathy Hochul blasted over decision to release inmates early amid prison staffing crisis

Governor Kathy Hochul has been slammed by the Long Island district attorney for her decision to release hundreds of inmates due to staffing shortages at state prisons. Anne Donnelly, the Republican DA for Nassau County since 2021, said Hochul is being …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on 03:57 GMT

Lower Merion’s school board president is back on the ballot after winning Commonwealth Court appeal

A panel of Commonwealth Court judges on Thursday reversed a lower court’s decision to remove Lower Merion’s school board president from the Democratic primary ballot over financial disclosure omissions. The appellate court directed the Montgomery County …

Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania - Center-left
Published on 01:14 GMT

Catahoula DA pursues murder conviction, death penalty for Thomas Steven Sanders

CATAHOULA PARISH, La. (KALB) - On April 14th, a grand jury in Catahoula Parish indicted Thomas Steven Sanders for the first-degree murder of 12-year-old Lexis Roberts of Las Vegas in 2010. Since 2014 and prior to December 2024, Sanders was on federal death …

Source: KALB - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on 01:10 GMT

Kazakhstan’s case study in repatriation and reintegration of families from Syria and Iraq

Radicalisation and violent extremism remain among the most persistent and destabilising threats to global peace and security. Despite the military defeat of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS), terrorist organisations around the world continue to attract …

Source: EU Reporter - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 17, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Survivor of notorious rapist priest speaks out for first time

The clergy abuse survivor who helped prosecutors secure the only conviction against a notorious child rapist and retired Catholic priest in New Orleans is still hoping that authorities file criminal charges against his former high school principal and …

Source: WWL - Louisiana - Pending

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 10:04 GMT

Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Orange County Jail Case

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm has filed a federal lawsuit (case number: 7:24-cv-04626-PMH) on behalf of the family of Niki Capaci, a 40-year-old Middletown woman and mother of …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

Dayton Woman Gets Prison for $1.5 Million Theft From Medicaid Program

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A Montgomery County woman banned previously from working as a Medicaid provider was sentenced this morning to six to nine years in prison for yet again defrauding the program – this time stealing $1.5 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 21:16 GMT

Fifteen Thomson Federal Prison Staff Member Exposed and Hospitalized

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fifteen federal law enforcement officers at Thomson Federal Prison were rushed to the hospital today after exposure to dangerous substances in the prison mail room, requiring …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 11:06 GMT

El Salvador Intends to Double World's Largest Prison Capacity for U.S. Deportees

(MENAFN) El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele is set to expand the Terrorism Confinement Center (Cecot), currently the largest prison in the world, to accommodate an influx of deportees from the United States, as reported by local media. During a …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 09:56 GMT

El Salvador Plans to Expand Mega-Prison Amid U.S. Deportations

(MENAFN) El Salvador’s leader, Nayib Bukele, intends to enlarge the capacity of what is considered the globe’s most extensive correctional institution to accommodate a greater number of individuals being removed from the United States, according to a …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 00:30 GMT

Private Investigator Sentenced to Prison for Interstate Stalking and Harassment of Chinese Nationals on Behalf of the ...

Today, in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, Michael McMahon, 57, of Mahwah, New Jersey, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay an $11,000 fine for acting as an illegal agent of the government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on April 17, 2025 - 00:30 GMT

Former President of Asphalt Paving Company Receives Prison Sentence for Bid Rigging

A former senior executive of a Michigan asphalt paving company was sentenced today to six months in prison and a $20,000 fine for his role in a conspiracy to rig bids for asphalt paving services contracts in Michigan. Timothy Baugher, former president of …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on April 16, 2025 - 19:28 GMT

French Justice Minister Describes Attacks on French Prisons as Acts of Terrorism

(MENAFN) French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has declared recent assaults on prison establishments as a "terrorist act," amid a series of violent incidents striking correctional institutions throughout the country. He emphasized the …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

National Law Day on May 1st: The Importance of Accessible Legal Resources

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As we approach National Law Day on May 1st, the legal community celebrates the rule of law and the US legal system. As our society continues to grow and change, individuals continue to need …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 11:32 GMT

Title IX Showdown in Maine: Attorney Keith Altman Breaks Down the Federal-State Legal Battle on WMTW Channel 8

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a high-profile interview on WMTW Channel 8, nationally recognized attorney Keith Altman, Founding Partner of K Altman Law, offered expert legal commentary on Maine’s …

Distribution channels: Education, Human Rights ...
Published on April 18, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Protection Tax Prepares IRS Complaints to Address Account Disputes

Protection Tax assists clients in filing formal IRS complaints over penalties and account errors, using legal language and supporting data to improve outcomes. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In cases involving …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 05:38 GMT

サファイアテラ・キャピタル、日本の株式市場におけるエンゲージメント投資を本格始動

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 米国シカゴを拠点とする独立系投資運用会社、サファイアテラ・キャピタルは、アジアの著名な長期投資家からのシード投資を受け、第一号投資ファンドの運用を開始しました。本ファンドは、日本の上場企業に対し積極的なエンゲージメント投資を行い、コーポレートガバナンスの強化と資本効率の改善を通じて企業価値の最大化を図ります。 …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 14:25 GMT

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. Shareholders Who Lost Money on Their Investment are Encouraged to Contact Johnson ...

SAN DIEGO, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, PLLP announces that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors of Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE: SEI). The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of investors who …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 14:18 GMT

Digimarc Corporation Shareholders Who Lost Money on Their Investment are Encouraged to Contact Johnson Fistel about the ...

SAN DIEGO, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, PLLP announces that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors of Digimarc Corporation (“Digimarc” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DMRC). The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 14:10 GMT

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP - MRVI Investor Alert: A Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against ...

RADNOR, Pa., April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 14:06 GMT

Zynex, Inc. Shareholders Who Lost Money on Their Investment are Encouraged to Contact Johnson Fistel about the Class ...

SAN DIEGO, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, PLLP announces that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors of Zynex, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZYXI). The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of investors who acquired their …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 13:56 GMT

KLC Investigation Reminder: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Encourages KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC)...

RADNOR, Pa., April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) is currently investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of investors of KinderCare Learning Companies, …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 23:41 GMT

Arkansas Legislature Passes Landmark Youth Justice Reforms to Protect Victimized Children from Trauma and Incarceration

Legislation supported by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and child rights advocates will reform the state’s youth justice system. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major bipartisan victory for children’ …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 10:30 GMT

Shadowban Lawsuit Attorney Vs. Amazon Music Cites Federal Circuit-Recognized Filter Similarity

NEW YORK, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Billboard-charting artist and undefeated boxer Marc Mysterio is intensifying his legal battle against Amazon Music and DistroKid (Case No. 1:25-cv-01705, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York), …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 21:54 GMT

Neutral Divorce Mediation Offers San Diego Couples a Faster, More Affordable Path to Divorce

Braunstein Family Law & Mediation's Neutral Divorce Mediation program cuts resolution time by 70%, saving thousands in legal fees & preserving relationships. DEL MAR, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Braunstein …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 21:52 GMT

4/20 For Freedom: Last Prisoner Project and Ben & Jerry’s Call on Governors to Grant Cannabis Clemency

The Fight for Cannabis Justice This 4/20 Just Got a Little Bit Sweeter WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As in years past, this 4/20, cannabis businesses will rack up sales, public figures will use their …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 19:10 GMT

HB Strategies Analyzes State Attorneys General Races in New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fifth of six reports from the HB Strategies 50 State Team is out today analyzing state attorneys general races in New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island. …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 19:05 GMT

MANCINI SHENK EARNS CHAMBERS SPOTLIGHT CALIFORNIA RANKING

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mancini Shenk announced today that the firm has been recognized in the inaugural Chambers Spotlight California 2025 Guide. Distinctions from Chambers Spotlight recognize …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 18:35 GMT

Silverman Law Office CEO A Finalist for National Entrepreneurial Award

Silverman Law CEO Joel Silverman is a finalist for Entrepreneurial Attorney of the Year, honoring innovation, leadership, and growth in legal practice. HELENA, MT, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joel Silverman, founder and …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 18:15 GMT

National Bar Association and AfCFTA Secretariat Forge Groundbreaking Alliance to Advance Trade and Economic Justice

Historic Memorandum of Understanding Positions NBA as a Strategic Partner in Strengthening Legal Frameworks and Investment Opportunities Across the Continent ACCRA, GHANA, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 5, 2025, the National Bar …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Why the Tax Network USA Legit Strategy Focuses on Case Law and Documentation

Tax Network USA uses legal standards and detailed financial analysis to ensure each IRS relief case is accurate, compliant, and fully documented. ENCINO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At Tax Network USA, the foundation …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:45 GMT

Supreme Court Declines Cannabis Case; DOJ Faces Escalating Scrutiny Over Prosecutorial Misconduct

Lucas Sirois followed Maine law—but federal prosecutors continue pursuit, potentially violating DOJ funding limits and wasting taxpayer resources. AUGUSTA, ME, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant development …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 02:10 GMT

Hertz Data Breach Exposes Personal Information: Murphy Law Firm Investigates Legal Claims

OKLAHOMA CITY, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Murphy Law Firm is investigating claims on behalf of all individuals whose personal and confidential information was compromised in the data breach involving Hertz and Cleo. To join the class action lawsuit …

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