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Published on Aug 6, 2026

‘Flooding our streets with poison’: Puyallup man tied to white prison gangs sentenced to 11 years

A 44-year-old Puyallup man was sentenced to 11 years in prison last week for his role as a significant narcotic distributor for a drug trafficking organization tied to white prison gangs. In February 2026, Daniel Hammond was convicted at a trial of …

Source: KIRO 7 - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2026

Three Orange County street gang members sentenced to life for murdering a gangster

SANTA ANA, California – Three Orange County street gang members were each sentenced today to life in federal prison for murdering a gangster in August 2017 who had come into conflict with a member of the Mexican Mafia prison gang. Mike Escobar, 43, a.k …

Source: The FINANCIAL - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2026

United States: Three Southern California Gang Members Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder As Part of Homeland ...

- Advertisement - Mike Escobar, also known as “Risky,” 43, a member of the Little Hood gang in Anaheim, California; James Mendez, also known as “Buck,” 47, a Sureño gang member from Garden Grove, California; and Kevin Trejo, also known as “Minor,” 38, a …

Source: The St Kitts Nevis Observer - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2026

Three men sentenced to life in prison for 2017 Orange County gang murder

Three men were sentenced to life in prison Thursday for their convictions in the 2017 murder of a Costa Mesa street gang member, according to a press release from the Office of Public Affairs issued Friday. Mike Escobar, also known as “Risky,” 43, a member …

Source: The Desert Review - California - Pending
Published on Aug 7, 2026

OC gang members sentenced to life for carrying out murder for Mexican Mafia leader

Three members of Orange County-based street gangs were sentenced to life in prison after they were found guilty of murdering a man on behalf of a Mexican Mafia leader, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday. Federal authorities said in Aug …

Source: NBC Los Angeles - California - Pending
Published on Aug 7, 2026

Is there method to madness at Magazine+?

A thought on many of our minds these days is: “Why did the recent prison riots and ongoing unrest take place as they did?” Perhaps a better question may well be: “Why has Sri Lanka reached a point where one prison disturbance is no longer an isolated …

Source: Daily FT - Pending
Published on Jul 15, 2026

Murder trial delayed again as suspect faces new prison gang assault charge

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The daughter of an 82-year-old West Valley City man is outraged over delays in prosecuting his alleged killer, Noel Munoz Lopez. Noel Munoz Lopez (Graphic: KUTV) On October 4, 2021, Farrell Bartschi was out on his morning walk when …

Source: KMYU - Utah - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2026

The Best Podcasts of the Year So Far

Photo-Illustration: Vulture Vulture podcast critic Nicholas Quah rounds up the year’s best and most interesting podcasts, with an eye toward illustrating broader shifts in the new-media landscape. Check back each month for new additions. Entries are …

Source: Vulture - New York - Pending
Published on Aug 4, 2026

As Bishop Lavis mourns another gang shooting victim, Cape Town pushes for metro police powers

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI Just two weeks after his 45-year-old brother was gunned down a few metres from the Bishop …

Source: Sunday Times - Pending
Published on Aug 5, 2026

Puerto Rico Governor Signs Psychedelics Executive Order

“We are moving toward making Puerto Rico a leader in clinical research and opening new opportunities for our patients, researchers, healthcare professionals, and veterans.” By Jack Gorsline, Psychedelic State(s) of America In a significant move aimed at …

Source: Marijuana Moment - Neutral
Published on Aug 3, 2026

Renowned Organizer Monifa Bandele Explains The Critical Importance Of Black August

August—-Black August—like February’s Black History Month and June’s Juneteenth, is a month dedicated to honoring Black history and history makers. But its look goes beyond those who–mostly rightly–are broadly anointed as such by much of American society. …

Source: NewsOne - Left-wing
Published on Aug 3, 2026

Monifa Bandele Explains The Critical Importance Of Black August

August—-Black August—like February’s Black History Month and June’s Juneteenth, is a month dedicated to honoring Black history and history makers. But its look goes beyond those who–mostly rightly–are broadly anointed as such by much of American society. …

Source: Black America Web - Left-wing
Published on Aug 2, 2026

A Hawaii Politician Breaks Bad

A rthur Brun was pulling off Kaumualii Highway with a Walmart bag full of meth resting on the shotgun seat when he saw the flashing lights of a police cruiser in his rearview mirror. He took a breath and pulled in front of the Lihue post office, across …

Source: Rolling Stone - Left-wing
Published on Jul 24, 2026

2 OC Mexican Mafia gang members convicted of murder ordered from behind bars

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - Two Southern California street gang members operating under the Orange County branch of the Mexican Mafia prison gang have been convicted of federal murder charges following a fatal 2017 robbery attempt in Placentia. What we know …

Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles - California - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 2, 2026

The twisted vile of Trump’s America exposed in Apple’s new 'Cape Fear'

It seems that every three decades, Americans are treated to another iteration of "Cape Fear." A classic thriller story about a deranged stalker based on the 1957 John D. MacDonald novel "The Executioners," each version tells the tale of …

Source: AlterNet - Left-wing
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Artificial Intelligence Could Help Prevent Sexual Assault In Prisons

While robots are not quite ready to roam the halls of prisons, AI use in cameras may offer promising solutions. getty When Congress unanimously passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) in 2003, lawmakers acknowledged something corrections …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on Jul 23, 2026

Two associates of Orange County Mexican Mafia found guilty of murder

The convictions are part of a 2022 crackdown on the prison gang that controls Latino street gangs throughout Southern California. SANTA ANA, Calif. (CN) — Two associates of the Mexican Mafia in Orange County, California, were found guilty Wednesday of …

Source: Courthouse News - Neutral
Published on Jul 23, 2026

Two Street Gang Members Found Guilty of Murdering Victim Outside His Home During Mexican Mafia-Ordered Armed Robbery

Arizona Free Press ← Back to Our Top Stories July 22, 2026 Two members of a Southern California street gang operating under a branch of the Mexican Mafia prison gang were found guilty by a jury today of murdering a man outside his home while trying to rob …

Source: Arizona Free Press - Pending
Published on Jul 29, 2026

Column: What Taylor Sheridan taught me about prison life

"How to Not Die in Prison" carries two bylines: One (larger font) is Taylor Sheridan, the North Texas show runner who's built a TV empire on rough-and-tumble characters from "Yellowstone" to "Landman"; the other (smaller …

Source: The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania - Neutral

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 17:26 GMT

Foreign prisoners launch mass hunger strike in Hell Prison Melrose in Mauritius

The prisoners are appealing directly for international attention and human rights intervention. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Mauritian prison system has developed a troubling pattern of holding foreign …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 14:31 GMT

Sen. Westrom and Rep. Anderson to host Aug. 20 roundtable town meeting on Appleton prison reopening

Following the announcement that the federal government has purchased the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, State Sen. Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) and State Rep. Paul Anderson (R-Starbuck) will host a roundtable town meeting Thursday, Aug. 20, …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 16:37 GMT

Proposed Amendments to Rule 3.801 (Correction of Jail Credit)

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Prison Fellowship Celebrates 50 Years of Ministry at the Birthplace of Its Mission and of Angel Tree

MONTGOMERY, AL, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship, the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, marked its 50th …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 20:31 GMT

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Spartanburg nursing assistant charged with stealing from vulnerable adult

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office’s Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) has arrested Shelia L. Peeler, 51 years old, of Spartanburg, S.C. Peeler faces the following charges: One …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 16:37 GMT

COURT UPHOLDS 20-YEAR SENTENCE FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA DRUG DEALER AFTER FATAL PARKING LOT SHOOTOUT

A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a 20-year prison sentence for an Orlando man involved in a fatal 2022 parking lot shootout, ruling that drug dealers cannot claim self-defense to avoid harsher sentencing guidelines when violence breaks out on rival …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 14:29 GMT

VADOC Announces Launch of Citizens' Academy

Agency News Agency News August 10, 2026 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Joseph W. Walters today announced the launch of the agency’s first Citizens’ Academy, a four‑week program beginning October 14, 2026. The VADOC …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 19:54 GMT

Whitehall Man Arrested as Fugitive of Justice

According to Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy, the Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested Jabe J. Rockwell, 29, of Whitehall, New York on a Fugitive of Justice charge following a joint investigation with the United States Marshals Service. The …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 18:39 GMT

Steven Wilhelm Selected for Top Attorney of the Decade for 2026 by IAOTP

The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will honor Steven Wilhelm at their Annual Awards Gala in NYC at the Plaza Hotel NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Steven H. Wilhelm, Owner, President, …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 18:37 GMT

Hecht Partners Adds Three IP Litigation Partners from King & Wood

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hecht Partners LLP announced today that three intellectual property litigation partners from King & Wood, the firm formerly known as King & Wood Mallesons, have joined …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 18:04 GMT

Maria Laura Canepa selected for Top Expert of the Year in Immigration Services by IAOTP

The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will honor Maria Laura Canepa at their Annual Awards Gala in NYC at the Plaza Hotel NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maria Laura Canepa, Residency, Relocation, …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 16:13 GMT

Jane W. Muir Named Life Member of Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Florida business attorney Jane W. Muir earns life membership recognizing qualifying million- and multi-million-dollar case results. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- J. Muir & Associates, a Florida business law …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 15:28 GMT

Family Ties Air, Plumbing & Drain Partners with UpSmith to Transform Home Services Through AI-Powered Technology

Family Ties Air, Plumbing & Drain Partners with UpSmith to Transform Home Services Through AI-Powered Technology RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family Ties Air, Plumbing & Drain today announced a …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

How to Print Checks on Blank Stock in 2026

FiChecks explains how businesses can print checks on blank stock in 2026, helping improve flexibility, security, and control over business payments. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The need for flexible check …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 13:06 GMT

NAVEX repense WhistleB pour simplifier la gestion de la conformité

PARIS, FRANCE, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NAVEX, leader mondial des logiciels intégrés de gestion des risques et de la conformité, annonce une nouvelle phase de développement de WhistleB, sa solution de référence en matière de …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

SteinLaw Founder Brandon Stein Shares Strategy for Working 'On' the Business Instead of 'In' It

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brandon Stein, founder of SteinLaw, recently shared insights on business growth, productivity, and leadership in a new podcast episode focused on a challenge many business owners …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Ethena Announces Record First Half of 2026 and new CECO as Compliance Leaders Embrace Agentic Compliance

Accelerating enterprise demand for Ethena's AI agents drives more than 60% year-over-year growth; company names Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ethena, the AI …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Featuring David Benn on The Firm Report Podcast Discussing How Law Firms Can Scale Smarter After the Pandemic

Featuring workers’ comp attorney David Benn, this episode explores how stronger branding and an intentional client experience helped fuel his firm’s growth. CORAL SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a new episode …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 12:32 GMT

NAVEX’s new vision for WhistleB offers streamlined compliance

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NAVEX, the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software, today announced it will reimagine its industry-leading WhistleB solution to further meet the needs of …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 12:28 GMT

Maranatha Law Sponsored Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo and Announced Caroline Martinez as Giveaway Winner

Maranatha Law Supports Lakeland Community Events Through Sun 'n Fun Sponsorship and Local Ticket Giveaway LAKELAND, FL, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maranatha Law sponsored the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo in …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 12:17 GMT

Maranatha Law Honors Polk County Educators with Servant's Heart Award, Naming Three Local Teachers as Winners

Maranatha Law, a Lakeland-based personal injury firm, has announced the winners of its Servant's Heart Award contest in Polk County, Florida LAKELAND, FL, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maranatha Law, a Lakeland-based …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 12:01 GMT

iFour Technolab Celebrates its Foundation Day with Hackathon 2026

Nine teams and 45 employees turned real business challenges into AI-powered solutions, proving innovation can come from every corner of an organization. AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iFour Technolab …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

McIntosh Law Firm Earns Two 2026 Best of South Carolina Awards

ANDERSON, SC, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McIntosh Law Firm, LLC, an Anderson-based practice helping South Carolinians plan for their families, property, businesses, and future care, has been named a winner in two categories in …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Roughly 1 in 20 New U.S. Trademark Filings Now Claim AI, New GleanMark Report Finds

GleanMark, a trademark research platform built on the full USPTO record, launches today alongside its first study of U.S. filings. PORT CHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Artificial intelligence" now appears in …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 10:03 GMT

Hopkins CPA Reviews 2026 IRS Guidance Affecting Dyed Fuel Tax Claims in Energy Operations

Hopkins CPA reviews new IRS dyed fuel guidance for 2026, covering stricter documentation expectations and a new excise tax refund option. CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joe Hopkins CPA Breaks Down New …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

Becker Transactions Announces Offerday AI Patent Portfolio Defining the Future of Compliant AI-Powered Hiring

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OfferDay AI Inc., a company pioneering AI-driven hiring decision systems built on large language model technology, today announced the availability of its granted US patent and …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 08:56 GMT

Surety One, Inc. Launches ERISA4204Bonds.com, a Dedicated Underwriting Portal for ERISA § 4204 Sale of Assets Bonds

Surety One, Inc. Launches ERISA4204Bonds.com, the Nation's First Dedicated Underwriting Portal for ERISA § 4204 Sale of Assets Bonds RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Surety One, Inc., the nation's leading …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 04:51 GMT

Titlespace Named a Finalist in the 2026 Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards

Sydney-based Titlespace is a finalist in Champion Legal Services at the 2026 Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards for the second year running. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Titlespace, a Sydney- …

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