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Published on Feb 28, 2026

Illinois prisons were ordered to improve health care for inmates. They've spent seven years failing.

Johnnie Flournoy is going blind. It all started with him “seeing smoke.” Flournoy, 74, is incarcerated at Pinckneyville Correctional Center, a medium security prison almost five hours south of Chicago. He’s been in Illinois prisons since the early 1990s. …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left
Published on Mar 3, 2026

Illinois' prison health care failures

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: The Illinois Department of Corrections has been under a consent decree since 2019, but the state continues to fail to provide adequate medical and dental care to incarcerated people. 🗞️ Plus: A cop faces firing for …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left
Published on Feb 23, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY MAN DENIED SENTENCE MODIFICATION IN CIRCUIT COURT

42-year-old Jason Hammock appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court last Tuesday seeking to have his sentence or confinement changed, altered, or reduced under the rules of Habeas Corpus. Hammock is currently serving a life sentence stemming from a 2018 …

Source: WFIW - Illinois - Pending

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 05:40 GMT

News Release – Hālawa Correctional Facility Hosts Housing Resource Fair

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMALU KALAIMA A HOʻOPONOPONO OLA TOMMY JOHNSON DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE HĀLAWA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY HOSTS …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 05:40 GMT

News Release – Hālawa Correctional Facility Hosts Housing Resource Fair

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMALU KALAIMA A HOʻOPONOPONO OLA TOMMY JOHNSON DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE HĀLAWA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY HOSTS …

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Published on March 18, 2026 - 18:50 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Sounds Alarm on Inhumane Conditions at Adelanto Detention Center

Files amicus brief in support of detainee case seeking end to medical neglect, disability discrimination, and punitive conditions at Adelanto OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday filed an amicus brief in support of a challenge in L.T …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 19:55 GMT

Christopher Milke Sentenced to Life in Prison for 1st Degree Murder of Tammy Leslie

Today, Christopher Milke was sentenced by Judge Rick Schreiner to life in prison for the 1st Degree Murder of Tammy Leslie of Beatrice, Nebraska. The jury trial began on February 2, 2026, and ended on February 12, 2026, in the District Court of Gage County …

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Published on March 17, 2026 - 16:01 GMT

National Survey Finds Only 58% of U.S. Correctional Facilities Offer Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

Jails outpace prisons in offering MOUD, but regional disparities and limited treatment access persist across the U.S. Qualitative feedback points to need for greater reentry support, housing, care coordination, and provider training RICHMOND, Va., March 17 …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

San Joaquin County Woman Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Defrauding the IRS of over $1.2 Million

Amy Evangelista, 60, of Lathrop, was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for two counts of aiding or assisting in the preparation or presentation of a false or fraudulent tax return.

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Mendocino County Man Sentenced To 10.5 Years In Prison For Attempted Enticement Of A Minor And Distribution Of Child ...

SAN FRANCISCO – A Mendocino County resident was sentenced yesterday to 126 months in federal prison for attempting to coerce and entice a minor to engage in sexual activity and distribution and possession of child pornography

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Colorado Springs Man Sentenced To 25 Years In Federal Prison After Being Found Guilty Of Drug Trafficking, Conspiracy, ...

DENVER – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces Nathan James Meek, 43, Colorado Springs, was sentenced to 300 months in federal prison after being found guilty on multiple counts including: one count of possession with …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 22:59 GMT

Industry Analysis Finds Timeshare Resale Market Faces Significant Valuation Challenges

Timeshare Help Center debunks the lie that timeshares are investments and warns consumers against the rising tide of timeshare resale scams. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PHOENIX, AZ – As maintenance fees soar in 2026 …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on March 20, 2026 - 22:09 GMT

Spring Break Warning: Timeshare Help Center Urges Vacationers to Beware of High-Pressure Sales

Consumer advocates issue a timely warning about aggressive timeshare sales tactics and the "free gift" trap targeting spring break travelers. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the spring travel …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 22:08 GMT

Timeshare Help Center Applauds Proposed Federal Timeshare Transparency Act

As lawmakers debate new federal regulations, Timeshare Help Center publicly supports the Timeshare Transparency Act to protect consumers. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Timeshare Help Center, a leading advocate for …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 22:05 GMT

Timeshare Help Center Partners with UCFS to Offer Accessible Financing for Timeshare Relief

Timeshare Help Center and UCFS partner to provide low monthly payment options, removing the financial barrier to timeshare cancellation. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PHOENIX, AZ – Timeshare Help Center, a trusted …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 21:51 GMT

Timeshare Help Center Exposes Hidden Credit Risks of Timeshare Cancellation

Timeshare Help Center warns against "stop payment" advice and introduces its proprietary credit protection strategies for timeshare exit clients. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As timeshare maintenance …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 21:09 GMT

HGP Intelligent Energy Submits Written Testimony to U.S. Senate Energy Committee on Federal Nuclear Site Deployment

Dallas-based nuclear developer presents CoreHeld Project at Senate ENR hearing on federal nuclear site deployment and near-term nuclear energy development. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UNITED STATES SENATE …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 20:34 GMT

FLEOA Executive Director Michael Hughes Represented FLEOA at IACP annual Officer Safety and Wellness Conference

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2026 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Officer Safety and Wellness (OSW) Conference was held March 6-8 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Federal Law Enforcement …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 20:06 GMT

Timeshare Help Center Nominated for 2026 BBB Torch Award for Ethics

Phoenix-based Timeshare Help Center has been nominated for the prestigious 2026 BBB Torch Award for Ethics, recognizing its commitment to consumer protection. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Timeshare Help Center …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 18:30 GMT

Abagale Berger Wins 2025 The Path to Perseverance Scholarship

Berger will receive $2,500 in financial support from J. Price McNamara: Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Attorneys BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The team with J. Price McNamara: Disability, Life, AD&D …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 17:04 GMT

HILL FARRER PARTNER DANIEL MCCARTHY RECOGNIZED AS TOP BANKRUPTCY & RESTRUCTURING LAWYER IN 2026 BY LAWDRAGON

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Partner Daniel McCarthy has once again been named to the 2026 Lawdragon “500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Blume Forte Attorneys Named to 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Blume Forte celebrates multiple attorneys recognized for excellence in personal injury and medical malpractice law. NEWARK, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blume Forte is proud to announce that …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 14:59 GMT

GLG Personal Injury Lawyers Expands Truck Accident Services Across Arizona

Arizona firm expands statewide to help truck accident victims access experienced legal representation and full compensation. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GLG Personal Injury Lawyers, a leading Arizona personal …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 13:42 GMT

New York Workers' Comp Attorney Warns: March 20 Electronic Mandate Gives Insurers a New Weapon to Deny Medical Care

The NY WCB now requires electronic RFA-2 filings. Tomack Law warns injured workers that insurers can use this transition to suspend benefits faster than ever. MOUNT KISCO, NY, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Starting today, …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 13:39 GMT

The audit trail’s role in Openapi signature disputes for digital contracts

With dematerialisation at 78%, approval methods no longer guarantee 'non-repudiation'. The market response is API integration with OTP authentication. BRUXELLES, BELGIUM, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This is in fact an …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

Attorney Peter Michael Recognized as a 2026 New Jersey Rising Star by Super Lawyers

Attorney Peter Michael is named to the 2026 New Jersey Rising Stars list, a distinction awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys in the state. JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Peter Michael, Esq., founder of Peter …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Super Lawyers® Selects 3 Attorneys from The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl for 2026

Super Lawyers® 2026 list includes William Beveridge, Jr., Jonathan A. Cusson and Molly Inglis BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Baltimore-based injury law firm The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl is proud to …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 12:33 GMT

Indianapolis nonprofit launches with prevention model to address economic and housing challenges

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new nonprofit organization, Bros Foundation, has launched in Central Indiana and is in its development phase, building partnerships to expand prevention-focused services for …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 10:17 GMT

Trust and Confidence Remain the Biggest Barriers to Legal AI Adoption, New 2026 Benchmark Finds

83% of legal teams have AI access, yet only 22% trust AI outputs NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Access to generative AI is no longer the differentiator in legal, trust is. New data from Factor’s 2026 GenAI …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 07:49 GMT

DomainsByOwner.com Challenges Traditional Domain Marketplaces With a Zero-Commission, Owner-First Model

DomainsByOwner.com introduces a subscription-based, zero-commission marketplace enabling direct domain transactions between buyers and owners worldwide. WESTON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global domain name industry is …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 00:15 GMT

Independent Scrutiny of Cryptocurrency Reports in Criminal Proceedings

Captura Cyber has launched a specialised service providing independent scrutiny and forensic testing of cryptocurrency expert reports in criminal proceedings. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Captura Cyber, a leading …

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