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Published on 10:56 GMT

Paradise Prison: Chapter 1

00:00:08 Speaker 1: When an American hunter got caught with forgotten ammunition in a Caribbean airport, authorities told him it was a simple matter of the law. He'd broken it and there would be consequences, no exceptions. But it wasn't simple, …

Source: The MeatEater - Montana - Neutral
Published on Jul 22, 2026

Pilot Accused of Killing Love Rival Gets 6-month Sentence After Drugs Found in Jail Cell

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Pilot Donald Ferguson Jr. has been jailed for six months after he was found with an ounce of marijuana inside his Maximum Security cell while on remand for murder and drug trafficking. The 28-year-old pleaded guilty to drug possession …

Source: Our News Bahamas - Neutral
Published on Jul 21, 2026

Jamaican woman convicted of assaulting boyfriend in The Bahamas

A Jamaican woman, convicted of hitting her ex boyfriend in the head with a hammer during a fight in The Bahamas, is to be turned over to that country's Department of Immigration after paying a fine or serving a prison sentence. The 18 year-old woman, …

Source: Radio Jamaica - Neutral
Published on Jul 21, 2026

Bahamas: Jamaican teenager pleads guilty to injuring ex-boyfriend

- Advertisement - NASSAU, Bahamas, Jul 20, CMC – A Jamaican woman is to be handed over to the Department of Immigration after completing her court ordered fine and or sentencing after she was found guilty of injuring her ex-boyfriend by hitting him in …

Source: The St Kitts Nevis Observer - Neutral
Published on Jul 20, 2026

Jamaican woman in Bahamas pleads guilty to injuring ex-boyfriend during fight, fined US$500

NASSAU, Bahamas, Jul 20, CMC – A Jamaican woman in the Bahamas is to be handed over to the Department of Immigration after paying a court-ordered fine or completing a prison sentence after she pleaded guilty to injuring her ex-boyfriend by hitting him in …

Source: The Gleaner - Neutral
Published on 18:43 GMT

The Richmonder 25: Joe Kelleher went back to school in his 80s to help veterans with PTSD

New profiles will be posted each Monday, Wednesday and Friday in The Richmonder's newsletter. Meet all the honorees here.When Michael Kelleher heard that his father Joe was nominated as part of The Richmonder 25, he wasn’t surprised. “My immediate …

Source: The Richmonder - Virginia - Pending
Published on 12:45 GMT

'We stand by our projections'

The Davis administration is sticking to its forecast of a $223.1 million surplus this fiscal year, despite a determination by credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings that it was overly optimistic. “We stand by our projections,” said Minister of Finance Michael …

Source: The Nassau Guardian - Neutral
Published on 07:51 GMT

Javier Bardem Reveals the Perks of Working With Wife Penelope Cruz

There are some benefits to working with a spouse, Javier Bardem says. The actor, 57, teased his upcoming project with wife Penélope Cruz while speaking exclusively to Us at the Cape Fear finale screening at DGA New York Theater on Tuesday, July 21. “Well, …

Source: Us Weekly - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 22, 2026

Pilot accused of LPIA sentenced to six months for marijuana possession

Donald Ferguson By PAVEL BAILEY Tribune Staff Reporter [email protected] A PILOT awaiting trial for murder and charges stemming from a $15.3m drug seizure in 2024 was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday after admitting to possessing an ounce …

Source: The Tribune (Bahamas) - Neutral
Published on Jul 22, 2026

Christian Council calls for "balanced approach" to sex offenders list

By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS Tribune Staff Reporter [email protected] THE Bahamas Christian Council has called for a “balanced approach” to the Sexual Offenders Register, arguing that while protecting children and vulnerable persons must remain the nation’ …

Source: The Tribune (Bahamas) - Neutral
Published on Jul 22, 2026

Man remanded after breaching bail conditions for 66 days

By PAVEL BAILEY Tribune Staff Reporter [email protected] A MAN awaiting trial over a near-fatal bar shooting in 2022 was remanded to prison yesterday after allegedly breaching his bail conditions for 66 days. Prosecutors allege that Donnovan Higgins …

Source: The Tribune (Bahamas) - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2026

Judges Rule Gun Convict Not Too Sick to Serve Time in Prison

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A gun convict with a history of diabetes, obesity and lung artery blockages is not too sick for jail. The Court of Appeal rejected an argument that the three-year sentence handed to Thomas Jean Baptiste would amount to a death sentence …

Source: Our News Bahamas - Neutral
Published on Jul 22, 2026

Weaknesses in our judicial system

In September 2019, Bahamian businessman James McPhee told police he was robbed of a $70,000 Rolex watch at gunpoint. He said 39-year-old Adnan Oliver was the culprit. Oliver allegedly held up McPhee four months after the Court of Appeal ordered his release …

Source: The Nassau Guardian - Neutral
Published on Jul 16, 2026

Duke Strachan smiles again as prison officials deliver puppy

Errol Strachan is pictured with Lassie, a four-month-old Dutch Shepherd puppy gifted to him by the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS). By EARYEL BOWLEG Tribune Staff Reporter [email protected] VETERAN Bahamian musician Duke Errol …

Source: The Tribune (Bahamas) - Neutral
Published on Jul 14, 2026

Teenagers remanded to prison over nightclub armed robbery

By PAVEL BAILEY Tribune Staff Reporter [email protected] TWO teenage males accused of robbing a man at gunpoint outside a nightclub at the intersection of Dowdeswell and Deveaux Streets earlier this month were remanded to prison yesterday. …

Source: The Tribune (Bahamas) - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2026

Nygard convicted of assault after using Bahamas as lure

Peter Nygard pictured during his time in The Bahamas By EARYEL BOWLEG Tribune Staff Reporter [email protected] FORMER fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been convicted of sexually assaulting and forcibly confining an 18-year-old aspiring model after …

Source: The Tribune (Bahamas) - Neutral
Published on Jul 22, 2026

“Empire of Abuse”: MAGA Influencers Andrew & Tristan Tate Arrested on Rape & Sex Trafficking Charges

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman. The right-wing social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in …

Source: Democracy Now! - Left-wing
Published on Jul 20, 2026

Court of Appeal denies appeal for reduced sentence due to illness

By RASHAD ROLLE Tribune News Editor [email protected] A MAN’S diabetes, morbid obesity, history of pulmonary emboli and warning that prison could expose him to life-threatening complications were not enough to spare him from returning behind bars for …

Source: The Tribune (Bahamas) - Neutral
Published on Jul 20, 2026

Man sentenced to 15 years for attempting to sexually assault 13-year-old niece

By PAVEL BAILEY Tribune Staff Reporter [email protected] A 61-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison last week for attempting to sexually assault his 13-year-old niece in 2024. The defendant was sentenced before Justice Dale Fitzpatrick …

Source: The Tribune (Bahamas) - Neutral

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

PROscan: A New Smart Cellular Platform Designed for Correctional Facilities to Combat Contraband Cellular Communications

TYSONS CORNER, VA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SDF Inc., a global provider of correctional technology solutions, today announced the launch of PROscan (Prison Roaming Operator – Secure Cellular Authentication Network), an …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

Hampton man sentenced to over five years in prison for federal drug and firearm offenses

Damion Chesson, 29, of Hampton, was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 19:26 GMT

The Miami-Dade 'Fathers Forward Initiative' Transforming the School-to-Prison Pipeline into a School-to-College Pipeline

Encouraging our youth to attend college or university MIAMI-DADE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Bernard W.H. Jennings as Candidate, Miami-Dade County School Board – District 1 has a Vision that Every child deserves …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

When the Storm Comes, La Raza Stands Together: Brickaveli Calls for Disaster Unity and Remembers Those Behind the Walls

Brickaveli urges la raza to prepare, unite and protect every life during disasters—including neighbors, elders and those behind prison walls. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a disaster-preparedness meeting, …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 00:47 GMT

Oregon State Penitentiary Nearing End of Functional Life, Audit Finds

The Oregon Department of Corrections must make a plan to move adults in custody out of facilities that pose a significant risk to health and safety Video Statement from Secretary Read Secretary of State auditors are recommending that the Oregon Department …

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 20:31 GMT

Richmond felon sentenced to prison for illegally possessing firearms and mail theft

Quavon William Smith, 40, of Richmond, was sentenced to three years and 10 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and mail theft.

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 20:31 GMT

Arlington man sentenced to nine years in prison for downloading child sexual abuse material

Patrick Wanamaker, 35, of Arlington, was sentenced today to nine years in prison for receipt of child sexual abuse material.

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 04:59 GMT

Loke G and Brickaveli Voice the Unheard: Radio and Community Could Be Houston’s Greatest Lifelines During Disaster

Storm readiness starts before the forecast turns deadly: keep a radio, know 211 and 311, and build a village that protects the vulnerable. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When electricity fails, cellphone towers …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 20:58 GMT

Synergy Launches Unified Digital Platform for Plaintiff Personal Injury Law Firms

The new platform brings education, collaboration, and case management into a single experience to help plaintiff firms manage lien resolution. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Synergy, the nation's leading …

Distribution channels: Insurance Industry, Law ...
Published on July 23, 2026 - 20:26 GMT

Heidi G. Villari of The Villari Firm, PLLC Named to Super Lawyers for the Tenth Consecutive Year

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Heidi G. Villari, managing partner of The Villari Firm, PLLC in Philadelphia, has been selected to Super Lawyers for 2026, marking her tenth straight year on the list since 2017 …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 19:26 GMT

The Miami-Dade 'Fathers Forward Initiative' Transforming the School-to-Prison Pipeline into a School-to-College Pipeline

Encouraging our youth to attend college or university MIAMI-DADE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Bernard W.H. Jennings as Candidate, Miami-Dade County School Board – District 1 has a Vision that Every child deserves …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 19:16 GMT

State of Men's Health Act Introduced in the US Senate, Marking Historic Bipartisan Support for Men's Health Legislation

New Senate support brings the nation closer to coordinated federal action on the nation's first Office of Men's Health via the U.S. Department of HHS WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Men's Health …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 18:47 GMT

AI Governance Playbook Authors to Speak at AI Governance World Conference in Las Vegas

AI Governance Playbook Authors Recommend an Information Governance-forward approach to AI Governance, leveraging proven principles, models, and Best Practices LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The AI Governance …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 18:39 GMT

AI Reaches Near Universal Adoption in the Legal Industry Finds 2026 Secretariat and ACEDS Artificial Intelligence Report

Secretariat and ACEDS' 2026 AI Report reveals how AI is transforming the legal industry, from adoption and workflows to governance, risks, and opportunities. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2026 Artificial …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 17:19 GMT

Ronald Goldman, PhD, and The Empathy Evolution, Examine the Origins & Prevention of America’s Personal & Social Problems

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ronald Goldman, PhD, and The Empathy Evolution, Examine the Origins and Prevention of America’s Personal and Social Problems The Empathy Evolution: Preventing Violence, Racism, …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

Arizona DUI Attorney Joseph P. St. Louis Begins Term as Dean of the National College for DUI Defense

New Dean will oversee advanced legal education programs focused on the science of DUI litigation TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joseph P. St. Louis has begun serving as Dean of the National College for DUI Defense …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 16:11 GMT

Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP: Many Texas Workers Don't Realize Their Employer May Not Carry Workers' Comp

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If you're injured at work tomorrow, would your employer's workers' compensation insurance cover your medical bills and lost wages? Many Texas employees assume the answer …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

Construction Litigation: Why One Expert Is Often Not Enough

ForensisGroup highlights why today's construction disputes increasingly require multiple engineering and technical disciplines PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Construction disputes are often far more complex …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 14:57 GMT

DRONERESPONDERS Celebrates Milestone of 15,000 Active Members, Advancing the Future of Public Safety Innovation

A growing force in public safety UAS, DRONERESPONDERS continues to expand access to training, resources, and collaboration worldwide. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DRONERESPONDERS, the world’s leading …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 14:38 GMT

Choate Continues Private Equity Expansion with Addition of Former DLA Piper Lawyer Brooke Lang

Lang deepens Choate's bench in fund formation, capital raising, and related transactions. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Choate is pleased to welcome Brooke Lang to the Firm's Investment Management and Fund …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

MyLegal® Introduces New Category for Legal Technology: The Legal Operations Orchestration Platform (LOOP)

Company Positions Itself as the Foundational Operating Layer for Modern Legal Departments Addressing the Industry's Biggest Challenge: Technology Fragmentation EL DORADO HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLegal …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 14:09 GMT

Fund for Modern Courts Commends Mayor Mamdani for Constituting Advisory Committee on the Judiciary

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Fund for Modern Courts today commended Mayor Zohran Mamdani for constituting the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary, an important step toward ensuring the timely …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

IntrepidX Adds Hatch-Waxman eDiscovery Leader Taylor Judd to Expand Pharmaceutical Litigation and Corporate Legal Growth

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IntrepidX, a premier legal services provider specializing in eDiscovery, forensics, court reporting, and managed document review, today announced that Taylor Judd has joined the …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 13:08 GMT

Jurewitz Law Group Welcomes Attorney Miguel Muro to San Diego Office

Miguel Muro joins the San Diego office of Jurewitz Law Group Injury & Accident Lawyers, handling personal injury and accident cases. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jurewitz Law Group Injury & Accident …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

International Attorney and Arbitrator Meriam Al-Rashid Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Few voices in international law speak as boldly or as candidly as Meriam Al-Rashid, a leading international attorney and arbitrator whose professional record is matched only by her …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

Tyler Mann Injury Law Launches Back-to-School Gift Card Giveaway to Support Alabama Families

Ten Alabama residents will each receive a $200 gift card to help with back-to-school costs HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Alabama families prepare for a new school year, Tyler Mann Injury Law is giving back …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Kiteworks and A-LIGN Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across the Defense Industrial Base

Partnership helps organizations protect sensitive data, strengthen cyber resilience, and prepare for evolving compliance requirements, including CMMC 2.0 SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kiteworks, which empowers …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law Launches Back-to-School Gift Card Giveaway to Support Texas Families

Fifteen winners in Texas will each receive a $200 gift card to help with back-to-school expenses. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Texas families prepare for a new school year, Terry Bryant Accident & …

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