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Published on 09:13 GMT

West Valley man sentenced to 4 years in prison for role in fatal immigrant smuggling scheme

PHOENIX — A U.S. district judge sentenced a Peoria man to over four years in prison for his role in a deadly smuggling scheme, authorities said. Cesar Abraam Velasquez-Munoz, 20, was sentenced to 52 months in prison, according to a Thursday announcement …

Source: KTAR - Arizona - Neutral
Published on 10:58 GMT

York shop thief sent to prison

A thief who showed a “flagrant disregard for people and their property” in York has been sent to prison, just days after his crimes. Daniel Heaney, 30, of no fixed address, was jailed for a total of eight months for a series of burglaries and shop thefts …

Source: YorkMix - Center-left
Published on 11:01 GMT

Sheriff responds to questions about conditions in jail

Published 5:23 am Friday, May 9, 2025 Freeborn County’s sheriff said Thursday he is certain there are “no serious human rights concerns” in the county’s jail after a Mankato clergy group had questioned conditions there. In a statement posted on social …

Source: Albert Lea Tribune - Minnesota - Pending
Published on 11:21 GMT

Wonder Lake man who hid from police like ‘Rambo’ pleads guilty to sex abuse of teen, gets 4 years in prison

A Wonder Lake man who led police on chase by boat to the Wisconsin woods “like Rambo” pleaded guilty Wednesday to sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl and was sentenced to four years in prison. Austin M. Chiluk, 36, who also is required to register as a sex …

Source: Shaw Local - Illinois - Neutral
Published on 11:44 GMT

Late PDP Chieftain Udeogu’s Daughter Demands Family Of Ebonyi Varsity Student Detained Since August 2024 Kneel, Beg ...

A 200-level student of Ebonyi State University, Nwigboji ThankGod, who has been languishing in detention since August 2024 over a messy custody dispute between a feuding couple, remains behind bars as the woman at the centre of the case insists his family …

Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
Published on 14:22 GMT

Is Molly Martens Still in Jail? Here’s What Happened After She Was Sentenced for Killing Her Husband Jason Corbett

In Netflix‘s new documentary A Deadly American Marriage, directors Jenny Popplewell and Jessica Burgess investigate the death of Jason Corbett, an Irishman who moved to America with his kids after he married an American, Molly Martens. The trial for the …

Source: Stylecaster - New York - Neutral
Published on 15:59 GMT

Iman Shumpert Demands Jail Time For Teyana Taylor Over Divorce Drama

Iman Shumpert asked a judge to jail Teyana Taylor over alleged court order violations tied to their contentious divorce case. Iman Shumpert demanded a Georgia judge lock up Teyana Taylor for 20 days after accusing her of repeatedly breaking court orders in …

Source: AllHipHop - Neutral
Published on 16:24 GMT

ATV stop in Livingston County lands woman in jail on drug charges

By West Kentucky Star Staff May. 09, 2025 | 11:15 AM | SMITHLAND A stop of an ATV in Livingston County on Wednesday night landed a woman in jail on drug charges. A deputy with the Livingston County Sheriff's Office stopped a side-by-side ATV at about …

Source: West Kentucky Star - Neutral
Published on 16:41 GMT

Marie Scott, 71 and battling cancer, to testify before Pa. Board of Pardons in request for an early release from prison

A 71-year-old woman who has spent more than a half-century in prison for murder is expected to go before Pennsylvania’s Board of Pardons on Friday and ask for mercy. Marie Scott has been in prison since 1973, after she and her 16-year-old boyfriend, Leroy …

Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania - Center-left
Published on 09:32 GMT

Ex-Australia spinner MacGill avoids jail over drug deal

Former Australia cricketer Stuart MacGill has avoided jail after being found guilty of taking part in the supply of cocaine. The 54-year-old was given a 22-month intensive corrections order and 495 hours of community service on Friday. MacGill pleaded not …

Source: Business Ghana - Pending
Published on 10:14 GMT

Australian ex-cricketer MacGill spared jail for cocaine supply

Fri May 9, 2025 12:21 PM Last update on: Fri May 9, 2025 12:24 PM AFP, Sydney Fri May 9, 2025 12:21 PM Last update on: Fri May 9, 2025 12:24 PM Former Australian Test cricketer Stuart MacGill avoided jail time Friday when a Sydney judge sentenced him for …

Source: Daily Star - Neutral
Published on 11:06 GMT

Ex-soldier strangled girlfriend to death with hair straightener power cord on 'make or break Spanish holiday' and now ...

A former soldier has been found guilty of murdering his girlfriend while on holiday in Spain, where he now faces up to three decades behind bars. Keith Byrne, 34, killed mother-of-one Kirsty Ward by strangling her with a hair straightener power cord after …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on 12:42 GMT

New jail superintendent brings passion for 'bringing it all together' to the job

Diana Prinzi, the new Genesee County jail superintendent. Photo by Joanne Beck Diana Prinzi seems like a no-nonsense type of person, someone with a shy smile backed up by a passion for law enforcement and keeping the protocols in check. So, it may come as …

Source: The Batavian - New York - Neutral
Published on 13:37 GMT

Fears Madeleine McCann prime suspect could flee to country without extradition in just weeks if released from prison

The prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case could flee to a country without an extradition treaty if he walks free from prison in just weeks, investigators fear. Christian Brueckner, 47, is currently serving a seven-year sentence in Germany for raping a …

Source: GB News - Right-wing
Published on 13:42 GMT

Suspicious Driving Leads to Prison Sentence for Illegal Firearm Possession

A man has been sentenced to prison after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of an illegal firearm and ammunition in his vehicle. Roan Hector received a 2-year and 2-month prison sentence for illegal firearm possession and a concurrent 9-month …

Source: Antigua.News - Indeterminate
Published on 13:50 GMT

Former Australia cricketer escapes jail time despite being guilty of drug deal - Reports

Former Australian leg-spinner Stuart MacGill was reportedly spared of jail time on charges of supplying cocaine on Friday, May 9. A Fox Sports report claimed that the 54-year-old was handed a one-year-and-10-month intensive corrections order by a court in …

Source: Sportskeeda - Neutral
Published on 14:44 GMT

Saif Ali Khan's attacker urges court to declare his arrest illegal, seeks release from jail

Accused Mohammad Shariful Islam (30), a Bangladeshi national currently lodged in the Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai, on Friday withdrew his bail plea filed in April before a sessions court here. Last Updated : 09 May 2025, 14:20 IST

Source: Deccan Herald - Indeterminate
Published on 14:51 GMT

Jail, caning for M’sian boatman who entered Singapore illegally with passengers on fishing trip

SINGAPORE – A Malaysian boatman landed in hot water when he entered Singapore’s territory while bringing two passengers on a fishing trip. Muhammad Rasidi A. Razak, 28, also collided with a Police Coast Guard (PCG) craft while fleeing from the authorities, …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on 14:57 GMT

Former lawyer to Taghi denies accusations that he passed on messages from prison

The former attorney for the leading suspect in the Marengo trial, Ridouan Taghi, “strongly” denied accusations that he broke any laws, "let alone participating in a criminal organization and/or publishing messages with criminal implication,” the …

Source: NL Times - Neutral

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 22:15 GMT

Former Corrections Officer Sentenced to Prison For Federal Civil Rights Crime in Connection with Death of Inmate at West ...

A former corrections officer from the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, West Virginia, was sentenced today for his role in an assault that resulted in the death of an inmate, identified by the initials Q.B., on March 1, 2022. Steven Nicholas Wimmer, 25, of …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 18:17 GMT

Fighting Crime and Keeping New Yorkers Safe

Governor Kathy Hochul today signed new legislation as part of the FY26 Enacted Budget to fight crime and reduce recidivism, protect public transit workers and commuters, combat sexual and domestic violence, and enhance the safety and security of correction …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 18:16 GMT

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges (DUI Serious Bodily Injury) Update

The pedestrian who was struck and facing life threatening injuries has been identified as Diane E. Clementine (77) of Putney, Vermont. The pedestrian who received minor injuries has been identified as Deborah Bozetarnik (68) of Putney, Vermont. *** …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 22:15 GMT

One Former Federal Bureau of Prisons Official Sentenced for Federal Civil Rights Violation for Failing to Obtain Medical ...

Former Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) lieutenant Shronda Covington, 49, was sentenced yesterday to 12 months in prison followed by 12 months of home confinement and three years of supervised release for violating the civil rights of an inmate in her …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 22:15 GMT

Two Honduran Men Sentenced to Prison for their Roles in International Human Smuggling Conspiracy

Note: See superseding indictment here. Two Honduran men were sentenced today to three years in prison for their roles in a scheme to illegally smuggle Honduran nationals into the United States. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 22:15 GMT

Man Sentenced to Over 30 Years in Prison for Crypto-Terror Financing Scheme

A Springfield, Virginia, man was sentenced yesterday to 364 months in prison for his efforts to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. According to court records and evidence …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 14:33 GMT

Twice GRAMMY-Nominated, Dove Award-Winning Sanctus Real Shares 'The Difference' Message Of Hope With Prison Inmates

Full-Length Concert at Grafton Correctional Facility Sponsored by Send Musicians to Prison; “The Difference” Hits Radio Stations Nationwide June 18 NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two-time GRAMMY®-nominated, GMA …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 07:13 GMT

Media Advisory – Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center To Host First Resource Fair For Incarcerated Men and Women

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION KA ‘OIHANA HOʻOMALU KALAIMA A HOʻOPONOPONO OLA TOMMY JOHNSON DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE HAWAIʻI COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 17:35 GMT

Justice Denied by Claudette Cupidon Reveals Legal Failures — Featured on the BrightWord Books Podcast

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era where wrongful convictions and judicial corruption continue to make headlines, Claudette Cupidon's compelling new novel, Justice Denied: The Price of Ineffective Counsel, …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Human Rights ...
Published on May 9, 2025 - 17:19 GMT

Lee Rudin Shines as Featured Guest on Top Legal Business Podcasts in Q1 2025

Lee Rudin, Founding Attorney of the personal injury firm RUDIN LAW, kicked off 2025 with a series of podcast appearances. NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lee Rudin, Founding Attorney of the personal injury firm …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:48 GMT

Amid Processing Delays, More Immigration Applicants Are Turning to GCMS Notes to Understand Their Case Files

GCMS Notes Request observed rising demand as Canadian immigration applicants seek clarity on delayed IRCC decisions through official case notes. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Canadian immigration backlogs continuing to …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:48 GMT

Banafshe Law Firm Changes Name to BANA LAW, PC After 22 Years of Service

Official name change from Banafshe Law Firm, PC to BANA LAW, PC. Same Team. Same Dedication. New Name - Proudly representing injury victims across California. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After more than 22 …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

Amid Processing Delays, More Immigration Applicants Are Turning to GCMS Notes to Understand Their Case Files

GCMS Notes Request observed rising demand as Canadian immigration applicants seek clarity on delayed IRCC decisions through official case notes. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Canadian immigration backlogs …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:04 GMT

Women-Led Legal Team at Prestige Legal Solutions, P.C.® Prevails Over Mercedes-Benz in Landmark Lemon Law Ruling

All-female team at Prestige Legal Solutions triumphs over Mercedes-Benz, closing a three-year legal fight with a major win. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An all-female team of attorneys at Prestige Legal …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on May 9, 2025 - 15:39 GMT

PowerDMARC Signs Onetic Africa as a Value-Added Distributor in Africa at GISEC 2025

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PowerDMARC, a global leader in email and domain security solutions, announced its strategic partnership with Onetic Africa as a Value-Added Distributor at GISEC Global 2025, held in …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 14:48 GMT

Axios Investigations Firm Named One of the Best Private Investigation Services in Dallas-Irving Area

Axios Investigations Firm Ranked Among Top 3 in Dallas-Irving area by experts After Rigorous 50-point Inspection! DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Axios Investigations Firm has once again solidified its reputation as a leader …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Non-Disclosure Agreements Needed to Protect Business and Intellectual Property Rights

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As today's business arena grows to be even more competitive, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are an important tool for protecting a company's sensitive information and …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on May 9, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Miller Trial Law: Leading Personal Injury Law Firm in Florida for Accident Victims

The firm’s dedication to its clients is reflected in its reputation as a trusted accident attorney in Florida. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Miller Trial Law, a premier law firm specializing in personal injury and accident- …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 13:40 GMT

Byscuit.com, plateforme canadienne de gestion des bannières de consentements, participera au Web Summit Vancouver 2025

Byscuit.com, chef de file canadien des plateformes de gestion de bannière des consentements numériques (CMP), est fier d’annoncer sa présence au Web Summit VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLOMBIA , CANADA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Montréal, le 20 …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 13:39 GMT

Danielle Ching McNamee Has Upheld Her Reputation As Top Criminal Defence Lawyer With 2025 ThreeBestRated® Award

KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Danielle Ching McNamee, a distinguished criminal defence lawyer at Nicola Law Group, has been honored with the 2025 ThreeBestRated® Award of Excellence. This prestigious …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 11:05 GMT

Court House Lawyers Launches to Challenge the Legal Status Quo with a Client-First Approach in Southern California

GLENDALE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Court House Lawyers, a newly established firm in Glendale led by Managing Attorney George Mkrtchyan, Esq. has officially launched its legal services with an emphasis on Lemon Law and Personal …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 09:08 GMT

Begja Launches Transparent Marketplace Model with Seller-First Fee Policy

Global platform allows sellers to keep 100% of the sale and only pay a separate, refundable fee per successful transaction KEDIRI, EAST JAVA, INDONESIA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global marketplaces grow increasingly complex and …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 18:08 GMT

CODI INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Compass Diversified Holdings Investors with ...

SAN DIEGO, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE: CODI) publicly traded securities between May 1, 2024 and May 7, 2025, inclusive (the “Class …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 16 of America's Golden Era under President Trump

Washington, DC, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/09/week-16-of-americas-golden-era-under-president-trump/ Article on Deportations and Missing Children: https://thinkcarebelieve. …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 17:42 GMT

Shareholders who lost money on Civitas Resources, Inc. (CIVI) Should Contact Wolf Haldenstein

NEW YORK, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP, a distinguished law firm with over 125 years of history, informs investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Civitas Resources, Inc. ("Civitas …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:18 GMT

Napco (NSSC) Navigates Distributor Inventory Shifts Amidst Ongoing Investor Lawsuit– Hagens Berman

SAN FRANCISCO, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Security systems manufacturer Napco Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC), already facing a securities class action lawsuit stemming from earlier disclosures about its distribution network, reported …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:11 GMT

Zynex (ZYXI) Hit by TriCare Suspension on Multiple Fronts: Weak Earnings and Investor Lawsuit – Hagens Berman

SAN FRANCISCO, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medical technology company Zynex, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZYXI) is facing a double whammy linked to its dealings with TriCare, the healthcare program for the U.S. military community. The company's first-quarter …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:11 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT for IBTA, NPWR, CAR, and NSSC: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Class Actions on ...

LOS ANGELES, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed …

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