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Child murderer found dead in jail

A man convicted of killing a foster child in his care has reportedly been found dead in his jail cell. Rick Thorburn murdered 12-year-old schoolgirl Tiahleigh Palmer in 2015 and was sentenced to life in prison. Thorburn was found dead in his cell in …

Rick Thorburn, killer of foster child Tiahleigh Palmer, found dead in jail cell

A man convicted of killing a foster child in his care has reportedly been found dead in his jail cell. Rick Thorburn murdered 12-year-old schoolgirl Tiahleigh Palmer in 2015 and was sentenced to life in prison. Thorburn was found dead in his cell in …

Turkish Tufts University student says was scared when surrounded, now in custody in a crowded cell

A Tufts University doctoral student from Turkey detained by immigration officials said she was talking to her mother on her phone at the time shortly after she left her Massachusetts home when she was surrounded by several men, and “I screamed.” Rumeysa …

Hundreds waiting for disability support in prison system, inquest told

A coronial inquest has heard a First Nations prisoner with a cognitive impairment fell through "a gap" in disability support services before his death. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article includes the name and …

Tufts University student and government argue in court whether she can challenge ICE arrest

(CNN) — Attorneys for Rümeysa Öztürk told a federal judge in Vermont Monday that she was unconstitutionally arrested, leading to her detention in a Louisiana immigration facility that the Tufts University PhD student described as “unsanitary, unsafe, and …

Former inmate accused of trying to smuggle knives, drugs, tobacco, clothes into Alabama prison

A Birmingham man has been charged with multiple crimes after authorities say he was caught trying to smuggle contraband – including knives and drugs – into an Alabama state prison. Terrence Cortez Whatley, 31, was taken into custody this week when Alabama …

One man confessed to murder 48 years ago. Why is another still in prison for it?

Seth Miller visited his client at North Florida’s Jackson Correctional Institution in February of 2019 with some good news. The client, Thomas Gilbert, was serving a life sentence for a 1973 murder in North Miami Beach he always said he didn’t commit. That …

Dr Ian Bownes, forensic psychiatrist at the Maze prison

It required someone with quiet intuition, tact and a good deal of grit to enter the Maze, a concrete prison on the outskirts of Belfast that housed thousands of republican and loyalist paramilitaries at the height of the Troubles. That Ian Bownes was sent …

NY appeals court reverses prison disciplinary measure

A state appeals court has reversed a disciplinary decision imposed on an inmate at Attica Correctional Facility. After a search of Christopher L. Wester’s cell, guards found two photographs showing Wester posing with two smiling young girls. He was charged …

Callous foster child killer found dead in jail cell

Oklahoma County, ER doctor sued after jail inmate died from overdose

The mother of a man who died in Oklahoma County jail custody has filed a wrongful death and malpractice claim in district court. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Dina Kirven, a 26-year-old man who reportedly died of an overdose within six hours after …

Cut Bank man sentenced to two years in prison for assault of a minor.

(Great Falls) A Cut Bank man who assaulted a 17-year-old girl was sentenced Thursday to 24 months in prison to be followed by 3 years of supervised release. The defendant, 21-year-old Elijah John Bullcalf, pleaded guilty in December 2024 to assault …

AZ man sentenced to life in prison for murder

Thomas Samuel Wallace (From Archive) PHOENIX - A man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of a 79-year-old Arizona man over two years ago. What we know: In a statement released on April 151, officials with the Maricopa County Attorney…

Infamous Supermax prison that's world's most secure is rocked by murder mystery as inmate is killed

A killer bank robber somehow strangled an inmate in another cell with a bedsheet while locked up in the country's most secure prison. Ishmael Petty, 56, will face trial for allegedly murdering cocaine dealer LaMarcus Hillard, 40, about 9.15am on …

Home Affairs Minister tells Prison Officers to stop ill-treating prisoners and develop “softer” approach

Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn today said the culture of “beating” and ill-treating prisoners must change, as he addressed the Guyana Prison Service’s  Chief Officers Conference. He said while there has been some progress in changing the culture …

$6 million expansion of Marion County jail to start by June

JASPER, Tenn. – Plans for an expansion at the jail in Marion County dissolved in 2020 when the pandemic struck and inmates were released to create social-distancing room. Now, a $6 million expansion is ready to begin. Wednesday, jail administrator Sgt. …

Don Neto and the Sinaloa old guard who reinvented drug trafficking in Guadalajara

Don Neto called his room in Guadalupe Victoria prison, a penitentiary surrounded by a plain of farmland halfway between Durango and Torreón, “the forgotten cell.” In 2011, after two decades in the Altiplano prison, the health problems that afflicted him at …

Fort Bend County Jail inmate found dead in cell

Fort Bend Tamion Kenon, 34, was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon two days before his death. He was found alone in his cell, according to the district attorney’s office, which says Kenon’s cause of death is still under …

Man gets life in prison for murder of Phoenix man

Independent Newsmedia A Valley man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of an elderly Phoenix resident three years ago. Thomas Samuel Wallace, 60, was convicted of one count of first-degree murder, one count of unlawful use of a means of …

Working Excellence Welcomes Kurt Smith as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Global Growth

Kurt will spearhead Working Excellence’s ambitious growth strategy and global market expansion. RESTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Working Excellence, a leading digital transformation consulting firm specializing in …

What Protection Tax Complaints Really Mean in Case Management

Protection Tax reviews client complaints, like garnishments or liens, to adjust or escalate cases, ensuring timely and responsive action to IRS pressures. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At Protection Tax, …

Fortaris Capital Advisors Welcomes Todd Dennis as their new Senior Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer

MI, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fortaris Capital Advisors is proud to announce the appointment of Todd Dennis, former Special Agent in Charge at the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General, as Senior …

Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center Has Endorsed the Gori Law Firm for a School-Hospital Maintenance Worker Who Has ...

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center is appealing to the loved ones of a former school or hospital maintenance-repair person who has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma to focus …

Icelandic Art Student’s ‘Living’ QR Code Mural Debuts at Bergen Kunsthall After Free Expression Dispute

Bergen Kunsthall reinstates controversial MFA mural linking to a live digital artwork after institutional pushback raises free expression concerns. BERGEN, NORWAY, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An artwork that was nearly censored ahead of …

Dublin Police Sued in Federal Court for Alleged Unlawful Raids, Mishandling of Evidence, and Harm to Autistic Child

Federal Lawsuit Alleges Police Ignored Court Order, Seized $2 Million in Lawful Inventory, and Intentionally Caused Emotional Distress During Arrest DUBLIN, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Dublin family has filed a federal …

From Courtroom Mastery to Legal Laughs – Ronald H. Clark Shares the Best of Both Worlds

These books bring together both sides of the legal world; serious courtroom skill and the lighter side of legal life. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ronald H. Clark, an experienced prosecutor, national lecturer, …

New Evidence Emerges in Marc Mysterio’s Shadowban Lawsuit Against Amazon, Calls on ‘Anti-Hero’

NEW YORK, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marc Mysterio, a Billboard-charting artist and undefeated professional boxer—IBA Boxing has issued a letter sanctioning Marc Mysterio vs. Jake Paul for their vacant 220 lbs title—has introduced new evidence in …

Scyne join forces with 6clicks to transform risk and compliance for Government agencies and regulators

6clicks and Scyne are delivering AI-powered GRC tailored for government—enhancing oversight, streamlining compliance, and supporting regulatory resilience. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 6clicks is proud to announce a …

Nominate a Nurse in Your Life: Honoring our March Nurse Giveaway Winners

Celebrating nurses who go above and beyond—Snellings Law honors three local healthcare heroes through its North Texas Nurse Giveaway. FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Snellings Law is proud to spotlight three …

Fellows Hymowitz Rice Secures $2.25 Million Settlement for Seriously Injured Pedestrian

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fellows Hymowitz Rice, a prominent New York personal injury law firm, announced today a $2.25 million settlement on behalf of a 60-year-old woman severely injured in a pedestrian …

Honorable Nan Waller, JD ’79, Announced as 2025 Oregon Law Commencement Speaker

Judge Nan Waller, JD ’79, a University of Oregon School of Law graduate and Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge, will be the distinguished speaker at the Oregon Law Commencement Ceremony honoring the 2025 Juris Doctor and Master of Laws graduates.   The …

The Compliance Structure Behind the Tax Network USA Legit Framework

Tax Network USA follows strict IRS standards, using verified data and credentialed pros to ensure every resolution is legally sound and compliant. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tax Network USA has …

SideBar Welcomes Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula President/CEO Christine Winge

Too many times, the seniors in our communities become invisible and isolated. Meals on Wheels does more than just provide home delivery of healthy food. MONTEREY/SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SideBar …

RTFKT, Inc. Announcement: If You Have Suffered Losses in Nike NFTs Issued by RTFKT, Inc., You Are Encouraged to Contact ...

NEW YORK, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential state and federal law claims on behalf of purchasers of Nike-themed non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”), crypto collectibles, …

Navigating Will Contests: LegalMatch Offers Essential Support

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the midst of a loved one passing away, the distribution of their estate can create unforeseen issues. Contesting a will can arise when a beneficiary or beneficiaries challenge the …

Bitfarms Ltd. Announcement: If You Have Suffered Losses in Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ: BITF), You Are Encouraged to Contact ...

NEW YORK, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ: BITF) resulting from allegations that Bitfarms may …

XP Inc. Announcement: If You Have Suffered Losses in XP Inc. (NASDAQ: XP), You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law ...

NEW YORK, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of XP Inc. (NASDAQ: XP) resulting from allegations that XP may have issued …

Utah Board of Pardons & Parole Launches First Phase of New Victim Notification Software – MyVoice

MyVoice is a trauma-informed tool designed to provide better notification services to victims of crime. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole (Board) is proud to announce the …

STRmix Launches New Version of Investigative App for Calculating Likelihood Ratios

DBLR™ v1.5 Enables Use of Variable Number of Contributor Inputs, Updates to Reporting WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The team that created ground-breaking forensic software STRmix™ has launched DBLR™ v1.5, …