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Published on 18:05 GMT

State next month to take control of Oklahoma private prison

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Corrections next month is expected to take over the private prison in Lawton. Lawmakers appropriated $312 million to purchase the facility from The GEO Group. The state expects to take over the facility July 25. …

Source: Oklahoma Voice - Left-wing
Published on 15:50 GMT

ODOC to purchase Lawton Correctional Facility, take over operations in July

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections plans to purchase the Lawton Correctional Facility and take over operations by July 25. The facility is currently owned by the GEO Group and is the last privately run prison used by the state. Once the purchase is …

Source: KGOU - Oklahoma - Public Broadcaster
Published on 12:40 GMT

THURS: Family hires lawyer after New Mexico man dies in Clayton state prison, + More

Family hires lawyer after New Mexico man dies in Clayton state prison - Austin Fisher, Source New Mexico The family of a man who died in a New Mexico state prison last month has taken initial steps toward pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit. New Mexico …

Source: KUNM - New Mexico - Public Broadcaster
Published on 12:15 GMT

Wondering what went down during Oklahoma's 2025 legislative session? Here's a recap

Oklahoma lawmakers spent much of their time this session crafting an income tax cut and pushing it through to the governor. They spent another large chunk of the session playing Whac-A-Mole with problems at the state mental health department, holding …

Source: KGOU - Oklahoma - Public Broadcaster
Published on 15:12 GMT

Oklahoma man convicted of obstruction of justice in Sept. 2021 Strussion double homcide from 2021

DALTON RAY ST. CLAIRSVILLE — An Oklahoma man faces up to three years behind bars after he was convicted Tuesday of obstruction of justice in connection with the September 2021 murders of Thomas and Angela Strussion. A jury found Dalton Ray guilty of the …

Source: The Times Leader - Ohio - Pending
Published on 17:59 GMT

Oklahoma City Man sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for 2024 shooting

A man from Oklahoma City accused of shooting another man in the head was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison. Charles Darnell Hunter, 50, was sentenced on May 30. The court cited the severity of the offense and Hunter’s lengthy criminal history in …

Source: News9 - Oklahoma - Pending
Published on 18:05 GMT

Enforcement of Oklahoma immigration law blocked indefinitely

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma City federal judge this week placed an indefinite ban on enforcement of a state law criminalizing undocumented immigrants living in Oklahoma. The decision from U.S. District Judge Bernard Jones extends the two-week hold he …

Source: Oklahoma Voice - Left-wing
Published on 08:56 GMT

Oklahoma Man Convicted of Obstruction of Justice in Connection With Belmont County Double Homicide

DALTON RAY An Oklahoma man faces up to three years behind bars after he was convicted Tuesday of obstruction of justice in connection with the September 2021 murders of Thomas and Angela Strussion. A jury found Dalton Ray guilty of the charge by a jury in …

Source: The Intelligencer - West Virginia - Pending
Published on 08:44 GMT

Stitt touts 'one of my best' Oklahoma legislative sessions featuring tax cuts, vetoes

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is proud of his legislative victories. And he took a victory lap on Wednesday afternoon in front of reporters to tout them. He immediately celebrated the recent tax cut signed last week. House Bill 2764 will reduce Oklahoma's …

Source: KGOU - Oklahoma - Public Broadcaster
Published on 05:21 GMT

Chrystano Peder Carmelo Cooper – age 22 – from Grand Bahama makes jail in USA on four counts child sex abuse materials…

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Chrystano Peder Carmelo Cooper, age 22, a citizen of The Bahamas lawfully present in the United States on an F1 student visa, was sentenced to 220 …

Source: Bahamas Press - Indeterminate
Published on 00:06 GMT

Bahamian student sentenced to over 18 years in US prison for child sexual exploitation crimes

A 22-year-old Bahamian student has been sentenced to 220 months in U.S. federal prison for multiple crimes involving child sexual abuse materials, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced this week. Chrystano Peder …

Source: Caribbean National Weekly - Neutral
Published on Jun 4, 2025

Two new arrests in connection with Midtown shooting at The Collective in Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Three suspects have been arrested following a shooting at The Collective in Midtown, Oklahoma City. On May 5, 2024, an altercation outside the restaurant took place, escalating to a shooting. According to the Oklahoma City …

Source: KOKH - Oklahoma - Center-right
Published on Jun 4, 2025

Oklahoma City felon sentenced to 137 months for illegal firearm possession

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — An Oklahoma City man was sentenced to 137 months for illegal possession of a firearm after a felony conviction. On May 7, Charles Darnell Hunter, 50, was charged with being a felon in possession of a gun. According to public record, …

Source: KOKH - Oklahoma - Center-right
Published on Jun 4, 2025

Map Shows Where Prisons Are Expanding as Trump Ramps Up Deportations

Private prisons across the United States are increasing their capacity to hold migrants detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as President Donald Trump's administration ramps up deportations. Why It Matters Trump campaigned on mass …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on Jun 4, 2025

Oklahoma City man sentenced to over 11 years for shooting man in the head

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — An Oklahoma City man has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm after a previous felony conviction, according to U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester. On May 7, a grand jury charged Charles …

Source: FOX23 News - Oklahoma - Pending
Published on Jun 4, 2025

HD 97 debate: Candidates differ on development bill, Oklahoma County Jail funding intervention

While outlining their respective paths to becoming candidates for the open House District 97 special election, JeKia Harrison and Aletia Timmons differed on state intervention into the Oklahoma County Jail funding crisis and on a bill that would promote …

Source: NonDoc - Oklahoma - Pending
Published on Jun 4, 2025

Oklahoma man convicted of obstructing justice in Strussion double murder investigation

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Prosecutor Kevin Flanagan announced the conviction of Dalton Ray for Obstructing Justice after a jury trial on June 3, 2025. Flanagan said Ray was convicted of lying to investigators related to the double homicide case involving Angela …

Source: The Times Leader - Ohio - Pending
Published on Jun 4, 2025

Private prisons and local jails are ramping up as ICE detention exceeds capacity

The federal government is holding more than 48,000 people in immigration detention, about a 20% increase since January. That is already thousands beyond what Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, is funded for, yet the administration has signaled …

Source: NPR Illinois - Pending
Published on Jun 4, 2025

New innovative technology being installed at Choctaw County Jail

HUGO, Okla. (KXII) - The Choctaw County Jail has a new tool that it says will help staff keep the jail safe. The technology gives jailers a look at the vitals of an inmate at the Choctaw County Jail. A unique view made possible by the Revolutionary …

Source: KXII - Texas - Indeterminate

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 04:20 GMT

Texas Man Sentenced to 26 Months in Prison for Making Threats of Violence Against Employees of Sikh Nonprofit ...

A Dallas County, Texas man was sentenced to 26 months in prison for a federal hate crime and for making violent interstate threats against various individuals based on their religion, including the employees of a Sikh nonprofit organization located in New …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 17:23 GMT

Budget boost to law and order

South Australians will be better protected with the Malinauskas Labor Government allocating $395 million in the 2025-26 State Budget across police, road safety, the courts system and our correctional facilities. This budget provides the largest boost to …

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Published on June 4, 2025 - 20:14 GMT

Tom Girardi Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Federal Prison

(Subscription required) Tom Girardi's lawyers pleaded for the judge to impose a noncustodial sentence so that their client, who turns 86 years old Tuesday and has dementia, could serve his sentence at a memory care unit in assisted living. "Today …

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Published on June 4, 2025 - 08:55 GMT

Ex-Kyrgyz Leader Faces Over Eleven-Year Prison Sentence

(MENAFN) Former Kyrgyz leader Almazbek Atambayev has been sentenced in absentia to over 11 years behind bars, according to media reports on Tuesday. Atambayev, who served as president from 2011 to 2017, was found guilty of illegally obtaining land in the …

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Published on June 4, 2025 - 00:38 GMT

Funding to improve security at prisons

Release date: 04/06/25 The Malinauskas Labor Government is taking action to improve staff and prisoner safety and reduce the amount of contraband entering prisons. The 2025-26 State Budget will provide $6.8 million over four years to improve security at …

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Published on June 3, 2025 - 21:05 GMT

Attorney General Jackley Announces California Man Sentenced To Prison, Ordered to Pay $325,000 Restitution for Internet ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a California man has been sentenced to eight years in prison and ordered to …

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Published on June 3, 2025 - 13:57 GMT

Earthquake Triggers Prison Escape in Pakistan

(MENAFN) More than 200 inmates broke out of a correctional facility in Karachi’s southern port region after an earthquake weakened parts of the prison’s structure, according to the head of the Sindh province on Tuesday. The escape unfolded late Monday …

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Published on June 3, 2025 - 13:57 GMT

Over Two Hundred Inmates Break Out Pakistan Prison After Earthquake Damages Walls

(MENAFN) More than 200 inmates broke out of Malir prison in Karachi late Monday night after an earthquake compromised the prison’s walls, the provincial chief minister confirmed Tuesday. The southern Sindh province has been rattled by several low-intensity …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 17:39 GMT

Steven Cooper Joins FRB’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, Expands Patent Service Offerings

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP (FRB) is pleased to announce that Steven T. Cooper has joined the firm as a Partner in its Intellectual Property Practice Group. Cooper’s addition …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 15:41 GMT

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Recognized in Chambers & Partners for Intellectual Property Excellence

DBL's ranking demonstrates the firm's established reputation and growing influence in this critical practice area. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, a leading law firm focused …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 15:28 GMT

Oliva Gibbs Earns First-time Chambers USA Ranking for Ohio Energy Law Practice

Oliva Gibbs earns first Chambers USA ranking in Energy & Natural Resources: Ohio, signaling major growth in its national energy law presence. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oliva Gibbs has been recognized in …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 15:27 GMT

Newsmatics Launches U.S. Politics Today on Substack, Delivering Global Perspectives on American Policy

The publication aims to highlight key issues in politics and underreported stories across domestic and global landscapes WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newsmatics, a leading news technology company with …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 14:58 GMT

Mammoth Cyber Announces Successful Deployment of Enterprise Browser at China Motor Corp

Transformative Browser-Based Solution Enhances Security, Streamlines Supplier Access, and Reduces Costs by 35% for Taiwan’s Leading Automotive Manufacturer PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mammoth Cyber, the …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 14:22 GMT

Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law Celebrates First Anniversary With New Name

The name change reflects a brand refresh completed after partners Timothy Hiller and Ida Comerford purchased the firm from Kenneth Hiller in 2021. BUFFALO, NY, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hiller Comerford Injury & …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 14:17 GMT

Julie Kelly Selected as Keynote Speaker at SuccessLIVE! in Los Angeles

Founder of Settle For More to Share Her Journey of Transformation and Empowerment Alongside Global Experts and Jack Canfield LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SuccessLIVE!, one of the premier personal and professional …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Michael Gopin Supports Girl Scouts in New Giving With Gopin Episode

El Paso attorney Michael J. Gopin spotlights Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest and their mission to empower young leaders through the Cookie Program. EL PASO, TX, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a special new episode of …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 13:52 GMT

Possibly the Greatest Of All Treasures, the GOAT of Shipwreck Treasure, is Set to be Recovered Summer 2026

Lords Of Fortune is Moving Forward on its Recovery of Potentially $30+ billion in Gold from the White Star Passenger Liner, the 1909 Shipwreck, RMS Republic MIAMI BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the fog-bound …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Melone Hatley, P.C. Announces Expansion of its Award-Winning Family Law Services into San Antonio, Texas

SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Melone Hatley, P.C., an award-winning family law and estate planning firm renowned for its commitment to protecting clients’ families, finances, and futures, is excited to announce the …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

TSG Global, Inc. Joins Forces with TNID to Launch 'Beacon of Trust' — A Web3 Revolution in Trusted Communications

Beacon of Trust elevates QoE: FCC-compliant, Web3-secure, one opt-out across all channels. Total consent control. Trusted, seamless comms at scale. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TSG Global, Inc., a …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Attorney Dani Diercks Farrell of Diercks Law Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

CENTENNIAL, CO, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What usually comes to mind when most people think of a lawyer? Is it a courtroom? An argument? A crime? Justice? Or a hero? In the case of Dani Diercks Farrell, the last term is …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 12:46 GMT

Johnson Fistel Urges MicroStrategy Shareholders to Contact the Firm Before the Deadline

MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:MSTR) SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, PLLP announces that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors of MicroStrategy …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 12:08 GMT

New Tree Tribute Program Launches for Families Requiring Probate and Guardianship Bonds

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ProbateCourtBond.com to Offer Living Memorials at No Cost to Clients ProbateCourtBond.com, the platform for fiduciary bonds operated by Nagashima Pavarini, Ltd., is preparing to …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 12:01 GMT

TravelMag Endorses 'The Consumer’s Guide to Timeshare Exit' as the Ultimate Resource for Timeshare Owners

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newton Group, a national leader in the timeshare exit industry, today announced that TravelMag has officially endorsed The Consumer’s Guide to Timeshare Exit, referring to it as “ …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

New Orleans Saints and Dudley DeBosier to Host Annual Battle of the Branches Competition

Military Service Members to Compete in Athletic Challenges Alongside NFL Legends NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New Orleans Saints and Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers announce their annual Battle of the …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 11:55 GMT

Global vLEI Requalifies as Qualified vLEI Issuer (QVI) Following Rebranding and Spin-off From NordLEI

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global vLEI, previously operating as Nord vLEI, today announced its successful requalification as a Qualified vLEI Issuer (QVI) following its rebranding and spin-off as an independent entity. …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 11:53 GMT

Global vLEI Pilot With EBA Concludes Successfully

Pilot with European Banking Authority tests vLEI technology for secure digital identity management in regulatory reporting scenarios STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global vLEI has successfully completed a pilot program …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Protection Tax Helps Clients Navigate IRS Delays with a Structured Case Management Approach

Protection Tax helps clients stay compliant and informed during long IRS wait times through verified updates, legal strategy, and disciplined protocols. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As IRS response times …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Berger Montague Reminds Organon & Co. (NYSE: OGN) Investors of Class Action Lawsuit Deadline

PHILADELPHIA, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berger Montague PC advises investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Organon & Co. (“Organon” or the “Company”) (NYSE: OGN) on behalf of purchasers of Organon securities …

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