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Sardinia sand theft: French couple faces prison time after being caught with 90 pounds of sand
A French couple is facing years of jail time after stealing almost 90 pounds of sand from Sardinia, the Italian island known for its picturesque beaches. The alleged thieves told police they were taking the sand home because they wanted to keep it as a “souvenir,” Italian media reported Monday. According to the Italian newspaper …
Jeffrey Epstein, accused sex trafficker, dies by suicide: Officials
Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced millionaire who was facing federal sex trafficking charges, died by suicide early Saturday in his Lower Manhattan prison cell, three law enforcement officials told ABC News. Interested in Jeffrey Epstein case? Add Jeffrey Epstein case as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Jeffrey Epstein case news, video, …
Cyntoia Brown released from Tennessee prison today after 15 years behind bars
Cyntoia Brown walked free from a Tennessee prison early Wednesday after serving 15 years behind bars for the murder of a man she testified bought her for sex when she was a teenager. “Early this morning offender Cyntoia Brown was released the Tennessee Prison for Women,” the Tennessee Department of Correction said in a statement …
Cyntoia Brown was released from a Tennessee prison today. Here are 4 things to know about her case
Initially sentenced to life in prison for killing a man who bought her for sex when she was 16, Brown was released to parole supervision after spending more than a decade jailed. “I look forward to using my experiences to help other women and girls suffering abuse and exploitation,” Brown said in a statement following …
Brazilian Gang Leader Tries To Escape Prison Dressed As Daughter
A gang leader in Brazil failed in a bid to escape jail disguised as his 19-year-old daughter. Officials released photos showing Clauvino da Silva wearing a silicone mask, a long wig, glasses, jeans and a pink T-shirt with donuts on it after being caught out. His escape attempt was thwarted when prison guards saw him …
Brazilian prisoners seen playing soccer with rivals’ heads
Shocking video has emerged of prisoners in Brazil playing soccer with the decapitated heads of rivals in the aftermath of a massive riot that killed at least 57 inmates, according to a report. The chilling footage appears to show the barbaric prisoners kicking around the severed heads at the Altamira Regional Recovery Center in the …
Deadly Prison Riot in Northern Brazil Result Of Gang Turf War : NPR
A police officer patrols the surroundings of the Altamira Regional Recovery Centre after at least 52 inmates were killed in a prison riot, in the Brazilian northern city of Altamira, Pará state, on Monday. Bruno Santos/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bruno Santos/AFP/Getty Images A police officer patrols the surroundings of the Altamira Regional Recovery …
Live updates: El Chapo sentenced to life in prison
One of El Chapo’s defense attorneys, Jeffrey Lichtman, said this trial was “not justice.” He said to reporters outside the courthouse following Guzman’s sentencing that his client behaved like a gentleman, and that he respects the American justice system. “All he wanted, and he said to me from day one, ‘I just want a fair …
BREAKING: Armed Man Attacks ICE Prison With Incendiary Devices, Gets Taken Out
Tacoma, WA – A man armed with a rifle and incendiary devices was fatally shot by Tacoma police officers Saturday morning as the suspect attacked a prison for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees. The incident happened at around 4 a.m. Saturday morning at the Northwest Detention Center, according to KOMO. The Northwest Detention Center …
Ex-officer gets prison for breaking arrested man’s nose
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — A former Massachusetts police officer has been sentenced to more than a year in prison for elbowing a man he had arrested in the face and breaking his nose. Former Hadley officer Christopher Roeder was sentenced Thursday in federal court in Springfield to a year and two months behind bars and a …
