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Published on 04:15 GMT

Executions in Alabama and Texas as Trump administration sets out death penalty agenda

Steven Lawayne Nelson (left) and Demetrius Frazier (right). [AP Photo/Michael Graczyk/Alabama Department of Corrections]The states of Alabama and Texas carried out one execution each last week, bringing the number of executions in 2025 to three. …

Source: World Socialist Web Site - Left-wing
Published on Feb 9, 2025

Officials search for two inmates who walked away from Oklahoma correctional facility

Justin Turner, 33, and David James, 42, reportedly walked away from the LeFlore County center at around 11:15 a.m. on Feb. 8. HODGEN, Okla — Officials are currently searching for two inmates who reportedly walked away from Jim E. Hamilton Correctional …

Source: KFSM - Arkansas - Neutral
Published on Feb 8, 2025

Why Oklahoma is looking to privatize its prison food service

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is considering privatizing its food service, hoping to cut costs and improve food quality. Critics, however, point to past failures of prison food privatization in other states, citing issues like poor food quality …

Source: The Oklahoman - Label Pending
Published on 01:37 GMT

Geolocation Takes the Day at Churchill Downs

Like the thoroughbred Rich Strike at the 2022 Kentucky Derby, one category of personal data recently broke from the rear and galloped its way to the forefront of awareness, astonishing the grandstands. You may hold its source in the palm of your hand. It …

Source: National Law Review - Neutral
Published on Feb 7, 2025

Alabama death row inmate executed Feb. 6 by nitrogen hypoxia

Published 9:42 am Friday, February 7, 2025 An Alabama death row inmate was executed Feb. 6 by nitrogen hypoxia at William C. Holman Correctional Facility, just outside Atmore, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. Public Information Officer …

Source: The Atmore Advance - Alabama - Label Pending
Published on Feb 7, 2025

‘Let’s go’: Alabama uses nitrogen gas to execute man for 1991 murder

ATMORE, Ala. — Alabama executed a man on Thursday who was convicted in the 1991 rape, robbery and murder of a Birmingham woman, becoming the fourth person put to death by nitrogen gas. Demetrius Terrence Frazier, 52, was executed at the William C. Holman …

Source: WFTV - Florida - Label Pending
Published on Feb 7, 2025

Gov. Whitmer stood by as Alabama gassed a Detroit native to death

An Alabama prison executed a Detroit man Thursday evening after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declined to intervene, ignoring pleas from his family, attorneys, and death penalty opponents who argued she had the authority to demand his return to Michigan, where the …

Source: Detroit Metro Times - Michigan - Left-wing
Published on Feb 9, 2025

Second suspect in infamous Adams County animal cruelty case in custody, authorities say

Deanna Sue Huff, 64, was arrested on Jan. 29, according to court records. She and alleged accomplice Shawn Hirschbine are facing more than 250 animal cruelty charges ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — Note: The video is from June 17, 2024. The second of two suspects …

Source: WPMT - Pennsylvania - Uncategorized
Published on Feb 7, 2025

Alabama Department of Corrections proposes $50 million budget increase

At Thursday’s hearing before the state legislature’s joint Finances and Budget Committee, Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm requested a $50 million increase for the ADOC’s 2026 fiscal year budget, which would raise the department’s …

Source: Alabama Political Reporter - Center-left
Published on Feb 7, 2025

Alabama executes Demetrius Frazier with nitrogen, adding to state’s grim record

On February 6, 2025, at 6:36 p.m., the State of Alabama executed 52-year-old Demetrius Terrence Frazier at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore. Frazier was sentenced to death for the 1991 rape and murder of 41-year-old Pauline Brown in …

Source: Alabama Political Reporter - Center-left
Published on Feb 7, 2025

Oklahoma Looks to Privatize Prison Food Service

Sign up today for First Watch! Want to understand Oklahoma better? Sign up for First Watch and let Ted Streuli guide you beyond the surface of daily news. Fresh food was easy to come by when Teri Castle began serving time in the West Virginia Department of …

Source: Oklahoma Watch - Left-wing
Published on Feb 5, 2025

Visitor arrested at Holman Correctional Facility on contraband charges

A visitor at Holman Correctional Facility was arrested on contraband charges on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) said Nanceen Alexander is accused of passing a package to inmate Cedric Floyd, prompting correctional …

Source: WJSU - Alabama - Label Pending
Published on Feb 7, 2025

Alabama executes Demetrius Frazier for the 1991 murder of Pauline Brown

February 6, 2025 – ATMORE, AL – the state of Alabama executed Demetrius Frazier for the capital murder of Pauline Brown. Governor Kay Ivey said that “rapists and murderers are not welcome in our streets.” The Governor’s office announced that earlier this …

Source: Alabama Gazette - Right-wing
Published on Feb 7, 2025

Alabama puts Detroit man to death for 1991 murder

Atmore, Ala. — An Alabama inmate from Detroit convicted of murdering a woman after breaking into her apartment as she slept was put to death Thursday. Demetrius Frazier, 52, was pronounced dead at 6:36 p.m. CST at a south Alabama prison for his murder …

Source: The Detroit News - Michigan - Neutral
Published on Feb 7, 2025

Demetrius Frazier executed in Alabama for woman's 1991 murder

Alabama executed Demetrius Frazer by nitrogen gas for the murder of 41-year-old Pauline Brown in Birmingham, Alabama in November 1991. Alabama has used nitrogen gas on three other inmates in the past year. Critics say it amounts to torture while proponents …

Source: The Daily Advertiser - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on Feb 7, 2025

GASSED TO DEATH: Alabama death row inmate becomes fourth prisoner executed with nitrogen gas over 1991 murder and rape

The State of Alabama has officially executed Demetrius Terrence Frazier after he was convicted of the 1991 murder of 41-year-old Pauline Brown. ( Image: AP) The State of Alabama has officially executed Demetrius Terrence Frazier after he was convicted of …

Source: The Mirror US - Left-wing
Published on Feb 6, 2025

Stomach-turning words of 'vicious' rapist killer who'll be executed in Alabama

A vicious Alabama killer who said he murdered one of his victims because he 'didn't like whiny women who pleaded for their lives' is set to be executed tonight by the controversial nitrogen hypoxia method. Demetrius Terrence Frazier, 52, is …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Feb 6, 2025

Whitmer: Alabama execution of Michigan man is out of my hands

Detroit — Less than two hours before Demetrius Frazier of Detroit was scheduled to be executed in Alabama, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the situation was out of her hands. "It's in the hands of Kay Ivey," Whitmer said of Alabama's …

Source: The Detroit News - Michigan - Neutral
Published on Feb 6, 2025

Texas State Senate considers law allowing school teachers to carry weapons

The Texas State Senate is considering a law which would allow school teachers, who have a concealed carry permit, to carry a gun while at school. Texas Senate Bill 83 was filed by Republican State Senator Bob Hall, of Canton. If passed, the law would also …

Source: KJAS - Texas - Label Pending

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Published on February 7, 2025 - 22:50 GMT

Ex-49ers Star Dana Stubblefield Released from Prison Today After Conviction Thrown Out Due to Racial Bias

Sixth Court of Appeals Overturned Stubblefield’s conviction after the defense proved racial bias during the trial SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, California Superior Court Judge Hector Ramon ruled ex- …

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Published on February 6, 2025 - 05:43 GMT

A 48-year-old father remanded at Auki Correctional Facility for a DV incident

A 48-year-old father remanded at Auki Correctional Facility for a DV incident A 48-year-old father has been remanded at Auki Correctional Facility for chasing his […]

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Published on February 7, 2025 - 02:47 GMT

After Conviction Thrown Out Due to Racial Bias, Friday 2/7/25 Hearing Set to Release Ex-49ers Stubblefield from Prison

Defense Attorneys Rosenfeld & Sawyer, who have represented Stubblefield since 2015 and helped prove racial bias, will argue for Stubblefield’s immediate release SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A hearing …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 18:25 GMT

Attorney General Jackley Announces Former Prison Employee Sentenced To Prison For Sexual Contact with Prison Inmate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a former state prison employee has been sentenced to 90 days in prison …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 22:14 GMT

Attorney General James Secures Prison Sentence for Serial Health Care Fraudster

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the sentencing of Imran Shams, 66, of California, to eight and one third to twenty-five years in state prison for his role in a scheme that wrongfully billed Medicaid millions of dollars …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 18:21 GMT

Member of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Sentenced to 44 Years in Prison for Terrorism Offenses

Minh Quang Pham, also known as “Amim”, 41, was sentenced today to 44 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release for attempted suicide bombing in alliance with al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), a designated foreign terrorist organization. …

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Published on February 6, 2025 - 16:51 GMT

Anti-Drone Market CAGR to be at 27.9% | $14.6 billion Industry Revenue by 2031

By application, detection segment is projected to dominate the global anti-drone market in terms of growth rate. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research …

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Published on February 6, 2025 - 23:07 GMT

Shaftsbury Barracks / Burglary and Unlawful Trespass

VSP News Release-Incident STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE CASE#: 25B3000377 RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks …

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Published on February 9, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Kuck Baxter LLC Earns Honorable Mention in 2024 Best of Georgia Awards

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, February 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kuck Baxter LLC, a distinguished name in U.S. immigration law, has been recognized with an Honorable Mention in the 2024 Best of Georgia Awards by Gbj.com. This accolade stands as …

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Published on February 10, 2025 - 00:26 GMT

ThinkCareBelieve: President Trump Is Keeping His Promises

Washington, DC, Feb. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve's First Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/02/07/u-s-government-audits-continue-while-president-trump-attends-national-prayer-breakfast/ …

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Published on February 10, 2025 - 00:14 GMT

Western Asset Mutual Fund Announcement: Western Asset Mutual Fund Investors That Suffered Losses Are Encouraged to ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of Western Asset Management Company mutual fund investors resulting from allegations that …

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Published on February 9, 2025 - 23:53 GMT

ThinkCareBelieve: President Trump Is Keeping His Promises

Washington, DC, Feb. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve's First Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/02/07/u-s-government-audits-continue-while-president-trump-attends-national-prayer-breakfast/ …

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Published on February 9, 2025 - 23:13 GMT

ROSEN, A TOP-RANKED LAW FIRM, Encourages Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBA) between April 2, 2020 …

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Published on February 9, 2025 - 22:25 GMT

Paladin Energy Ltd Announcement: If You Have Suffered Losses in Paladin Energy Ltd (OTC: PALAF), You Are Encouraged to ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Paladin Energy Ltd (OTC: PALAF) resulting from allegations that …

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Published on February 9, 2025 - 10:10 GMT

Campaign Launched to Support the Last Two Survivors of Black Wall Street with Homes for Heroes Initiative

Campaign Launched to Support the Last Two Survivors of Black Wall Street with Homes for Heroes Initiative TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, February 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an effort to honor and support Viola Fletcher, 110, and Lessie …

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Published on February 9, 2025 - 22:08 GMT

ROSEN, A TOP-RANKED LAW FIRM, Encourages Target Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) between August 26, 2022 and …

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Published on February 9, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

FTAI INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that FTAI Aviation Ltd. Investors with Substantial ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against FTAI Aviation Ltd. (“FTAI Aviation” or “the …

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Published on February 9, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

IIPR INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. Investors ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (“IIPR” …

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Published on February 9, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

REGN INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Investors with ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising-- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Regeneron” …

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Published on February 9, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

ENPH INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Enphase Energy, Inc. Investors with Substantial ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Enphase Energy, Inc. (“Enphase” or “the …

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Published on February 9, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

NMRA INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Neumora Therapeutics, Inc. Investors with ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Neumora Therapeutics, Inc. (“Neumora” or “ …

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Published on February 9, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

RIG INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Transocean Ltd. Investors with Substantial Losses ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Transocean Ltd. (“Transocean” or “the …

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Published on February 9, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

ROSEN, A TRUSTED AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Nextracker, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ: NXT) between February 1, 2024 and August 1, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), …

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Published on February 9, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

ROSEN, NATIONALLY REGARDED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages AstraZeneca PLC Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of AstraZeneca PLC (NASDAQ: AZN) between February 23, 2022 and December 17, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period …

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Published on February 9, 2025 - 15:30 GMT

NVO INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Novo Nordisk A/S Investors with Substantial Losses ...

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO) securities between November 2, 2022 and December 19, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”), have …

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Published on February 9, 2025 - 14:44 GMT

ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Newmont Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) between February 22, 2024 and …

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Published on February 8, 2025 - 21:42 GMT

LA Deputy District Attorney Jessie McGrath Speaks Out on Transitioning and LGBTQ+ Issues on My Girl Life Podcast

Jessie shares her journey from a small town in Colorado to her current life in Nebraska and Los Angeles. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Jessie McGrath is stepping …

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Published on February 8, 2025 - 17:50 GMT

Desh Law Expands to New Office in East Rutherford, NJ to Better Serve Immigration Clients

Desh Law has moved to 1 Meadowlands Plz, Suite 200, East Rutherford, NJ, to better serve NJ immigration clients. Conveniently near highways & transit. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Desh Law, a …

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