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Feds officially acknowledge Utah immigrant detention center plans have been abandoned

SALT LAKE CITY — As has been presumed since June, federal officials have abandoned their plans to build a new immigration detention center in Salt Lake City, according to a federal court filing Wednesday. In the joint filing by Salt Lake City, Salt Lake …

ICE no longer intends to turn Salt Lake City warehouse into detention center, court filing says

Through their attorneys, Department of Homeland Security officials told Salt Lake City leaders that they “no longer intend to convert” a Salt Lake City warehouse purchased earlier this year for $145.4 million with now abandoned plans to turn it into a …

ICE confirms it is selling SLC warehouse targeted for detention center

SALT LAKE CITY — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed it is selling its warehouse in Salt Lake City and abandoning plans to build a detention center, at least at that location. In a court filing obtained by FOX 13 News, U.S. Immigration and …

2 New York jail inmates accused of assaulting fellow inmate

New York grandmother vanishes in Las Vegas as family gets mysterious texts from her phone asking for Bitcoin

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Days after a New York grandmother vanished without a trace while visiting Las Vegas, her family says they began receiving …

Grand jury indicts inmate in Gouverneur prison homicide

CANTON, New York (WWNY) - A St. Lawrence County grand jury has indicted an inmate in connection with a homicide at Gouverneur Correctional Facility. Savon O’Neal, 32, was indicted on a count of second-degree assault. In April, O’Neal and his cellmate, …

Prison Phone Co. Says Techs Aren't Owed Public Works Pay

By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton ( August 19, 2026, 3:38 PM EDT) -- A prison phone service provider told a New York federal judge that three field service technicians who installed and maintained telecommunications systems in hospitals and prisons did not agree to …

Niagara Falls woman is sentenced to up to 8 years in prison for shooting two men

LOCKPORT — A Falls woman, with a lengthy rap sheet, has been sentenced to 6 1/2 to 8 years in state prison for a double shooting outside a 19th Street convenience store. New York State Supreme Court Justice Mario Giacobbe handed down the sentence to …

Man dies at Bellevue jail unit in sixth NYC custody death of 2026

A 36-year-old man in custody at a Bellevue Hospital jail unit died on Wednesday morning after he was found in medical distress. Christopher Rodriguez was pronounced dead at about 8:39 a.m. at the Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit at Bellevue, according to …

New York Man Sentenced in $8M DME Fraud Case

BROOKLYN, New York—Renat Abramov, a man from Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for conspiring to launder more than $8 million in healthcare fraud proceeds for durable medical equipment (DME) through a United States bank on behalf of …

Suge Knight Gang Associate Dodges Questions at Tupac Trial: “Not Gonna Send Him to Prison”

A former gang member who says he worked “under the table” security for Suge Knight during Death Row Records’ heyday testified Tuesday he knew “everybody that was there” the night Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas — but he’s not naming names. …

Kazakhstan sentences journalist Gulnara Bazhkenova to eight years in prison as pre-election press crackdown intensifies

New York, August 19, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists is shocked by the eight-year prison sentence handed down to Gulnara Bazhkenova, former editor-in-chief of independent outlet Orda, in Kazakhstan on August 18, and warns that this latest …

State report says Monroe County Jail inmate’s death was preventable: Local lawmakers respond

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Monroe County Democratic Caucus has released a statement regarding the death of an inmate at the Monroe County Jail in 2023. What happened? According to a December 2025 report from the New York state Commission of Correction, Brian …

Democrat ahead of GOP incumbent in Alaska Senate race, and man in prison will be on November ballot

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N.J. correctional officer admits taking bribes to smuggle contraband into prison

August 19, 2026 / 11:30 AM EDT / CBS New York From jailer to jailed.  A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty after admitting to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced …

IG Prisons Motaher to become defence adviser at Bangladesh's Permanent Mission to UN

Inspector General of Prisons Brig Gen Syed Mohammad Motaher Hossain has been sent back to the army. Motaher, who held the position as the chief of prisons for the last two years, is tipped to become the next defence adviser at the defence wing of the …

Letters To Prison Turns Words Of Faith Into A Message Of Hope Beyond Physical Walls

Beverly A. Stubblefield draws from incarceration, psychology, and biblical study to offer encouragement for people facing prisons of many kinds. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beverly A. Stubblefield, Ph. …

Inside the WWD Archives: When New York’s Art World Entered Fashion’s Orbit

If fashion is an art form, one of its most relatable and important influences is directly connected to Pop Art and the postmodern era. But beyond the artworks, there was something equally impactful in the 1960s and beyond from the energy and creativity of …

New York Association for Pupil Transportation Urges Motorists to be Extra Careful as Schools Reopen

LATHAM, N.Y. – With schools reopening statewide and as students head back to school, the New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) is urging motorists to use extra caution around school buses and stop when they see the flashing red lights. …

Leving Law Seminar: Identifying Civil Rights and Medical Negligence

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The nationally acclaimed Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on August …

Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights Launches Employment Law Glossary for California Workers

Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights launched an employment law glossary to help California employees understand legal terms and make informed decisions. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lawyers for …

Federal Court Preserves Only Limited Easterly ROCMuni Claims, as Haselkorn & Thibaut Continues Investor Investigation

Court allows only certain investor claims to proceed in the Easterly ROCMuni class action. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haselkorn & Thibaut, P.A., a national law firm representing investors in …

VMHA Joins Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce to Expand Veteran Mental Health Support

VMHA joins the Fort Worth Chamber to expand access to ethical, independent psychological medical examinations for local veterans. FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VMHA (Veteran Mental Health Assessment) …

Tinsel Magazine Publishes 'Who Keeps the Money,' Part Three of Its 'Talent First' Series

Third Installment Traces a Gifted Dollar Through App Stores, Platforms, and Agencies, and Reviews Published Revenue Splits Across the Industry NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tinsel Magazine has published …

Leobit Introduces an AI-Native SDLC to Accelerate Customer Software Delivery

Leobit is evolving into an AI-first engineering organization with a new AI-native SDLC that embeds AI across the delivery process, with engineers in control. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leobit has introduced …

Rise Marketing Group Helps Law Firms Drive Real Client Growth Through Digital Marketing

Massachusetts Digital Marketing Agency Drives Measurable Growth for Law Firms Through Google Ads, SEO and AI Search DEDHAM, MA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rise Marketing Group, an accredited Google-partner agency in …

Reuben Raucher & Blum Attorneys Recognized as 2027 Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Four Firm Attorneys Honored for Excellence in Complex Litigation, Family Law, and Insurance Coverage LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boutique Los Angeles law firm Reuben Raucher & Blum announced today …

Parrino|Shattuck, PC and Thomas P. Parrino Recognized in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide

The firm and its name partner are recognized in the Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth category for Connecticut WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WESTPORT, Conn., August 19, 2026. Parrino|Shattuck, PC has …

Michelle R. Generaux Named a 2026 Private Equity and M&A Visionary by LA Times

Honor recognizes Generaux's ten years leading Murtaugh LLP and her M&A work for architecture, engineering, and design firms across California. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Southern California law firm …

Four Florida Criminal Law Changes Taking Effect October 1

Roussos Law Group explains new felony offenses, stricter enforcement of pretrial release conditions, expanded gang-membership criteria, and other changes. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Four Florida Criminal Law Changes …

Elias Franco Expands Public Adjusting and Educational Outreach, Empowering Policyholders Across Eight States

Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator and Public Adjuster Elias Franco Focuses on Empowering Property Owners Through Knowledge and Strategic Claims Advocacy ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Elias Franco Ramirez Tapia …

Smithey Law Group Opens Washington, D.C. Office to Represent Federal Workers and D.C. Employees

Smithey Law Group LLC, a Maryland employment and labor law firm with more than 25 years of experience, has opened a new office in Washington, D.C WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smithey Law Group LLC, a …

LATLC’s 10th Annual Great Tryke Giveaway Provides Adaptive Tricycles to Children with Disabilities

LATLC and OCTLC presented adaptive trykes to children with disabilities and assembled 1,000 toiletry kits for veterans experiencing homelessness. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ …

California Employers Face Tighter Deadlines on Workplace Claim Responses

California’s civil rights agency receives about 33,000 complaints a year, and the statutory windows employers work within are narrower than many assume. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California employers …

Posey Legal Named a Leading Oregon Family & Divorce Law Firm

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Posey Legal, PC is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized by Doyle’s Guide as a 2026 Leading Family & Divorce Law Firm in Oregon. The recognition highlights the firm’s …

Every Pet Finds a Home at Polk County Adoption Event Hosted by Brooks Law Group

Winter Haven community adopts every dog brought to local event in coordination with Polk County Animal Control WINTER HAVEN, FL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- All four dogs available at an Aug. 1 pet adoption event hosted by …

KJT Law Group Celebrates Four Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

GLENDALE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KJT Law Group, LLP is proud to celebrate the recognition of four of its attorneys by Super Lawyers, highlighting the firm’s depth of experience across personal injury, complex …

Complimentary Meetings for Adjacent Landowners Along the Proposed FNOR Rail-Trail in Ocala

Meetings Will Explain How Rail-Trail Conversions Can Affect Adjacent Property Rights OCALA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stewart, Wald & Smith, LLC ("SWS"), a national law firm concentrating on Rails-to- …

Deadline Passed: 2,389 California Parks Risk Losing Their Permit to Operate

Three months after the Park Manager Training Program deadline, 46% of California's mobilehome and RV parks are still pending compliance. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California’s Park Manager Training Program …