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Published on Mar 30, 2025

How a new Georgia bill could change the fate of domestic abuse survivors in prison

ATLANTA (AP) — Mary Favors is still plagued by nightmares from the days her husband beat her, choked her and verbally and sexually abused her. Now, she is in prison for killing him. Their fights often turned physical, and five times he was convicted of …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Conn. woman who facilitated sex trafficking of homeless women sentenced to more than 4 years in prison

A New Haven, Conn., woman who aided in the sex trafficking of two homeless, unemployed, and drug-addicted women was sentenced Thursday to more than four years in federal prison, prosecutors said. Jennifer Fortier, 51, was sentenced in federal court in …

Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Weekend protests. At Krome over Trump deportation program. At Tesla dealerships over Elon Musk, DOGE

Demonstrators in South Florida took to the streets over the weekend to protest President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation strategy and reported inhumane conditions at an immigrant detention center off Krome Avenue in west Miami-Dade. Protesters also …

Source: WLRN - Florida - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Biological mom of Connecticut ‘house of horrors’ victim says seeing stepmom suspect for first time is ‘nauseating’

WATERBURY, Conn. — The biological mother of the Connecticut House of Horrors victim said it was “nauseating” coming face to face with his allegedly evil stepmom — as she revealed she has yet to be reunited with her son. Tracy Vallerand was in court Friday …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Conn. woman sentenced to prison; conspired with Mass. man and woman to sex traffic women

A New Haven woman was sentenced in Boston’s federal court on Thursday for sex trafficking two women for commercial sex work across the Northeast, threating them with violence, United States Attorney Leah Foley’s office said. Jennifer Fortier, 51, was …

Source: MassLive.com - Massachusetts - Center-right
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Where are the cast of Orange is the New Black now? As Uzo Aduba wows in The Residence, how her co-stars failed to break-...

With orange jumpsuits, racy romances and outrageous uprisings, Orange is the New Black captivated audiences when it arrived on Netflix nearly a decade ago. The American drama, which was based on Piper Kerman's 2010 memoir, Orange Is the New Black: My …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Brooklyn comedian’s fake jail stunt lands him in real jail

BROOKLYN — WILLIAM BANKS, a Crown Heights comedian, faked a prison stint in Florida that went viral on X, including an elaborate “escape,” after getting caught by police stealing Israeli flags in Connecticut – only to land in NYC’s Central Booking on March …

Source: Brooklyn Eagle - New York - Neutral
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Human smuggling suspect to be transferred to jail in Conn.

WORCESTER — A federal court judge ordered Friday that the Brazilian national accused of smuggling hundreds of people illegally into the United States is to be transferred to a jail in Connecticut where he can receive frequently needed dialysis treatments. …

Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Massachusetts - Center-left
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Meet the women recruits in the Connecticut Fire Academy

As part of our Women's History Month coverage, we're sharing the stories of the women firefighters currently training at the Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor Locks. This May, 45 members will graduate, and among them are five women. “We are a …

Source: NBC Connecticut - Neutral
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Trump quickly works to consolidate power and muzzle dissenting voices

WASHINGTON — Moving at a rapid-fire clip, Donald Trump has been concentrating power in his hands, pushing the bounds of executive authority while effectively muzzling an array of voices that pose threats to his agenda. Trump is using the multiple levers …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Connecticut man pleads guilty to fatal wrong-way crash in Westchester

A 48-year-old Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in a fatal wrong-way crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Rye Brook last September. The Westchester District Attorney's Office says Jose Espinal slammed into 62-year- …

Source: News 12 Connecticut - Label Pending
Published on Mar 28, 2025

AG joins coalition in requesting legislation to allow phone jamming in jails, prisons

RALEIGH — On Wednesday, Attorney General Jeff Jackson co-led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter urging Congress to pass legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in jails and prisons. The legislation aims …

Source: The Sanford Herald - North Carolina - Label Pending
Published on Mar 27, 2025

Connecticut victim’s biological mother speaks out after stepmom’s arrest

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Connecticut victim’s biological mother speaks out after stepmom’s arrest 03:40 UP NEXT Vance and second lady prepare to visit Greenland amid controversy 03:36 …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Connecticut man found with fentanyl, cocaine, gun and ammo has pleaded guilty

Warren “Wodi” Simpson, 43, of East Hartford, pleaded guilty in Bridgeport Thursday to drug trafficking and gun possession offenses. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A 43-year-old East Hartford man pleaded guilty in Bridgeport federal court Thursday to drug trafficking …

Source: WTIC-TV - Connecticut - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 27, 2025

Bill Would Prohibit Privatization Of CT Prisons

Credit: RDNE Stock project / Pexels.com The Judiciary Committee heard testimony this week in favor of a bill that would prohibit the privatization of prisons in Connecticut. Senate Bill 1238, introduced by the committee, would prevent private …

Source: CT News Junkie - Label Pending
Published on Mar 27, 2025

AG Nessel joins coalition to combat cell phones in prisons

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 31 other attorneys general calling for the passage of legislation to combat the use of cell phones by prisoners. Nessel and the bipartisan coalition are pushing for …

Source: WILX - Michigan - Label Pending
Published on Mar 27, 2025

Crime spree suspect charged in Connecticut murder

A Chicago man accused in a shooting, a home invasion and a police chase that spanned two Pennsylvania counties is now awaiting extradition after being charged with murdering a man in Connecticut last year. Isaac Cintron, 32, has been held without bail at …

Source: Republican Herald - Pennsylvania - Label Pending
Published on Mar 27, 2025

Michigan Has Turned Prisons Into Vocational Villages

Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Marcos Fernandez, a graduate of Michigan’s vocational village program, now owns his own welding company. Photo courtesy of Marcos Fernandez In 2018, Marcos Fernandez found himself leaving prison for …

Source: Urban Milwaukee - Wisconsin - Label Pending
Published on Mar 27, 2025

Connecticut woman accused of holding stepson captive for 20 years pleads not guilty

On February 17, a 32-year-old man set fire to a Connecticut home in a desperate attempt to escape two decades of allegedly being starved and held captive there by his stepmother. Police and fire officials arrived at the Waterbury home after the stepmother, …

Source: The Independent - Center-left

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 16:15 GMT

State Prison Inmate Death Under Investigation

March 30, 2025 (WESTOVER, MD) – Maryland State Police investigators continue an investigation into the death of a state prison inmate in Somerset County. The inmate is identified as Shane Lanham, 28 years old. Lanham was declared deceased on March 29 by …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 10:21 GMT

MEDITERRANEAN: New data reveals large number of deaths in 2024 ― Controversy surrounding recent shipwreck and pushbacks ...

International Organization for Migration (IOM) data reveals that 2,452 people lost their lives in the Mediterranean in 2024 The Cypriot government has refused to investigate recent pushbacks despite a journalist’s offer to present key evidence. The Greek …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 23:21 GMT

Memphis Man Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

A Tennessee man was sentenced today to over seven years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to traffic fentanyl and methamphetamine in the Memphis area. According to court documents, Courtney Davis, 28, of Memphis, also known as Geo and Geo Grape, …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on March 28, 2025 - 00:05 GMT

Operator of Fraudulent Investment Vehicle Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Securities Fraud, Tax Fraud and Other ...

A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 15 and a half years in prison yesterday for defrauding investors, conspiring to defraud the IRS, filing false tax returns, employment tax fraud, wire fraud, obstruction, and other charges. According to court documents …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 27, 2025 - 00:24 GMT

TN Attorney General Leads Bipartisan Coalition Backing Legislation to Curb Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons

NASHVILLE—Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today led a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general calling on Congress to pass H.R. 2350 and S. 1137, federal legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in prisons. …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 20:59 GMT

AG Taylor Joins Bipartisan Coalition Backing Legislation to Curb Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons

March 26, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) â€“ Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor joined a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general, calling on Congress to pass federal legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in prisons. The bill aims to …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 16:13 GMT

Attorney General Jackley Announces Rapid City Man Sentenced To 50 Years in Prison For First Degree Manslaughter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Rapid City man was sentenced Tuesday to 50 years in prison, with 15 …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 23:08 GMT

Rutland Barracks / 2nd Degree Agg Domestic Assault, VCOR X5

VSP News Release-Incident STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE CASE#: 25B4002051 RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bruce Cleaver STATION: Rutland Barracks CONTACT#: 802-773-9101 …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

'The Broken Whistle' Goes Free on Amazon Kindle for Five Days Amid JFK Files Shock and Congressional Probe

From March 30 to April 3, 2025, download "The Broken Whistle" for free on Amazon Kindle and dive into a story that’s “provocative” and “captivating." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 23:02 GMT

GERN Investor Alert: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Urges GERN Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

RADNOR, Pa., March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that securities class action lawsuits have been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

SANA INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Sana Biotechnology, Inc. Investors with ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 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 Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (“Sana” or “the …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

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

NEW YORK, March 30, 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 Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Actinium” …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

MGPI INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that MGP Ingredients, Inc. Investors with Substantial ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 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 MGP Ingredients, Inc. (“MGP Ingredients” or …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Maravai Lifesciences Holdings, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Maravai Lifesciences Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVI) between August 7, 2024 and February 24, 2025, both dates inclusive ( …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 15:56 GMT

GO Deadline in 1 Day: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) Investors of Filing ...

RADNOR, Pa., March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:23 GMT

ROSEN, A TRUSTED AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. Investors to Secure ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN, NETE) between February 3, 2023 and March 13, …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:18 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Monolithic Power Systems

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $75,000 In Monolithic Power Systems To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $75,000 in …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:17 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Grocery Outlet

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Grocery Outlet To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in Grocery …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:16 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Polestar Automotive

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Polestar To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in Polestar …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:14 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Ready Capital

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Ready Capital To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in Ready …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:01 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of ModivCare

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In ModivCare To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in ModivCare …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:55 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of FMC Corporation

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In FMC To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in FMC between November …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:50 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Elastic N.V.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Elastic To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in Elastic between …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:47 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Neumora Therapeutics

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Neumora To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in Neumora pursuant …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:42 GMT

ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Merck & Co., Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) between February 3, 2022 and February 3, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:30 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Perpetua Resources Corp.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Perpetua To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in Perpetua between …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:22 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Newmont

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Newmont To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in Newmont between …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:19 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Edison International

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Edison To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in EDISON between …

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