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How a Crypto Compliance Officer Ended Up in a Nigerian Prison
Tigran Gambaryan, an American compliance official for the giant cryptocurrency exchange Binance, flew to Nigeria in February for a planned two-day business trip. He hasn’t returned.The New York Times - Tech -
A Turkish court sentences a Syrian woman to life in prison for a bombing in Istanbul in 2022
Turkey’s state-run news agency has reported that a court sentenced a Syrian woman to life in prison for a deadly explosion on a busy shopping district in Istanbul in 2022ABC News - World -
Start-Up Founder Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Fraud
Manish Lachwani, who founded the software start-up HeadSpin, is the latest tech entrepreneur to face time in prison in recent years.The New York Times - Tech -
U.S. citizens are languishing in Chinese prisons with little hope of release
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China this week, the most important issue for hundreds of families in the U.S. was when their loved ones imprisoned in the country are coming home.NBC News - Top stories -
There’s nothing woke about ruling against sleep deprivation in prison
Prisons play a vital role in our system of justice, but the punishment they deliver should be limited to loss of liberty, not loss of humanity.The Hill - Politics -
U.S. citizens are languishing in Chinese prisons with little hope of release
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China this week, the most important issue for hundreds of families in the U.S. was when their loved ones imprisoned in the country are coming home.NBC News - Politics -
At least 4 Americans facing prison in Turks and Caicos over ammo in luggage
This week an Oklahoma father of two became the latest American tourist to be detained under a new firearm law in the Caribbean territory of Turks and Caicos. The arrest comes as a Virginia man faces up to 12 years in prison after airport security ...CBS News - Top stories -
Binance Founder Should Get 3 Years in Prison, Prosecutors Say
Lawyers for Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the crypto exchange Binance, countered that he should receive no prison time.The New York Times - Tech -
Pope’s Visit to Art Exhibition in Prison Is a First for Venice Biennale
Incarcerated women serve as guides to the show, which reflects Pope Francis’ longtime commitment to society’s marginalized people.The New York Times - Top stories -
Many Ukrainian Prisoners of War Show Signs of Trauma and Sexual Violence
As they return with physical and psychological wounds stemming from torture by their Russian captors, soldiers are being sent back to active duty — often without adequate treatment.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Many Ukrainian Prisoners of War Show Signs of Trauma and Sexual Violence
As they return with physical and psychological wounds stemming from torture by their Russian captors, soldiers are being sent back to active duty — often without adequate treatment.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Pope’s Visit to Art Exhibition in Prison Is a First for Venice Biennale
Incarcerated women serve as guides to the show, which reflects Pope Francis’ longtime commitment to society’s marginalized people.The New York Times - World -
Pope visits women’s prison in Venice and tours Vatican show at art Biennale
Pope Francis, 87, met inmates, staff and volunteers at Giudecca jail during first trip outside Rome for months. The Pope has met female prisoners in Venice who are stars of the Vatican’s pavilion at the Biennale contemporary art show, and urged ...The Guardian - World -
Prison officers traumatized by rate of executions in US death penalty states
Pursuit of ‘non-stop executions’ causing psychological distress to corrections staff as states urged to widen gap between executions. The relentless pursuit of “non-stop executions” by a rump of US death penalty states is exposing prison staff to ...The Guardian - World -
Speaker Johnson calls on Columbia University president to resign and threatens federal funding for colleges
After a meeting with Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, House Speaker Mike Johnson called on her to resign Wednesday if she can’t tamp down Gaza war protests at the school and threatened federal funding for colleges that don't create ...NBC News - Politics -
Speaker Johnson calls on Columbia University president to resign and threatens federal funding for colleges
After a meeting with Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, House Speaker Mike Johnson called on her to resign Wednesday if she can’t tamp down Gaza war protests at the school and threatened federal funding for colleges that don't create ...NBC News - Top stories -
Federal judge denies Trump's bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Federal judge rejects Trump’s latest bid to drop $83.3M E. Jean Carroll defamation ruling
A federal judge rejected former President Trump’s latest attempt for a new trial, upholding the verdict and $83.3 million award in his defamation case against writer E. Jean Carroll. In a written opinion, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan said ...The Hill - Politics -
Federal judge denies Trump's bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
The federal government granted Micron Technology $6.1 billion to build two chip-making facilities in New York and one in Idaho.
The federal government granted Micron Technology $6.1 billion to build two chip-making facilities in New York and one in Idaho.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
Richard Cordray to step down from job overseeing $1.6 trillion in federal student loans
The former CFPB director will end his tenure as head of the Office of Federal Student Aid in June.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump's allies are quietly drafting proposals that would attempt to erode the Federal Reserve's independence if the former president wins a second term.
Trump’s allies are quietly drafting proposals that would attempt to erode the Federal Reserve’s independence if the former president wins a second term.The Wall Street Journal - World -
McConnell says federal abortion legislation in ‘any direction’ could not get enough Senate votes
During an interview with Meet the Press, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) says he’s “not advocating” for anything at the federal level on the abortion issue.NBC News - Politics - Abortion -
Former Republican mayoral candidate gets 10 days in prison in Jan. 6 case
A former Republican candidate who lost his race for mayor in Connecticut last year was sentenced Wednesday to 10 days of incarceration for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S.NBC News - Politics -
Former Republican mayoral candidate gets 10 days in prison in Jan. 6 case
A former Republican candidate who lost his race for mayor in Connecticut last year was sentenced Wednesday to 10 days of incarceration for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S.NBC News - Top stories -
Chinese student given 9-month prison sentence for harassing person posting democracy leaflets
The U.S. Attorney's office says a Chinese former student at Boston's Berklee College of Music has been sentenced to nine months in prison for stalking and threatening a person who posted a flyer in support of democracy in the Asian countryABC News - Top stories -
Chinese student sentenced to 9 months in prison for harassing pro-democracy activist in Boston
A former Berklee College of Music student from China was sentenced Wednesday to nine months in prison for stalking and threatening a pro-democracy activist.NBC News - Top stories -
More than 100 inmates break free from an old Nigerian prison after heavy rains
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More than 100 inmates break free from an old Nigerian prison after heavy rains
A Nigerian official says more than 100 inmates have escaped from a prison near the capital city of Abuja after heavy rains overnight destroyed parts of the facility, including the perimeter fenceABC News - World -
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing retired NFL star Will Smith during a confrontation following a car crash
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing retired NFL star Will Smith during a confrontation following a car crashABC News - Sports -
Man who shot ex-Saints star Will Smith receives 25-year prison sentence for manslaughter
The man who fatally shot retired NFL star Will Smith after a car crash in 2016 has received a 25-year prison sentence following his January conviction on a manslaughter chargeABC News - Sports -
Man who fatally shot ex-Saints star Will Smith after a car crash gets 25 years in prison
The man who fatally shot retired NFL star Will Smith during a confrontation following a car crash in 2016 received a 25-year prison sentence Thursday in a New Orleans courtroom.NBC News - Top stories -
Man who fatally shot former Saints star Will Smith receives 25-year prison sentence
Smith was fatally shot following a 2016 car crashCBS Sports - Sports -
Hak Baker: 'Music saved me in prison, now I want to give back'
The singer learned how to play guitar while in prison, and now he's hoping to pass on his talent.BBC News - Top stories -
American tourist facing 12 years in Turks and Caicos prison over ammo in luggage
An American tourist in Turks and Caicos is out on bail after he was arrested by airport security when they allegedly found ammo in his luggage. Ryan Watson says it was mistakenly in his bag, but he's now facing a potential mandatory minimum ...CBS News - Top stories -
Ashley Biden detailed 'pain' from diary theft, urged prison for thief in letter to judge
Ashley Biden, the daughter of President Joe Biden, asked a judge to sentence the woman who stole her diary to prison, an unsealed letter shows.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
US court upholds R Kelly’s 20-year prison term for child sexual abuse
Singer had appealed 2022 conviction by a Chicago jury stating Illinois’s shorter statute of limitations applied to his case. The singer R Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sexual abuse convictions in Chicago, a federal ...The Guardian - World -
Jan. 6 rioter who filmed Ashli Babbitt shooting sentenced to 6 years in prison
A Utah man in a ballistic vest and gas mask, who filmed the fatal shooting of Ashli Babbit, was sentenced to six years in prison Friday for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, according to the Justice Department. John Earle ...The Hill - Politics -
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate prison
Harvey Weinstein's lawyer says the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape convictionABC News - Entertainment - New York -
Dangerous drivers to face prison sentences of up to 20 years under ‘Susan’s Law’ in Queensland
New laws would increase maximum penalties for people who drive dangerously, evade police and cause death or grievous bodily harm. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily ...The Guardian - World