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US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at Dublin women's prison

The U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to settle lawsuits from over 100 women abused at a federal prison in California.

Judge rules California women's prison with sexual abuse problem needs outside oversight

Judge orders outside monitor for women's federal prison due to sexual abuse by staff
Prison known as 'the rape club' plagued with continued abuse despite staff indictments.

US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at Dublin women's prison

The U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to settle lawsuits from over 100 women abused at a federal prison in California.

Judge rules California women's prison with sexual abuse problem needs outside oversight

Judge orders outside monitor for women's federal prison due to sexual abuse by staff
Prison known as 'the rape club' plagued with continued abuse despite staff indictments.
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Wild chase with US Coast Guard off Miami Beach lands a Key West man in federal prison

A Key West man was sentenced for evading the Coast Guard and arguing with officers during his escape.

6ix9ine Sentenced to 45 Days in Federal Prison for Violating Probation

6ix9ine received a 45-day sentence for probation violations, underscoring legal accountability regardless of fame or status.

U.S. Officials Sweep Troubled Brooklyn Prison Where 2 Were Killed

Federal authorities conducted a sweep at a Brooklyn prison after stabbings, aiming to address safety concerns and persistent complaints about inhumane conditions.
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Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing transferred to Texas prison months after stabbing

Derek Chauvin was transferred to a Texas federal prison after being stabbed while serving concurrent sentences for George Floyd's killing.

Pleasanton cocaine dealer gets 7 years in federal prison

A man was sentenced to seven years in prison for cocaine possession and identity theft after previously being released due to pandemic-related policies.

Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing transferred to Texas prison months after stabbing

Derek Chauvin was transferred to a Texas federal prison after being stabbed while serving concurrent sentences for George Floyd's killing.

Pleasanton cocaine dealer gets 7 years in federal prison

A man was sentenced to seven years in prison for cocaine possession and identity theft after previously being released due to pandemic-related policies.
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Poor Health Care Underlines Array of Problems at Major Transit Point for Prisoners

Federal prison in Lewisburg, PA faces severe issues including poor health care, staffing shortages, and a toxic environment, impacting inmate safety and well-being.

Staffing Crisis at Federal Prisons Highlighted in Oregon

Federal prison inmate faked a suicide to get medical help due to severe healthcare staffing shortages, reflecting broader issues at Bureau of Prisons facilities.

Poor Health Care Underlines Array of Problems at Major Transit Point for Prisoners

Federal prison in Lewisburg, PA faces severe issues including poor health care, staffing shortages, and a toxic environment, impacting inmate safety and well-being.

Staffing Crisis at Federal Prisons Highlighted in Oregon

Federal prison inmate faked a suicide to get medical help due to severe healthcare staffing shortages, reflecting broader issues at Bureau of Prisons facilities.
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Diddy being held at same NYC federal lockup as crypto crook Sam Bankman-Fried

Sean 'Diddy' Combs shares a federal lockup with Sam Bankman-Fried amid serious criminal charges.

Elderly tax scammer avoids MDC Brooklyn after judge's intervention

Colucci avoids prison at MDC due to dangerous conditions after judge's concerns.

Oakland man gets 8 years for possessing bricks' of fentanyl

Edin Rodriguez-Cartagena was sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in fentanyl distribution and is seeking personal reform.

Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing is moved to new prison

Chauvin's transfer to a federal prison comes after significant incidents in his incarceration, including a stabbing, while he serves sentences for Floyd's murder.

Intruder Who Bludgeoned Pelosi's Husband Gets 30-Year Sentence

Assailant sentenced to 30 years for attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer.
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Stephen K. Bannon Plans to Record His Podcast and Then Report to Prison

Stephen K. Bannon will host his podcast outside a federal prison before beginning his sentence, with plans for the show to continue and grow during his incarceration.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Bannon's Contempt Conviction

Federal appeals court upholds contempt conviction of Stephen K. Bannon for defying a subpoena from the Jan. 6 House select committee.

Stephen K. Bannon Plans to Record His Podcast and Then Report to Prison

Stephen K. Bannon will host his podcast outside a federal prison before beginning his sentence, with plans for the show to continue and grow during his incarceration.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Bannon's Contempt Conviction

Federal appeals court upholds contempt conviction of Stephen K. Bannon for defying a subpoena from the Jan. 6 House select committee.
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Did a Miami doctor make $4,500 a day off opioid addicts without getting out of his car?

A doctor in South Miami sentenced to 10 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing drugs without proper examination.

Michael Avenatti Takes Break From Serving Time In Federal Prison To Talk Trash About The Hush Money Case Against Donald Trump

Avenatti's credibility is tarnished due to multiple convictions.
Avenatti is criticizing the New York hush money case against Trump while in federal prison, questioning its timing and impact.

San Francisco man gets 4 years in federal prison for gun arrest in the Tenderloin

Ransom sentenced to 4 years for gun possession after traffic stop in Tenderloin in 2021.
Federal prosecutors requested 51 months but considered Ransom's acceptance of responsibility and pledge to leave SF after release.

A Miami man converted cash into crypto for a fee, but without a license. Now he'll pay

A Miami man has pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business that converted cash into digital currency for a fee.
His business, RV Electronic Service Corp., exchanged at least $5,047,462 in digital currency from 2016 through 2022.
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