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Father trapped in jail 18 years after 8-month sentence - for waving a starting pistol

James Lawrence's case illustrates the profound injustice of IPP sentences, as he has served 18 years for an original eight-month term.

Gunman who killed 23 in Texas Walmart attack can avoid death penalty with plea deal

The gunman in the 2019 El Paso shooting avoids the death penalty, accepting a plea deal for life in prison instead.

Rayful Edmond, Drug Lord Who Stoked D.C.'s Crack Cocaine Epidemic, Dies at 60

Rayful Edmond, infamous drug lord from the 1980s crack epidemic in Washington, died at 60, having previously cooperated with prosecutors.

Sara Sharif's father has throat slashed with tuna tin' by HMP Belmarsh inmates

Urfan Sharif was brutally attacked in prison shortly after his life sentence for the murder of his daughter, Sara.

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New York man sentenced to life in South Florida murder of aspiring lawyer

The judge emphasized that a life sentence was necessary for justice in the case of Kendrick Lincoln Williams.

Judge: Teen who killed California cop in 2006 rightfully charged as adult, will remain in prison

Meki Gaono's case will remain in adult court, affirming his life sentence for murdering Officer Dan Bessant in 2006.

New York man sentenced to life in South Florida murder of aspiring lawyer

The judge emphasized that a life sentence was necessary for justice in the case of Kendrick Lincoln Williams.

Judge: Teen who killed California cop in 2006 rightfully charged as adult, will remain in prison

Meki Gaono's case will remain in adult court, affirming his life sentence for murdering Officer Dan Bessant in 2006.

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Missouri's longest-serving female prisoner, serving life for murdering her husband, is released

Patty Prewitt, after 40 years of incarceration for her husband's murder, was released just before Christmas, marking a significant moment in her life.

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New York Man Sentenced to Life for Killing, Dismembering Woman in Life Insurance Fraud Scheme

A man was sentenced to life for killing a woman to collect insurance money, demonstrating the extremes of greed.

Drug dealers who gunned down grandfather as he left a party jailed

Organized crime involvement in a targeted murder led to a life sentence for drug dealer Nana Oppong and co-defendant Israar Shah.

Man admits murdering wife whose body was found in Forest Hill attic

Shane Simmonds admitted to murdering his wife Tia Simmonds, with her body found in their attic covered in clothing.

Sutton couple who dumped woman's dismembered body in park face life in prison

Gemma Watts and Steve Sansom face life imprisonment for the murder and dismemberment of Sarah Mayhew, after both admitted their crimes in court.

JUST IN: Laken Riley's Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole

Jose Ibarra received a life sentence without parole for the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, emphasizing the importance of justice for victims' families.

Four decades later, Barbara Tucker's killer gets life in prison

Robert Plympton was sentenced to life for the 1980 murder of Barbara Tucker, identified through DNA after 41 years.

New York Man Sentenced to Life for Killing, Dismembering Woman in Life Insurance Fraud Scheme

A man was sentenced to life for killing a woman to collect insurance money, demonstrating the extremes of greed.

Drug dealers who gunned down grandfather as he left a party jailed

Organized crime involvement in a targeted murder led to a life sentence for drug dealer Nana Oppong and co-defendant Israar Shah.

Man admits murdering wife whose body was found in Forest Hill attic

Shane Simmonds admitted to murdering his wife Tia Simmonds, with her body found in their attic covered in clothing.

Sutton couple who dumped woman's dismembered body in park face life in prison

Gemma Watts and Steve Sansom face life imprisonment for the murder and dismemberment of Sarah Mayhew, after both admitted their crimes in court.

JUST IN: Laken Riley's Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole

Jose Ibarra received a life sentence without parole for the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, emphasizing the importance of justice for victims' families.

Four decades later, Barbara Tucker's killer gets life in prison

Robert Plympton was sentenced to life for the 1980 murder of Barbara Tucker, identified through DNA after 41 years.

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Mother of driver killed by cyclist demands end to knife crime as callous monster' jailed for life

Life sentence for BMW driver's killer after road rage incident.

Tattooed Bloods leader nicknamed 'Mousey' sentenced to life plus 132 years for NY 'reign of terror'

The leader of a Long Island Bloods gang affiliate, convicted of various crimes, was sentenced to life in prison for a campaign of violence directed at rivals.

Germany: Man jailed for life for train knife attack DW 05/15/2024

The defendant received a life sentence, the toughest penalty under German law, for the train attack, amid defense's plea for psychiatric care.

Brooklyn man sentenced to life for murderous Morgan Avenue rampage

Ramel Chapman received a life sentence without parole for a deadly robbery spree in East Williamsburg.

Gunman who killed 23 in Texas Walmart attack can avoid death penalty with plea deal

The gunman in the 2019 El Paso shooting avoids the death penalty, accepting a plea deal for life in prison instead.

#judicial-ruling

New York man sentenced to life in South Florida murder of aspiring lawyer

The judge emphasized that a life sentence was necessary for justice in the case of Kendrick Lincoln Williams.

Judge: Teen who killed California cop in 2006 rightfully charged as adult, will remain in prison

Meki Gaono's case will remain in adult court, affirming his life sentence for murdering Officer Dan Bessant in 2006.

New York man sentenced to life in South Florida murder of aspiring lawyer

The judge emphasized that a life sentence was necessary for justice in the case of Kendrick Lincoln Williams.

Judge: Teen who killed California cop in 2006 rightfully charged as adult, will remain in prison

Meki Gaono's case will remain in adult court, affirming his life sentence for murdering Officer Dan Bessant in 2006.

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Missouri's longest-serving female prisoner, serving life for murdering her husband, is released

Patty Prewitt, after 40 years of incarceration for her husband's murder, was released just before Christmas, marking a significant moment in her life.

Sara Sharif's father has throat slashed with tuna tin' by HMP Belmarsh inmates

Urfan Sharif was brutally attacked in prison shortly after his life sentence for the murder of his daughter, Sara.

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Father trapped in jail 18 years after 8-month sentence - for waving a starting pistol

James Lawrence's case illustrates the profound injustice of IPP sentences, as he has served 18 years for an original eight-month term.

Rayful Edmond, Drug Lord Who Stoked D.C.'s Crack Cocaine Epidemic, Dies at 60

Rayful Edmond, infamous drug lord from the 1980s crack epidemic in Washington, died at 60, having previously cooperated with prosecutors.

#murder

New York Man Sentenced to Life for Killing, Dismembering Woman in Life Insurance Fraud Scheme

A man was sentenced to life for killing a woman to collect insurance money, demonstrating the extremes of greed.

Drug dealers who gunned down grandfather as he left a party jailed

Organized crime involvement in a targeted murder led to a life sentence for drug dealer Nana Oppong and co-defendant Israar Shah.

Man admits murdering wife whose body was found in Forest Hill attic

Shane Simmonds admitted to murdering his wife Tia Simmonds, with her body found in their attic covered in clothing.

Sutton couple who dumped woman's dismembered body in park face life in prison

Gemma Watts and Steve Sansom face life imprisonment for the murder and dismemberment of Sarah Mayhew, after both admitted their crimes in court.

JUST IN: Laken Riley's Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole

Jose Ibarra received a life sentence without parole for the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, emphasizing the importance of justice for victims' families.

Four decades later, Barbara Tucker's killer gets life in prison

Robert Plympton was sentenced to life for the 1980 murder of Barbara Tucker, identified through DNA after 41 years.

New York Man Sentenced to Life for Killing, Dismembering Woman in Life Insurance Fraud Scheme

A man was sentenced to life for killing a woman to collect insurance money, demonstrating the extremes of greed.

Drug dealers who gunned down grandfather as he left a party jailed

Organized crime involvement in a targeted murder led to a life sentence for drug dealer Nana Oppong and co-defendant Israar Shah.

Man admits murdering wife whose body was found in Forest Hill attic

Shane Simmonds admitted to murdering his wife Tia Simmonds, with her body found in their attic covered in clothing.

Sutton couple who dumped woman's dismembered body in park face life in prison

Gemma Watts and Steve Sansom face life imprisonment for the murder and dismemberment of Sarah Mayhew, after both admitted their crimes in court.

JUST IN: Laken Riley's Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole

Jose Ibarra received a life sentence without parole for the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, emphasizing the importance of justice for victims' families.

Four decades later, Barbara Tucker's killer gets life in prison

Robert Plympton was sentenced to life for the 1980 murder of Barbara Tucker, identified through DNA after 41 years.

moremurder

Mother of driver killed by cyclist demands end to knife crime as callous monster' jailed for life

Life sentence for BMW driver's killer after road rage incident.

Tattooed Bloods leader nicknamed 'Mousey' sentenced to life plus 132 years for NY 'reign of terror'

The leader of a Long Island Bloods gang affiliate, convicted of various crimes, was sentenced to life in prison for a campaign of violence directed at rivals.

Germany: Man jailed for life for train knife attack DW 05/15/2024

The defendant received a life sentence, the toughest penalty under German law, for the train attack, amid defense's plea for psychiatric care.

Brooklyn man sentenced to life for murderous Morgan Avenue rampage

Ramel Chapman received a life sentence without parole for a deadly robbery spree in East Williamsburg.

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Father trapped in jail 18 years after 8-month sentence - for waving a starting pistol

Gunman who killed 23 in Texas Walmart attack can avoid death penalty with plea deal

Rayful Edmond, Drug Lord Who Stoked D.C.'s Crack Cocaine Epidemic, Dies at 60

Sara Sharif's father has throat slashed with tuna tin' by HMP Belmarsh inmates

New York man sentenced to life in South Florida murder of aspiring lawyer

Judge: Teen who killed California cop in 2006 rightfully charged as adult, will remain in prison

New York man sentenced to life in South Florida murder of aspiring lawyer

Judge: Teen who killed California cop in 2006 rightfully charged as adult, will remain in prison

Missouri's longest-serving female prisoner, serving life for murdering her husband, is released

New York Man Sentenced to Life for Killing, Dismembering Woman in Life Insurance Fraud Scheme

Drug dealers who gunned down grandfather as he left a party jailed

Man admits murdering wife whose body was found in Forest Hill attic

Sutton couple who dumped woman's dismembered body in park face life in prison

JUST IN: Laken Riley's Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole

Four decades later, Barbara Tucker's killer gets life in prison

New York Man Sentenced to Life for Killing, Dismembering Woman in Life Insurance Fraud Scheme

Drug dealers who gunned down grandfather as he left a party jailed

Man admits murdering wife whose body was found in Forest Hill attic

Sutton couple who dumped woman's dismembered body in park face life in prison

JUST IN: Laken Riley's Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole

Four decades later, Barbara Tucker's killer gets life in prison

Mother of driver killed by cyclist demands end to knife crime as callous monster' jailed for life

Tattooed Bloods leader nicknamed 'Mousey' sentenced to life plus 132 years for NY 'reign of terror'

Germany: Man jailed for life for train knife attack DW 05/15/2024

Brooklyn man sentenced to life for murderous Morgan Avenue rampage

Gunman who killed 23 in Texas Walmart attack can avoid death penalty with plea deal

New York man sentenced to life in South Florida murder of aspiring lawyer

Judge: Teen who killed California cop in 2006 rightfully charged as adult, will remain in prison

New York man sentenced to life in South Florida murder of aspiring lawyer

Judge: Teen who killed California cop in 2006 rightfully charged as adult, will remain in prison

Missouri's longest-serving female prisoner, serving life for murdering her husband, is released

Sara Sharif's father has throat slashed with tuna tin' by HMP Belmarsh inmates

Father trapped in jail 18 years after 8-month sentence - for waving a starting pistol

Rayful Edmond, Drug Lord Who Stoked D.C.'s Crack Cocaine Epidemic, Dies at 60

New York Man Sentenced to Life for Killing, Dismembering Woman in Life Insurance Fraud Scheme

Drug dealers who gunned down grandfather as he left a party jailed

Man admits murdering wife whose body was found in Forest Hill attic

Sutton couple who dumped woman's dismembered body in park face life in prison

JUST IN: Laken Riley's Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole

Four decades later, Barbara Tucker's killer gets life in prison

New York Man Sentenced to Life for Killing, Dismembering Woman in Life Insurance Fraud Scheme

Drug dealers who gunned down grandfather as he left a party jailed

Man admits murdering wife whose body was found in Forest Hill attic

Sutton couple who dumped woman's dismembered body in park face life in prison

JUST IN: Laken Riley's Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole

Four decades later, Barbara Tucker's killer gets life in prison

Mother of driver killed by cyclist demands end to knife crime as callous monster' jailed for life

Tattooed Bloods leader nicknamed 'Mousey' sentenced to life plus 132 years for NY 'reign of terror'

Germany: Man jailed for life for train knife attack DW 05/15/2024

Brooklyn man sentenced to life for murderous Morgan Avenue rampage

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