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NYC politics
fromwww.foxnews.com
2 days ago

Gubernatorial candidate vows to pardon cop convicted of manslaughter in death of fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman plans to pardon Sgt. Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for the death of a fleeing suspect, calling the sentence unjust.
Law
fromGothamist
19 hours ago

Brooklyn prosecutors see exonerations dip amid NYC and nationwide decline, data show

Kenneth Windley was exonerated after nearly 20 years in prison, highlighting a decline in wrongful conviction exonerations in Brooklyn and nationwide.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

Armed boy shot dead in stairwell, court told

A teenager fatally shot a 14-year-old boy during a chase in Woolwich, London, leading to ongoing investigations and multiple arrests.
#ice
fromTruthout
4 days ago
Social justice

Judge's Order for "Alligator Alcatraz" May Shape Legal Access at Other ICE Jails

US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Man shot by ICE in Stanislaus County arrested by FBI after being discharged from hospital: attorney

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez was arrested by the FBI after being shot by ICE agents during an enforcement stop in California.
Social justice
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Judge's Order for "Alligator Alcatraz" May Shape Legal Access at Other ICE Jails

Demonstrators protest against ICE and demand closure of the Alligator Alcatraz detention center in Florida.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

In rare move, ICE drags criminal defendant out of a federal courtroom

ICE agents unexpectedly detained a defendant in a courtroom, raising concerns about the impact on judicial participation.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
#immigration
fromJezebel
3 days ago
World news

The U.S. Randomly Deported Four Men to Africa. It's Taken Them 9 Months of Fighting to Get a Local Lawyer.

World news
fromJezebel
3 days ago

The U.S. Randomly Deported Four Men to Africa. It's Taken Them 9 Months of Fighting to Get a Local Lawyer.

Third country deportations are costly, cruel, and often pointless, leading to further complications for deportees.
NYC politics
fromURL Media
4 days ago

Half of ICE Detainees at Brooklyn Prison Have No Criminal Record: Documents

Over half of the nearly 200 detainees at NYC's MDC have no criminal record, raising concerns about immigration detention practices.
US politics
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Fired judge goes to the border, searching for what he missed on the bench

Jeremiah Johnson, an immigration judge, was fired and chose to explore the U.S.-Mexico border to understand the immigrant experience better.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Retired Mass. State Police sergeant pleads guilty in PPP fraud scheme

Damian Halfkenny, 54, of Boston, was charged with one count of wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Leah Foley's office said. A plea hearing has not yet been scheduled.
Boston
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

ICE detains three men outside SoCal courthouse, raising concerns for local immigration advocates

Federal agents arrested individuals outside a courthouse, raising concerns about immigration enforcement and due process violations.
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Ex Philadelphia probation officer sentenced in illegal gambling case

A former probation officer was sentenced for running an illegal sports betting operation, facing jail time, home confinement, and financial penalties.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Brooklyn Jury Convicts Defendants in Major Gang and Fraud Case

A federal jury convicted defendants for using violence and fraud to exploit public programs and control local neighborhoods.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

A federal judge is forcing the Trump administration to answer for Renee Good's killing

Federal judge orders release of evidence related to Renee Good's killing by ICE officer, challenging the Trump administration's control over the narrative.
#murder
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
SF parents

Braintree man sentenced to life in prison for murdering Salem State student 40 years ago

fromBoston.com
5 days ago
SF parents

Braintree man sentenced to life in prison for murdering Salem State student 40 years ago

Law
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

DA sued for paying prosecutor not to work

A lawsuit claims Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen wastes taxpayer money by paying a prosecutor to stay home amid budget cuts.
#nypd
US news
fromFOX 5 New York
5 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a suspect, causing a fatal crash.
US news
fromNBC New York
5 days ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant convicted in deadly picnic cooler toss faces years at sentencing

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to three to nine years for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey after throwing a cooler at him.
fromGothamist
5 days ago
Law

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

Law
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant hauled off to jail after he learns fate for fatal NYC cooler throw: One of the 'darkest days' in our profession

A former NYPD sergeant received a 3-to-9 year prison sentence for killing a fleeing drug suspect, marking a significant case in law enforcement.
US news
fromFOX 5 New York
5 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a suspect, causing a fatal crash.
US news
fromNBC New York
5 days ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant convicted in deadly picnic cooler toss faces years at sentencing

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to three to nine years for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey after throwing a cooler at him.
fromGothamist
5 days ago
Law

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

Law
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant hauled off to jail after he learns fate for fatal NYC cooler throw: One of the 'darkest days' in our profession

A former NYPD sergeant received a 3-to-9 year prison sentence for killing a fleeing drug suspect, marking a significant case in law enforcement.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Scotland: Abusive man gets 8 years prison for wife's suicide

Lee Milne physically and psychologically abused Kimberly Bruce (Milne) and our evidence showed that this abuse was a significant contributing factor in her death. He deliberately and ruthlessly exploited Kimberly's vulnerabilities, which makes him culpable for her decision to end her own life.
UK news
#homicide
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Boston food

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Boston food

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Suspect who murdered Lafayette man with hatchet was in prison for assault in 2020: court records

A suspect with a prior conviction is accused of Lafayette's first homicide in 20 years, leading to increased bail and ongoing investigations.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Dublin armed robber reveals secret life and remorse after 20 years on the run

A man who committed 13 hotel robberies received a suspended sentence after nearly 20 years on the run and significant personal rehabilitation.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

New Bedford man gets decades-long prison sentence for raping young relative

The victim shared numerous incidents of 'indecent touching' and accounts of rape by 'penile penetration' by Turcios Torres, the DA's said.
SF parents
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Texas court overturns sentence for man on death row for nearly 50 years

The Texas court overturned Clarence Curtis Jordan's death sentence due to his intellectual disabilities and lack of legal representation for decades.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

The Terrible, Hidden Stakes of One of the Thorniest Supreme Court Cases of This Term

Pitchford v. Cain highlights the complexities of racial discrimination claims in jury selection within the constraints of modern habeas corpus law.
Boston
fromHudson Valley Post
2 weeks ago

Manhunt In New York After Prisoner Escapes In Hudson Valley

Julio C. Sosa, a 29-year-old prisoner, escaped from police custody in Brewster, New York, and is currently being sought by authorities.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Prison guard and gang jailed over contraband plot

Jason Thompson, a guard at HMP Isis, was suspended as the Metropolitan Police investigated his involvement in smuggling drugs and contraband into the prison. He was sentenced to four years and six months for conspiracy and misconduct.
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on prisons: sentencing reform has not eased the sense of crisis | Editorial

Prisons in England and Wales face a crisis with high violence, staff shortages, and inadequate reforms, necessitating urgent government action.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Worcester man receives life sentence for home invasion

Concepcion Rodriguez was sentenced to life in prison for a 2022 home invasion and multiple other charges.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Crime victims and bereaved families given more time to challenge lenient sentences

Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman expressed her delight at the government's decision, stating that the change is long overdue and acknowledges the years of campaigning led by bereaved families like Tracey Hanson, who sought justice following the tragic death of her son Josh.
Law
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Environmental volunteer gets a year in jail for trying to meet a minor for sex

Wenzlau will need to give his probation officer with any passwords for electronic devices when they check to ensure he doesn't contact minors. The plea bargain also requires Wenzlau's probation officer to approve anytime Wenzlau wants to use the internet, according to court records. Wenzlau also has to keep his browsing history for at least 4 weeks.
East Bay (California)
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Judge Who Handcuffed Crying 13-Year-Old Girl Retiring - Above the Law

Judge Roger Benitez's actions in court raised serious ethical concerns, leading to a formal complaint and a light reprimand before his retirement.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect

Under the reform, courts must stop handing out such short prison terms other than in a number of specific or exceptional circumstances. MPs passed the measure as part of the government's plan to end the population crisis in prisons.
UK news
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

DOJ admits ICE courthouse arrests relied on erroneous information

DOJ admitted using incorrect information to defend ICE arrests at immigration courthouses, stating a 2025 memo does not apply to immigration courts.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'Gladiator fight' cases against L.A. juvenile hall staffers are falling apart

Many criminal cases against probation officers in California are collapsing after initial indictments for allowing youth fights in juvenile halls.
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

11 charged after allegedly staging robberies to claim victim status on immigration applications

The scheme began in March 2023, when Rambhai Patel, then 36, carried out staged armed robberies with co-conspirators at at least six convenience stores, liquor stores, and fast food restaurants in Massachusetts and other states. Prosecutors said the robberies were designed to help store clerks falsely claim they were victims of violent crimes in applications for U nonimmigrant status, commonly known as a U visa.
Boston
Law
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

15 attorney killings remain unsolved, Baja California Bar Association says

Fifteen attorney killings in Baja California remain unsolved, raising concerns about safety and police response.
#criminal-justice
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Convicted murderer who cut GPS ankle monitor caught after fleeing classes at Orange County college

A 22-year-old convicted murderer on probation was captured after cutting off his GPS monitor and fleeing Santiago Canyon College during an approved academic furlough.
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom's law grants parole to pedo with 300-year sentence

A California sex offender convicted of molesting multiple children faces early release under a 2020 law allowing parole for inmates 50+ who served 20+ years, sparking criticism of the elderly parole system.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Convicted murderer who cut GPS ankle monitor caught after fleeing classes at Orange County college

A 22-year-old convicted murderer on probation was captured after cutting off his GPS monitor and fleeing Santiago Canyon College during an approved academic furlough.
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom's law grants parole to pedo with 300-year sentence

A California sex offender convicted of molesting multiple children faces early release under a 2020 law allowing parole for inmates 50+ who served 20+ years, sparking criticism of the elderly parole system.
Law
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Governors warn of increasing violence of nothing-to-lose' inmates attacking notorious prisoners

As prison sentences have become longer, and as more prisoners are given whole-life tariffs or given minimum sentences of 20, 30 or 40 years, it is harder to persuade them to hold back on their violent instincts. They have nothing to lose. If you are serving a long sentence, you can feel as if you don't have a life ahead of you—your family may well have disowned you, your relationships may have broken down.
UK news
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

After jail, house arrest and an ankle monitor, a reprieve for a Cop City' protester: The process was the punishment'

A Georgia carpenter resolved a three-year felony arson case related to Cop City protests through an Alford plea, receiving a reduced charge and probation instead of potential 20-year imprisonment.
US news
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Brooklyn Conviction After Deported Sex Offender Reentered U.S.

A federal jury convicted a previously deported sex offender of unlawfully reentering the United States after removal for attempted rape of a child.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Republican Governor

A Kentucky judge issued an arrest warrant for former Governor Matt Bevin for contempt in a child support case involving his son.
Law
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Misrepresenting Prison Education Risks Harming Students

The article fails to acknowledge decades of evidence about the benefits of prison education. The title and framing deceptively imply that college programs increase criminal activity post-release at a national scale. The Grinnell study-an unpublished working paper-is only informed by data collected in Iowa. Of most impact to incarcerated students, the title and introductory paragraphs mislead the reader by implying that the blame for technical violations and reincarceration should be placed on the justice-impacted individuals themselves.
Higher education
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

One Furious Judge Just Laid Out Exactly How Trump and Bondi Are Wrecking the DOJ

The DOJ faced severe criticism from Judge Quraishi for incompetence and illegal operations, damaging its credibility and allowing defendants to evade justice.
US politics
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

DUI driver who killed 2 California teens sentenced for illegally reentering U.S.

Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano received 46 months federal prison for illegal reentry after twice being deported and causing a crash that killed two teens.
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Notorious pedophile slapped with new charges just hours before he was due to be released from prison

A convicted serial child predator facing early release under California's elder parole law was arrested on new charges hours before his scheduled release, based on a previously unprosecuted 1996 child sexual assault case.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Till prison do they part: SoCal couple who eloped during crime spree face prison

A North Hollywood man received a 199-month federal prison sentence for participating in a 12-business robbery spree across Southern California in early 2024.
#justice-department
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Met Police searching for prisoner who escaped custody for second time in a week

21-year-old prisoner Daniel Boakye escaped from Lewisham hospital while awaiting deportation to Ghana; police are searching for him after a prior absconding.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Federal prosecutor apologizes for Babson student's deportation in violation of court order

Federal authorities mistakenly deported a Babson College student to Honduras in violation of a court order; the government apologized and seeks ways to return her.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Ex-cop wanted on murder charge flew overseas, lived in L.A. for a year without arrest

A former LAPD officer was able to fly in and out of the country several times and live freely in Southern California for more than a year despite an active warrant for his arrest in the 2015 killing of a homeless man, according to his defense attorney and L.A. County prosecutors leading his pending murder case. A grand jury indicted Clifford Proctor, 60, in September 2024, after the district attorney's office reopened an investigation into the shooting death of Brendon Glenn.
California
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Sex offenders should tell police about pregnancies, review finds

Baby Victoria's body was found in a shopping bag in Brighton in 2023, after her parents concealed her birth and went on the run in an attempt to avoid contact with social services. Marten and Gordon, a convicted rapist, were both sentenced to 14 years for gross negligence manslaughter last year. The review, chaired by Sir David Holmes, sought to identify missed safeguarding opportunities, and to learn lessons from what the review called the "extreme case" of baby Victoria's death.
UK news
#criminal-justice-reform
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

This Is Why Criminal Justice Needs Number Nerds - Above the Law

Data-driven evidence, not ideology, should guide criminal justice reform through incentive-based systems and rigorous testing of policies.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Human Cost Of Our Broken Justice System - Above the Law

The criminal legal system punishes instability through policy choices rather than crime, with public defenders facing systemic barriers while seeking justice and reform.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

This Is Why Criminal Justice Needs Number Nerds - Above the Law

Data-driven evidence, not ideology, should guide criminal justice reform through incentive-based systems and rigorous testing of policies.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Human Cost Of Our Broken Justice System - Above the Law

The criminal legal system punishes instability through policy choices rather than crime, with public defenders facing systemic barriers while seeking justice and reform.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Therapy, remorse: A look at how 'monster' child molester got parole and new efforts to alter law

He abused these children horrifically. He stole their childhoods. Someone that does these type of things, they don't deserve a second chance in life.
California
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Wrongly freed sex offender admits biting police

Brahim Kaddour-Cherif admitted biting two off-duty police officers during an attempted arrest at Blackhorse Road Underground station.
US news
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Misconduct by prosecution leads to reprieve for California killer once sentenced to life in prison

A state prisoner will be released in about five years after a 1988 murder case was compromised by prosecutorial misconduct, resulting in a reduced sentence.
California
fromwww.timesheraldonline.com
1 month ago

East Bay juvenile, 4 others arrested after police chase

Vallejo police recovered three loaded firearms and booked five occupants, including three juveniles, after a vehicle pursuit ended on Wilson Avenue.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Secret prison documents shows government plan to tackle IPP scandal will fail

At least 520 people serving abolished IPP sentences are projected to remain incarcerated in March 2030, leaving many indefinitely detained despite abolition.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Boston man paroled after serving 16 years of life sentence for fatal stabbing outside bar

Corey Patterson, convicted of second-degree murder for a 2009 Allston bar stabbing, was granted parole after serving 16 years in prison.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

East Bay juvenile, 4 others arrested after police chase

A Vallejo vehicle pursuit resulted in recovery of three loaded firearms; five occupants detained, three juveniles, and two adults booked into Solano County custody.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Former State Police union head, lobbyist get more prison time for fraud, racketeering

Former Massachusetts State Police union president Dana Pullman and lobbyist Anne Lynch were convicted and sentenced for racketeering, fraud, obstruction, and tax crimes.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Parole rate is up in Mass., including for people with life sentences

Massachusetts parole rates increased in 2024, with life sentence parole rates rising from 57% to 72%, largely due to the Mattis court decision prohibiting life sentences without parole for offenders under 21.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Record number of offenders being recalled to prison in England and Wales

Record offender recalls have surged; many deliberately breach licence terms to return and traffic drugs while early-release rules and overcrowding reduce support and housing.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Pittsburg: Convicted cop murderer loses bid for freedom

A judge denied transfer of Andrew Moffett's murder case to juvenile court, keeping his adult conviction and prison sentence intact.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Court system on 'brink of collapse', former senior judge warns

Criminal court system faces collapse due to unprecedented Crown Court trial backlogs, requiring comprehensive, immediate reforms rather than selective measures.
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