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Published on 02:18 GMT

Trump Admin Prepares to Reopen Alcatraz 62 Years After Its Closure: See How the Notorious Island Prison Looks Today By ...

NEED TO KNOW The Trump administration is preparing to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz Island The notorious maximum-security prison was shuttered in 1963 due to disrepair and high maintenance costs The prison, which has operated as a historic site for several …

Source: People - New York - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 17, 2025

Feds prep for reopening of Alcatraz prison. Critics call it the ‘stupidest initiative yet’

Two federal officials toured the infamous Alcatraz penitentiary in the San Francisco Bay early Thursday morning as part of the Trump administration’s effort to reopen the infamous island prison, a move that critics say would be more expensive than building …

Source: Los Angeles Times - Center-left
Published on 00:09 GMT

'Chaotic' Pentonville prison released criminals too early and kept others locked up for too long, damning report reveals

A ‘chaotic’ prison released criminals too early – and kept others behind bars too long – amid a series of ‘shocking’ failures, a watchdog has revealed. Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor placed HMP Pentonville on special measures after uncovering a …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Jul 17, 2025

Trump admin confirms plans to renovate and reopen California's Alcatraz prison

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary to the Interior Doug Burgum each visited Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco on Thursday, just months after President Donald Trump called for the historic prison to be reopened for "America’s …

Source: WSFL-TV - Florida - Pending
Published on 01:55 GMT

Correctional officer stabbed in face at B.C. prison, renewing violence concerns

The union representing Canadian correctional officers is sounding the alarm about violence and drug use in prisons, after one of its members was injured in B.C. The attack happened early Monday morning at the Kent Institution, B.C.’s only maximum security …

Source: Global News - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2025

Bondi attempts to turn the page on Epstein with visit to Alcatraz amid plans to reopen infamous prison

Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited Alcatraz on Thursday, where they are expected to announce plans to reopen the dilapidated California state prison that closed decades ago for being too expensive to operate and has since …

Source: Washington Examiner - Pending
Published on 04:18 GMT

NC man sentenced to prison for multi-state cattle fraud scheme

Williams Edwards knowingly bought cattle from NC with worthless checks and resold the cattle in Texas and Oklahoma. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina man has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a multi-state livestock theft scheme that …

Source: WCNC - North Carolina - Pending
Published on Jul 17, 2025

Leadership shake-up announced at 2 Georgia prisons

Leadership shake-up announced at 2 Georgia prisons Smith State Prison in Glennville and the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson have new wardens Updated: 3:23 PM EDT Jul 17, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ Two Georgia State Prisons are …

Source: WJCL TV - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2025

Justice Department Seeks Lists of Undocumented Jail Inmates From SF Sheriff and Others in CA

The Trump administration is going to try to have a showy showdown over sanctuary policies in California, and likely elsewhere, and they're now setting their sights on county jails and sheriffs in large jurisdictions. The US Department of Justice put …

Source: SFist - California - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2025

South Dakota inmate enters 'not guilty' pleas in prison overdose case

A South Dakota inmate, who allegedly provided a drug to another inmate that led to his death in February, has pleaded not guilty to charges against him. Manarion Fuse, a 21-year-old man and inmate held at the G. Norton Jameson Annex, a maximum security …

Source: Argus Leader - South Dakota - Pending
Published on 03:36 GMT

Uttar Pradesh News: Lucknow Court Sentences Man To 7 Years Of Jail In State’s First ‘Digital Arrest’ Cyber Fraud Case

Lucknow court delivers swift justice in Uttar Pradesh’s first ‘digital arrest’ cyber fraud case | Representational Image Lucknow: In a landmark decision, a Lucknow court has sentenced a man to seven years in prison in Uttar Pradesh’s first conviction …

Source: Free Press Journal - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2025

Court appearances begin for inmates charged in state penitentiary riot

SIOUX FALLS — Court appearances are underway for some of the 24 prison inmates charged in connection to unrest at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. Seven of the two dozen inmates indicted have made court appearances at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, …

Source: Sioux Falls Live - South Dakota - Pending
Published on 01:10 GMT

L.A. County sheriff says there's 'no choice' but to honor ICE warrants for jail inmates

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Thursday that his department has “no choice” but to turn inmates over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when it receives federal judicial warrants seeking the transfer of inmates in its county jails. …

Source: The Daily Pilot - Calfornia - Pending
Published on 04:13 GMT

Former Ohio sheriff’s deputy gets 90 years in prison for rape of child, other sex crimes

BATAVIA, Ohio — A man who once was a sheriff’s deputy in Clermont County was sentenced Thursday to 90 years in prison for the rape of a young child and numerous other sex crimes, reports say. The sentencing of Brigham Jones, 50, of Batavia, comes after he …

Source: Cleveland.com - Ohio - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2025

Justice Department wants information on undocumented immigrants inside California jails

Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. In another attempt to ratchet up immigration …

Source: LAist - California - Neutral
Published on 00:31 GMT

“Many jails in India waiting for Gandhi’s”: Assam CM hits back at Rahul Gandhi’s remarks

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma doubled down on Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his “jail” remarks, and said that there are many jails in India “waiting for the Gandhis”. Speaking to the media, CM Sarma …

Source: The News Mill - Neutral
Published on 03:55 GMT

Man avoids prison for infant's fentanyl death in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS — A man has been ordered to seek intensive addiction treatment through the city's drug court program, but avoided prison, after his infant son died by an accidental fentanyl overdose. Antwaun Robinson, 33, pleaded guilty Thursday to …

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2025

Minnesota defends new law requiring jails to continue inmates’ medications

ST. PAUL — The state of Minnesota responded Monday, July 14, to a lawsuit challenging a new state law that requires jails to continue inmates’ medications taken before incarceration. The memorandum filed by the state Monday argues that the lawsuit — …

Source: Pine and Lakes Echo Journal - Minnesota - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2025

In 3 Months, 99 Chinese, Filipinos Go to Jail for Cyberterrorism, Fraud

A data review and statements published by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) show that at least 99 foreign nationals, mostly Chinese, have been convicted for cybercrime, cyberterrorism, illegal mining and internet fraud in Nigeria between …

Source: Foundation for Investigative Journalism - Neutral

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 21:42 GMT

12 Years After the Largest Prison Hunger Strike in U.S. History, The Strike Film Helps Advocates' Call to End Solitary

Through more than 100 screenings across the country, The Strike film supports efforts to mobilize audiences to end the use of solitary confinement. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- July marks 12 years since …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 19:25 GMT

National Commissioner Samuel Thobakgale leads high-impact search operation at Pollsmoor Correctional Facility

In a continued effort to ensure safe and secure correctional facilities, the National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services, Mr Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale, led yet another successful multidisciplinary search operation, this time at the …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 19:49 GMT

U.S. Department of Justice Requests Data on Criminal Illegal Aliens in California Jails

WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Justice issued requests to sheriffs in multiple major California counties—including Los Angeles and San Francisco Counties—for lists of all inmates in their jails who are not citizens of the United States, their crimes …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on July 18, 2025 - 04:16 GMT

DHS Statement on Capture of Violent Extremist Involved in Prairieland Attack on ICE Agents

FBI Most Wanted Suspect for attack on ICE agents arrested after joint investigation with ICE and law enforcement partners WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement as the week-long manhunt for …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 04:15 GMT

Biden-Appointed Judge Ignores Biological Reality and the Rule of Law, Orders Illegal Alien Released

Release Date: July 17, 2025 A biological male was placed in a men’s facility in alignment with the President’s Executive Order and for the safety of women in ICE custody WASHINGTON – Biden-appointed U.S. District Judge Amy Baggio recently ordered the …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 20:38 GMT

MSP Leonardtown Weekly Press Release 7/17/2025

MSP Leonardtown Weekly Press Release 7/17/2025 July 17, 2025 Lieutenant Krystle Rossignol Barrack “T” Leonardtown 23200 Leonard Hall Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-8955 Main 301-475-2948 Fax FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2025 On 7/9/ …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 08:17 GMT

GBI Investigates Coffee County Jail Inmate Death

Douglas, GA (July 15, 2025) – At the request of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating the death of Diane Marie Jacob, age 48, of Douglas, GA, who was an inmate in the Coffee County Jail. On Monday, June 7, 2025, at about 3:10 p.m …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 17:55 GMT

Erdogan Opponent Receives Sentence for Insult

(MENAFN) Ekrem Imamoglu, previously the mayor of Istanbul and a significant opponent to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has received a 20-month prison term for allegedly directing an insult at a public prosecutor, according to local press accounts. …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 04:00 GMT

MOONTON Games partners The Little Black Book Studios and Base Media to develop animated series for Mobile Legends

The series will feature the same award-winning animation team behind Ne Zha 2 SINGAPORE, CHINA, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MOONTON Games, the global developer and publisher of the hit mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

Ditto Transcripts Unveils Surging General Transcription Services Market: 99% Accuracy & Compliant Human‑Powered

Ditto Transcripts reports rapid growth in general transcription, highlighting unmatched 99% accuracy, compliance, and trusted U.S.-based human transcriptionists DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ditto Transcripts, a …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on July 17, 2025 - 22:24 GMT

Financial Independence After Divorce, Securing Family Futures This Summer

July spotlights independence and family security with practical legal advice from family law attorney Tiffany L. Andrews FOLSOM, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- July is often associated with independence, reflection, and …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 21:42 GMT

12 Years After the Largest Prison Hunger Strike in U.S. History, The Strike Film Helps Advocates' Call to End Solitary

Through more than 100 screenings across the country, The Strike film supports efforts to mobilize audiences to end the use of solitary confinement. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- July marks 12 years since …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 20:56 GMT

National Bar Association Hosts Centennial Convention in Chicago: 100 Years of Legal Excellence, Advocacy, and Legacy

Uniting legal minds and communities to celebrate a century of impact and drive innovation for the future WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Bar Association (NBA), the nation’s oldest and largest …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 20:49 GMT

Rachel R. Schrager named to '40 under 40 - Civil Plaintiff' by National Trial Lawyers

Rachel Schrager of Kogan & DiSalvo Named to National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40 – Civil Plaintiff” List BOYNTON BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rachel Schrager, a Shareholder at …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 15:36 GMT

Rise Tactical Carrier Earns NTOA Approval with High Marks for Performance and Reliability

Rated 4.69 overall, the carrier joins the NTOA’s Member Tested and Recommended list for elite tactical gear FORT COLLINS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Angel Armor announced that its RISE Tactical Carrier, equipped …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 15:15 GMT

Plano, TX Criminal Defense Firm Welcomes New Associate Attorney Jess Gambrell

PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Crowder Law Firm, P.C. is excited to share that Attorney Jess Gambrell has been hired as the newest addition to our practice. Attorney Gambrell complements our well-rounded team …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 15:14 GMT

Author Patrick L. Scott Discusses ‘A Just Revenge’ and Its Themes of Vengeance on BrightWord Books

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Patrick L. Scott, known for his gripping storytelling and nuanced characters, was recently featured on The BrightWord Books Podcast to discuss his powerful novel, A Just …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Firm Performance Partners with BigScoots to Offer Clients Enhanced Legal Website Hosting

Firm Performance partners with BigScoots to offer its clients legal website hosting options for optimal security, reliability, and scalability. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BigScoots, a site-specific, fully …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 13:50 GMT

TWO HILL FARRER ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED IN THE 2025 LAWDRAGON 500 X – THE NEXT GENERATION GUIDE

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Junior Partners Erika Silverman and Charles "Chase" Bakaly IV are recognized in the “2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 13:50 GMT

TWO HILL FARRER PARTNERS NAMED TOP LITIGATORS & TRIAL LAWYERS BY THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Partners G. Cresswell Templeton III and William “Buz” White are recognized as “Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Aerolib Physician Advisors Launches Comprehensive Solutions to Combat Soaring Hospital Denials & Boost Revenue Cycle

Aerolib's flagship offering, Aerolib COMPLETE, provides a comprehensive, all-inclusive solution for a single, transparent price. FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aerolib Physician Advisors, a leading provider of …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Imperial Advisory, Inc. Launches 'Imperial Advisory Alliance,' Announces Strategic Affiliation with NYC Advisors, LLC

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Imperial Advisory, a fractional CFO and C-suite advisory firm, today announced the formation of the Imperial Advisory Alliance, a new initiative designed to bring together a vetted …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 09:19 GMT

OneAdvanced revolutionises workplace productivity with new AI Agents

UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building on the success of OneAdvancedAI, the UK’s first sovereign AI platform, secure, trusted and safe by design, OneAdvanced, a leading provider of AI-powered sector-focused software, is raising the …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 08:10 GMT

MatterSuite Launches Mobile App to Streamline Legal Operations Anywhere

MatterSuite launches its mobile app, empowering legal professionals to manage matters, docs, and deadlines from anywhere with seamless AI-powered efficiency. MILPITAS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In its mission to make …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 04:45 GMT

BlackVue ELITE 8 Series Redefines Vehicle Surveillance with Extended Parking Mode and Unmatched Low-Light Performance

Power Saving Parking Mode Features Under 1 mA Current Draw and Under 1 Second Wake-Up Time. Clear Capture Under 0.03 Lux with Sony STARVIS 2 Sensor and Dual HDR SEONGNAM-SI, GYEONGGI PROVINCE, SOUTH KOREA, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 01:00 GMT

Tommy Lee Ruff of Common Sense Economics, LLC Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

HARRISON, AR, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Common Sense Economics for the Family, founded by financial consultant and estate planner Tommy Lee Ruff, is proud to announce breakthrough contributions in the field of personal …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 22:55 GMT

'Ergo-sum' Hardware-Based AGI Safety Architecture Grounded in Ethics and Quantum Logic unveiled

Inventor Daniel Solis Unveils “Ergo-sum”: A Hardware-Based AGI Safety Architecture Grounded in Ethics and Quantum Logic. ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After decades of seeking solutions to AGI alignment - one …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 22:10 GMT

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO WESTPARK CAPITAL CUSTOMERS: GWG L BOND INVESTORS URGED TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION

Contact the Law Firm of KlaymanToskes for A Free and Confidential Consultation to Discuss Pursuing an Additional Potential Recovery BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and securities law …

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