Prisons Newswire

Non-custodial measures as alternatives to decongesting correctional facilities

Over the years, there has been routine lamentation about prison congestion nationwide, amid futile remedial measures by successive administrations. But the adoption and full implementation of community service sentences and restorative justice could be the …

Nearly 200 groups urge Biden to release migrants, close detention centers before Trump arrives

Former Chicago gangster Tyrone Muhammad joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss his reaction to Mayor Brandon Johnson's criticism of Trump despite prioritizing migrants over Black families.  Nearly 200 migrant advocacy groups crafted a letter to …

Illinois State Representatives call for action on drug exposures in correctional facilities

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) -- Southern Illinois State Representative David Friess, along with other state representatives, are calling for action after multiple drug exposure incidents have been reported at correctional facilities in Illinois. The Menard …

Investigation underway after inmate found dead at Limestone Correctional Facility

The death of 62-year-old inmate Steven Benton at Limestone Correctional Facility is under investigation by the ADOC. LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — An investigation is underway after an inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at Limestone Correctional Facility …

First designs for $500M D.C. jail look nothing like a typical correctional facility

‘Cruelty is built into the system’: ICE Set to Open New Immigration Detention Center in New Jersey

Since June, immigrant rights advocates have been fighting the opening of a new immigration detention center in New Jersey, which the advocates expect to open next year. With a capacity to hold up to 600 people — more than double the number of beds the …

They Are the Caracas Eight: The Teenagers Held in Ciudad Caracas Detention Center Wait for Freedom

This article was originally published in Spanish in Efecto Cocuyo, and is shared by Caracas Chronicles thanks to the media partnership #VenezuelaVota and #LaHoraDeVenezuela.  Daiber, Ángel, Bleider, Diomer, Miguel, Franyermi, Héctor and Yenderson. These …

Death investigation underway after Limestone Correctional Facility inmate found unresponsive in cell

The Alabama Department of Corrections Law Enforcement Services Division is investigating an inmate death. According to ADOC, inmate Steven Wayne Benton, 62, was discovered unresponsive in his cell at Limestone Correctional Facility Sunday. ADOC says life- …

Susan Smith to appear for parole hearing after 30 years in prison

Could Susan Smith go free? Susan Smith’s parole hearing will be done virtually, according to the state Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services. Parole in South Carolina is only granted about 8 percent of the time and is less likely on an inmate …

Private prison firms donated more than $1M to Trump. Now they expect a business boom

In the months leading up to Election Day, the nation's largest private prison company poured a million dollars into a super PAC supporting former President Donald Trump. The donations from Geo Group were far from the largest corporate contribution to …

Archegos founder sentenced to 18 years in prison

Former Wall Street investor, Sung Kook "Bill" Hwang, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison in a massive fraud case that cost banks billions of dollars. The sentence comes after Hwang was found guilty of fraud and market manipulation in a case …

FTX co-founder Gary Wang avoids prison time for role in crypto fraud

Gary Wang, a former executive of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, who testified against founder Sam Bankman-Fried, attends his sentencing on fraud charges at the United States District Court in Manhattan in New York City, U.S., November 20, 2024.  …

FTX co-founder Gary Wang receives no prison sentence for crypto fraud

An apologetic FTX co-founder was sentenced on Wednesday to no time in prison after a prosecutor and a federal judge praised his cooperation against Sam Bankman-Fried and his efforts to recover money for victims of the cryptocurrency fraud. Gary Wang …

FTX co-founder Wang avoids prison after assisting in Bankman-Fried case

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. FTX co-founder Gary Wang has avoided prison time after his swift co-operation with prosecutors helped seal the criminal conviction …

Archegos’s Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years in prison

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Former Wall Street trader Bill Hwang has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, capping an extraordinary fall from grace for the …

Ex-Billionaire Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Gets 18 Years In Prison

Topline Archegos founder Bill Hwang was sentenced to 18 years in prison Wednesday related to charges of fraud and market manipulation tied to the 2021 fall of his family firm Archegos that caused banking shares across Europe and the U.S. to fall. Sung Kook …

Texas anesthesiologist sentenced to 190 years in federal prison for tampering with IV bags

A Dallas anesthesiologist was sentenced to 190 years in federal prison in a case where he was convicted of injecting drugs into IV bags, leading to at least one death. Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz was convicted in April on five counts of intentional adulteration of …

Disgraced NYC urologist gets life in prison for 'perverse and pervasive' sexual abuse of male patients — including ...

Serial sex abuser and disgraced urologist Darius Paduch was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for sexually assaulting male patients — including six minors — for more than a decade at some of the city’s most prestigious hospitals. Paduch, 57, was …

FTX Co-Founder Avoids Prison After Cooperating in Sam Bankman-Fried Case

Gary Wang, the former chief technology officer of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, avoided prison time on Wednesday after cooperating with federal prosecutors in the high-profile case against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan …

S2|DATA Successfully Transitions ISO 27001:2022 Certification to PRI Framework

S2|DATA Vault Maintains Highest Security Standards Under New Certification Body ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, November 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- S2|DATA, the global leader in legacy data access and management, today announced the successful …

Justice Reform Foundation Receives Grant from Texas Bar Foundation

FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, November 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Justice Reform Foundation has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation, dedicated to empowering students at Texas A&M University School of Law to …

Lawyers 4 Cyclists Partners with SafeBikeways to Advocate for Safer Roads and Cyclist Protections

Bike law group, Lawyers 4 Cyclists, and safe bike advocacy group, Safebikeways, combine forces to make our bikeways safer for all cyclists. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lawyers 4 Cyclists, a premier bike …

Why FL Residents Rely on Property Records of Florida for Accurate Property History Reports

Why FL Residents Rely on Property Records of Florida for Accurate Property History Reports MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Property Records of Florida, a trusted provider of detailed property history reports, is …

DOLL AMIR & ELEY’S LABOR & EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE RECOGNIZED BY THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Doll Amir & Eley LLP (DAE) announced today that it has received the Los Angeles Times’ “Top Law Firm” designation. Furthermore, the publication emphasizes the firm’s …

Urgent Recall: Stokke YOYO 3 Pram Recalled Due to Dangerous Brake Fault

Parents Advised to Stop Using the Stokke YOYO 3 Pram Immediately as Safety Concerns Emerge MD, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Parents are being urged to take immediate action following a critical safety recall involving …

Practical Strategies for Lowering Home Insurance Premiums in Louisiana

SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Homeowners in Louisiana face distinct challenges when insuring their properties, largely due to the state's heightened exposure to hurricanes, flooding, and other natural …

Henrik Fisker Sued for Fraud in Connection with Statements Made on Social Media Concerning EV Start-up, Fisker, Inc.

Baldwin Mader Law Group, which previously obtained a $6.1M Judgment against Mr. Fisker, represents the Fisker, Inc. shareholders in the newly filed lawsuit MANHATTAN BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Henrik Fisker …

Marchese & Maynard LLP Donates to Naval Academy Parents Club for 42nd Annual All Academy Ball

Marchese & Maynard LLP, trust and estate attorneys located in New York, supports a night of honor and celebration for service academy families and alumni. LONG ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marchese & …

LATLC’s 9th Annual 'Comfort & Joy' Event Brings Holiday Cheer to LA Families in Need – A True 'Miracle on 34th Street'

LATLC’s 9th Annual “Comfort & Joy” Event Brings Holiday Cheer and Vital Support to Over 500 Los Angeles Families in Need LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This December, the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers …

Criminal Defense Attorney Marie Pacyga Clarifies Minnesota’s DWI Laws for Sitting in a Vehicle Under the Influence

Explanation of a Minnesota’s DWI law that says that individuals may be charged with a DWI while simply sitting in a stationary vehicle under the influence. EAGAN, MN, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marie Pacyga, criminal …

ROA applauds House passage of Elizabeth Dole Act

Six improvements to USERRA spearheaded by ROA included in significant legislative package passed with bi-partisan support by the U.S. House of Representatives. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. House …

Experto AI Tools Enable Paradigm Shift Toward Flat-Rate Legal Services, Expanding Access to North America's Legal Market

Experto AI empowers lawyers with innovative tools for flat-rate services, boosting access to affordable legal help across North America SAN JOSE, DE, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Experto AI Inc., a U.S. and Canadian- …

Moseley Collins Law Expands to a New Location in Los Angeles, Focusing on Catastrophic Personal Injury Cases

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moseley Collins Law, a renowned law firm specializing in catastrophic personal injury cases, has announced the opening of a new office at 656 S Los Angeles St #410, Los …

TWO SKLAR KIRSH PARTNERS NAMED 'LEGAL VISIONARIES' BY THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California-based law firm Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that Partners Justin Goldstein and Robbin Itkin have been recognized by Los Angeles Times as “Legal Visionaries” as …

Conroe, Texas Criminal Defense Firm Names Newest Winner of Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship

CONROE, TX, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pullan & Young, a criminal defense law firm in Conroe, Texas, awards a $1,000 scholarship to one college student every semester. The Fall 2024 Supporting Prisoners’ Families …

TWO FRANDZEL PARTNERS NAMED 'LEGAL VISIONARIES' BY THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C. announced today that Managing Shareholder Hemal Master and Shareholder Brett McClure have been recognized by Los Angeles Times as “ …

MBBA Honors Leaders in Law and Public Service at 41st Anniversary Awards Gala: Amplifying a Legacy of Excellence

Spotlighting Remarkable Contributions to the Legal Profession and Public Service. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA) is proud to announce its 41st Anniversary Awards …

ACADIA HEALTHCARE SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff ...

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until December 16, 2024 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Acadia Healthcare …

TORONTO-DOMINION BANK SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF $100,000 of Lead ...

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until December 23, 2024 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against The Toronto- …