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New York Post
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Here is what Judge Juan Merchan might do when he sentences Donald Trump

Manhattan Criminal Court judge Juan Merchan has wide discretion to choose from six potential punishments for former President Donald Trump at his upcoming sentencing. [ more ]
#conviction
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
New York City

Woman Sentenced to 14 Years in Death of Connecticut Mother Who Vanished

Woman convicted in Jennifer Dulos case sentenced to 14.5 years in prison. [ more ]
Consequence
1 month ago
Chicago

R. Kelly's child pornography conviction upheld in Chicago

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld R. Kelly's child pornography conviction and 20-year sentence, citing the New York case as a factor in the sentencing. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
New York City

Woman Sentenced to 14 Years in Death of Connecticut Mother Who Vanished

Woman convicted in Jennifer Dulos case sentenced to 14.5 years in prison. [ more ]
Consequence
1 month ago
Chicago

R. Kelly's child pornography conviction upheld in Chicago

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld R. Kelly's child pornography conviction and 20-year sentence, citing the New York case as a factor in the sentencing. [ more ]
moreconviction
#burglary
BKReader
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Bensonhurst Man Arrested For Slew of House Robberies

A 55-year-old man sentenced to 10 years in prison for burglaries in Brooklyn. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Bensonhurst burglar jailed after stealing $150,000 during string of break-ins * Brooklyn Paper

A 55-year-old man sentenced to 10 years in prison for multiple burglaries in Brooklyn. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Bensonhurst burglary spree leaves a Brooklyn man with a 10-year sentence

Serial burglar in Brooklyn sentenced to 10 years in prison for theft of over $150,000 worth of jewelry and cash. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago
London

South east London man with hammer and screwdriver stole cash from Co-op

Jake Simms pleaded guilty to burglary, dangerous driving, driving without a licence, and driving without insurance.
Simms was sentenced to two years' imprisonment and will be disqualified from driving for two years after his release. [ more ]
BKReader
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Bensonhurst Man Arrested For Slew of House Robberies

A 55-year-old man sentenced to 10 years in prison for burglaries in Brooklyn. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Bensonhurst burglar jailed after stealing $150,000 during string of break-ins * Brooklyn Paper

A 55-year-old man sentenced to 10 years in prison for multiple burglaries in Brooklyn. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Bensonhurst burglary spree leaves a Brooklyn man with a 10-year sentence

Serial burglar in Brooklyn sentenced to 10 years in prison for theft of over $150,000 worth of jewelry and cash. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago
London

South east London man with hammer and screwdriver stole cash from Co-op

Jake Simms pleaded guilty to burglary, dangerous driving, driving without a licence, and driving without insurance.
Simms was sentenced to two years' imprisonment and will be disqualified from driving for two years after his release. [ more ]
moreburglary
#trump
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

Legal experts say Trump's conviction is unlikely to lead to a prison sentence

Trump convicted of felonies, unlikely to face incarceration [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
US Elections

With Trump convicted in New York, what happens next?

Trump convicted in criminal hush money case, awaits sentencing on July 11, likely to appeal, remaining free from custody [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

Legal experts say Trump's conviction is unlikely to lead to a prison sentence

Trump convicted of felonies, unlikely to face incarceration [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
US Elections

With Trump convicted in New York, what happens next?

Trump convicted in criminal hush money case, awaits sentencing on July 11, likely to appeal, remaining free from custody [ more ]
moretrump
#brooklyn
Brooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn man sentenced to 10 years following Bensonhurst burglary spree

Catullo from Bensonhurst sentenced to 10 years in prison for a string of burglaries in Brooklyn. [ more ]
BKReader
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 17-Yrs After Killing Medgar Evers College Student

A man was sentenced to 15 years for fatally shooting a girl who rejected him at a party. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Bed-Stuy man jailed for fatally injuring his girlfriend's four-month-old daughter * Brooklyn Paper

Caregiver sentenced to 10 years for fatally injuring a four-month-old infant in Brooklyn. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Pennsylvania man sentenced for setting Midwood rabbi's house on fire * Brooklyn Paper

Man sentenced to 25 years to life for setting rabbi's home on fire
Arsonist had a longstanding grudge against the rabbi [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn man sentenced to 10 years following Bensonhurst burglary spree

Catullo from Bensonhurst sentenced to 10 years in prison for a string of burglaries in Brooklyn. [ more ]
BKReader
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 17-Yrs After Killing Medgar Evers College Student

A man was sentenced to 15 years for fatally shooting a girl who rejected him at a party. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Bed-Stuy man jailed for fatally injuring his girlfriend's four-month-old daughter * Brooklyn Paper

Caregiver sentenced to 10 years for fatally injuring a four-month-old infant in Brooklyn. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Pennsylvania man sentenced for setting Midwood rabbi's house on fire * Brooklyn Paper

Man sentenced to 25 years to life for setting rabbi's home on fire
Arsonist had a longstanding grudge against the rabbi [ more ]
morebrooklyn
time.com
2 weeks ago
US Elections

If the Jury Convicts, Trump's Future Will Be in Judge Merchan's Hands

The jury decides Trump's guilt; Judge Merchan decides post-verdict outcomes, including bail, sentencing, and potential incarceration or probation, with significant political implications. [ more ]
#financial-fraud
www.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
Business

Ex-FTX executive sentenced to over 7 years in prison

Another former FTX executive, Ryan Salame, sentenced to 90 months in prison for fraud and conspiracy.
Salame's involvement in serious crimes impacted the financial system, trust in elections, and was part of one of the largest financial frauds in US history. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Former Baltimore Prosecutor to Be Sentenced in Perjury Case

Marilyn Mosby, former Baltimore prosecutor, faces sentencing for perjury related to financial fraud, potentially impacting her public service legacy. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
Business

Ex-FTX executive sentenced to over 7 years in prison

Another former FTX executive, Ryan Salame, sentenced to 90 months in prison for fraud and conspiracy.
Salame's involvement in serious crimes impacted the financial system, trust in elections, and was part of one of the largest financial frauds in US history. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Former Baltimore Prosecutor to Be Sentenced in Perjury Case

Marilyn Mosby, former Baltimore prosecutor, faces sentencing for perjury related to financial fraud, potentially impacting her public service legacy. [ more ]
morefinancial-fraud
#victim-impact
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
New York City

'I'm sorry': David DePape resentenced to 30 years for attack on Pelosi family

The man who attempted to kidnap Nancy Pelosi apologized before being resentenced to 30 years in prison. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
New York City

NYC brute who gunned down teen girl for refusing his advances sentenced as victim's mom left 'broken beyond words'

Enraged man sentenced to 15 years for fatally shooting a 17-year-old girl who rejected him at a party. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Convicted murderer sentenced over prison rape confession

Convicted murderer Valentin Lazar given additional five-year sentence for admitting to raping victim.
Lazar's guilty plea for the rape aimed to bring closure to the victim's family. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
New York City

'I'm sorry': David DePape resentenced to 30 years for attack on Pelosi family

The man who attempted to kidnap Nancy Pelosi apologized before being resentenced to 30 years in prison. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
New York City

NYC brute who gunned down teen girl for refusing his advances sentenced as victim's mom left 'broken beyond words'

Enraged man sentenced to 15 years for fatally shooting a 17-year-old girl who rejected him at a party. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Convicted murderer sentenced over prison rape confession

Convicted murderer Valentin Lazar given additional five-year sentence for admitting to raping victim.
Lazar's guilty plea for the rape aimed to bring closure to the victim's family. [ more ]
morevictim-impact
#attempted-murder
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
New York City

Stalker jailed over repeatedly stabbing pregnant ex-girlfriend in street in Aberfan

A man has been jailed for attempted murder after viciously attacking his pregnant ex-girlfriend in South Wales. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
New York City

Man who attempted to shoot NYPD officer in Brooklyn gets 19 years in prison

Joye sentenced to 19 years in prison for second-degree attempted murder. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

South Londoners jailed April including man who hacked friend with meat cleaver

Some individuals receive significant jail time for serious crimes while others face shorter sentences.
Two separate instances of individuals in South London receiving jail time for attempted murder and inappropriate relationships. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
New York City

Stalker jailed over repeatedly stabbing pregnant ex-girlfriend in street in Aberfan

A man has been jailed for attempted murder after viciously attacking his pregnant ex-girlfriend in South Wales. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
New York City

Man who attempted to shoot NYPD officer in Brooklyn gets 19 years in prison

Joye sentenced to 19 years in prison for second-degree attempted murder. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

South Londoners jailed April including man who hacked friend with meat cleaver

Some individuals receive significant jail time for serious crimes while others face shorter sentences.
Two separate instances of individuals in South London receiving jail time for attempted murder and inappropriate relationships. [ more ]
moreattempted-murder
#fraud
ABA Journal
3 weeks ago
New York City

Ex-BigLaw attorney once 'consumed with remorse' over $10M client theft sentenced in new scheme

Disbarred lawyer faces new prison sentence for defrauding government out of COVID-19 relief funds. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Scammer sentenced after London victim pays 22,000 for shoddy roofing

Darren Conroy sentenced to 16 months in jail for scamming north London resident out of 22,000 for fake roofing work
The scam involved creating a fake roofing company, demanding large deposits, and sub-contracting out substandard work. [ more ]
ABA Journal
3 weeks ago
New York City

Ex-BigLaw attorney once 'consumed with remorse' over $10M client theft sentenced in new scheme

Disbarred lawyer faces new prison sentence for defrauding government out of COVID-19 relief funds. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Scammer sentenced after London victim pays 22,000 for shoddy roofing

Darren Conroy sentenced to 16 months in jail for scamming north London resident out of 22,000 for fake roofing work
The scam involved creating a fake roofing company, demanding large deposits, and sub-contracting out substandard work. [ more ]
morefraud
Irish Independent
3 weeks ago
Cars

Garda tackled drunken dad of six to ground after he ran from car, court told

A driving ban and imprisonment were imposed on a man found guilty of drunk driving and resisting arrest. [ more ]
#drug-trafficking
www.hamhigh.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Drug dealing brothers who ran 65-mile county lines operation jailed after Camden raid

Brothers Afian and Iman Chowdhury were jailed for running a drug line from London to Northampton, with Afian convicted for multiple offenses including GBH and dangerous driving. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago
London

South London county lines gang who flooded Welsh town with heroin jailed

Operation Goldie was a county lines operation in Bridgend involving significant drug trafficking.
Nine individuals involved in drug trafficking for the Goldie county line were sentenced, including the head of the operation Caine Morris-McGibbon. [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Drug dealing brothers who ran 65-mile county lines operation jailed after Camden raid

Brothers Afian and Iman Chowdhury were jailed for running a drug line from London to Northampton, with Afian convicted for multiple offenses including GBH and dangerous driving. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago
London

South London county lines gang who flooded Welsh town with heroin jailed

Operation Goldie was a county lines operation in Bridgend involving significant drug trafficking.
Nine individuals involved in drug trafficking for the Goldie county line were sentenced, including the head of the operation Caine Morris-McGibbon. [ more ]
moredrug-trafficking
#crime
Brooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn man gets up to 10 years in prison for killing girlfriend's baby

A man in Bedford-Stuyvesant was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for causing the death of his girlfriend's infant daughter. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
US news

Man gets 30 years in prison for attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer

Man sentenced to 30 years for breaking into Nancy Pelosi's home, attempted kidnapping, and assault. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago
London

East Londoners locked up in April including killer and sex attacker

Judges' decisions lead to varied sentences, some short, some long. [ more ]
www.thetottenhamindependent.co.uk
2 months ago
London

'Extremely dangerous" man jailed after shooting someone over a 3.50 debt

Marcus Adepoju sentenced to 28 years in prison for firearms and drug offenses. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Son kills father with scissors at senior living complex, officials say. He's sentenced

Man sentenced to prison for fatally stabbing his father with scissors. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

The rare whole-life order handed out to the country's most dangerous criminals

Marcus Osborne received a whole-life order for the brutal murders of Katie Higton and Steven Harnett.
Other dangerous offenders like Lucy Letby and Wayne Couzens have also been sentenced to whole-life orders. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn man gets up to 10 years in prison for killing girlfriend's baby

A man in Bedford-Stuyvesant was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for causing the death of his girlfriend's infant daughter. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
US news

Man gets 30 years in prison for attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer

Man sentenced to 30 years for breaking into Nancy Pelosi's home, attempted kidnapping, and assault. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago
London

East Londoners locked up in April including killer and sex attacker

Judges' decisions lead to varied sentences, some short, some long. [ more ]
www.thetottenhamindependent.co.uk
2 months ago
London

'Extremely dangerous" man jailed after shooting someone over a 3.50 debt

Marcus Adepoju sentenced to 28 years in prison for firearms and drug offenses. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Son kills father with scissors at senior living complex, officials say. He's sentenced

Man sentenced to prison for fatally stabbing his father with scissors. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

The rare whole-life order handed out to the country's most dangerous criminals

Marcus Osborne received a whole-life order for the brutal murders of Katie Higton and Steven Harnett.
Other dangerous offenders like Lucy Letby and Wayne Couzens have also been sentenced to whole-life orders. [ more ]
morecrime
#paul-pelosi
Washington Post
4 weeks ago
US news

Prosecutors ask to reopen sentencing so Paul Pelosi's attacker may speak

Federal prosecutors seek to reopen sentencing for attacker of Nancy Pelosi's husband. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
US news

Paul Pelosi's attacker sentenced to 30 years in prison

Paul Pelosi attends event at U.S. Capitol after attack.
David DePape sentenced to 30 years for breaking into Nancy Pelosi's home. [ more ]
Washington Post
4 weeks ago
US news

Prosecutors ask to reopen sentencing so Paul Pelosi's attacker may speak

Federal prosecutors seek to reopen sentencing for attacker of Nancy Pelosi's husband. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
US news

Paul Pelosi's attacker sentenced to 30 years in prison

Paul Pelosi attends event at U.S. Capitol after attack.
David DePape sentenced to 30 years for breaking into Nancy Pelosi's home. [ more ]
morepaul-pelosi
#legal-proceedings
ESPN.com
1 month ago
Chicago

Man pleads guilty to role in major Masters theft

A former warehouse assistant of Augusta National Golf Club pleaded guilty to stealing Masters memorabilia worth millions, including Arnold Palmer's green jacket and historic items. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Cases in Bexley and Bromley courts including Lewisham flasher and drug drivers

The cases from Bromley and Bexley Magistrates' Courts on May 9, 2024, involved various offenses and resulted in sentences ranging from community orders to imprisonment. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 month ago
London

Woman who stalked Harry Styles and sent him 8,000 cards is jailed

A woman was sentenced to 14 weeks' imprisonment for stalking singer Harry Styles by sending 8,000 cards in less than a month. [ more ]
ESPN.com
1 month ago
Chicago

Man pleads guilty to role in major Masters theft

A former warehouse assistant of Augusta National Golf Club pleaded guilty to stealing Masters memorabilia worth millions, including Arnold Palmer's green jacket and historic items. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Cases in Bexley and Bromley courts including Lewisham flasher and drug drivers

The cases from Bromley and Bexley Magistrates' Courts on May 9, 2024, involved various offenses and resulted in sentences ranging from community orders to imprisonment. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 month ago
London

Woman who stalked Harry Styles and sent him 8,000 cards is jailed

A woman was sentenced to 14 weeks' imprisonment for stalking singer Harry Styles by sending 8,000 cards in less than a month. [ more ]
morelegal-proceedings
#murder
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Brothers stabbed man to death in south east London park over a mobile phone

The brutal murder of Kalabe Legesse over a mobile phone led to life sentences for the perpetrators. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

California man sentenced to life for 'boogaloo movement' killing of federal security guard

Loosely organized anti-government 'boogaloo movement' member sentenced to life in prison for murder.
Accomplice coerced defendant into participating in the shooting. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Jealous man who murdered housemate after spending over 150 hours spying on her jailed

Obsessive spying led to a premeditated attack on a woman by her jealous housemate.
The jealous housemate received a life sentence for the sustained, ferocious attack on his victim. [ more ]
BBC News
4 months ago
London

Emmanuel Odunlami: Gang who killed man for fake designer watch jailed

Music manager killed during robbery
Gang members receive jail sentences [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Watch moment Brianna Ghey's killers arrested for teenager's murder

Brianna Ghey's killers Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe arrested for murder.
Bodycam footage released by Cheshire Police shows the moment of the arrests.
Jenkinson and Ratcliffe stabbed Ghey 28 times in a horrific attack. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Brianna Ghey's teenage killers unmasked by judge as they face life for brutal murder

Two teenagers named and facing life in prison for the murder of Brianna Ghey.
The teenagers had a fascination for violence, torture, and murder. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Brothers stabbed man to death in south east London park over a mobile phone

The brutal murder of Kalabe Legesse over a mobile phone led to life sentences for the perpetrators. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

California man sentenced to life for 'boogaloo movement' killing of federal security guard

Loosely organized anti-government 'boogaloo movement' member sentenced to life in prison for murder.
Accomplice coerced defendant into participating in the shooting. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Jealous man who murdered housemate after spending over 150 hours spying on her jailed

Obsessive spying led to a premeditated attack on a woman by her jealous housemate.
The jealous housemate received a life sentence for the sustained, ferocious attack on his victim. [ more ]
BBC News
4 months ago
London

Emmanuel Odunlami: Gang who killed man for fake designer watch jailed

Music manager killed during robbery
Gang members receive jail sentences [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Watch moment Brianna Ghey's killers arrested for teenager's murder

Brianna Ghey's killers Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe arrested for murder.
Bodycam footage released by Cheshire Police shows the moment of the arrests.
Jenkinson and Ratcliffe stabbed Ghey 28 times in a horrific attack. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Brianna Ghey's teenage killers unmasked by judge as they face life for brutal murder

Two teenagers named and facing life in prison for the murder of Brianna Ghey.
The teenagers had a fascination for violence, torture, and murder. [ more ]
moremurder
www.enfieldindependent.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Machete-wielding thugs on moped ran over victims during Rolex robbery spree

A man from Oakwood, Nizar Msaad, was jailed for violent expensive watch robberies in central London, working with an accomplice, Shaquille Allen. [ more ]
#embezzlement
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Ex-Biglaw CFO Pleads Guilty To Embezzling $1.5 Million From Firm

A former Biglaw CFO pleaded guilty to embezzling $1.5 million and evading taxes, facing a recommended five-year sentence and restitution. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
3 months ago
LA real estate

Former KBS Auditor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement

Former KBS Realty Advisors chief auditor Varun Aggarwal sentenced to 33 months in prison for embezzlement.
Aggarwal used vendors controlled by family/friends to submit fake invoices and paid $2.8 million in restitution. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Ex-Biglaw CFO Pleads Guilty To Embezzling $1.5 Million From Firm

A former Biglaw CFO pleaded guilty to embezzling $1.5 million and evading taxes, facing a recommended five-year sentence and restitution. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
3 months ago
LA real estate

Former KBS Auditor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement

Former KBS Realty Advisors chief auditor Varun Aggarwal sentenced to 33 months in prison for embezzlement.
Aggarwal used vendors controlled by family/friends to submit fake invoices and paid $2.8 million in restitution. [ more ]
moreembezzlement
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
New York City

Federal prosecutors urge 40 years in prison after Pelosi attacker's 'assault on our democracy'

Federal prosecutors are recommending a 40-year sentence for the man convicted of attempting to kidnap Nancy Pelosi, citing lack of remorse and adding a terrorism enhancement. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
US news

Maine man sentenced to 27 years in prison in New Year's Eve machete attack near Times Square

Maine man sentenced to 27 years for terrorist attack near Times Square on New Year's Eve.
Judge cited Bickford's age and history of mental illness for leniency in sentencing. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Fraud letting agents found guilty of duping tenants and landlords of over 24,000

Letting agents sentenced for scamming tenants and landlords out of over £24,000. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Judge Gets Brutally Honest With Defendant Asking For Leniency With A 'Hell No'

Judge rejects leniency plea, labels crime as close to treasonous, and gives harsh sentence for attempted transmission of classified information. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Information security

Rabotnik, Affiliate of Ransomware Group REvil, Sentenced to 13 Years in Jail

Rabotnik, a member of the REvil ransomware group, sentenced to 13 years and seven months in jail. [ more ]
BBC News
1 month ago
London

Cliff Mitchell: Ex-Met PC jailed for 13 years for multiple counts of rape

Former Metropolitan Police officer sentenced to over 13 years for 10 counts of rape, including child rape. [ more ]
WIRED
1 month ago
Law

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to Four Months in Prison

Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, sentenced to four months in prison for violating US law on money laundering. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London

Harry Styles stalker jailed for sending him 8,000 cards in a month

Woman jailed and banned from seeing Harry Styles after stalking him with 8,000 cards in less than a month. [ more ]
#road-rage
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Man who killed 6-year-old in freeway shooting gets 40 years to life

Marcus Eriz sentenced to 40 years to life for killing 6-year-old boy in road rage incident. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Boy killed in road rage shooting on way to kindergarten, officials say. Man sentenced

The convicted individual, Marcus Anthony Eriz, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the road rage shooting incident that led to the death of 6-year-old Aiden Leos. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Man who killed 6-year-old in freeway shooting gets 40 years to life

Marcus Eriz sentenced to 40 years to life for killing 6-year-old boy in road rage incident. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Boy killed in road rage shooting on way to kindergarten, officials say. Man sentenced

The convicted individual, Marcus Anthony Eriz, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the road rage shooting incident that led to the death of 6-year-old Aiden Leos. [ more ]
moreroad-rage
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Death penalty resentencing: East Bay DAs' stances on execution

Santa Clara County's district attorney is moving to resentence condemned inmates to life in prison instead of the death penalty.
District attorneys in East Bay counties, like Contra Costa and Alameda, have expressed opposition to seeking the death penalty. [ more ]
www.times-series.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Barnet man among two jailed after cosmetics and perfumes stolen at airport

Over $3,000 worth of items stolen at Stansted Airport.
Two individuals arrested and sentenced to eight weeks in prison for theft at the World Duty Free shop. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Biglaw Associate's Ex-Boyfriend Sentenced For Trading On Insider Info Obtained While She Was Working From Home

Trading on insider information led to arrest and charges for Seth Markin.
Markin pleaded guilty to insider trading and was sentenced to 15 months in prison. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Met officer who shared database secrets with woman he met on Snapchat faces jail

DC Ishmael Donegan shared confidential information with a woman on Snapchat.
Donegan pleaded guilty to four counts of misconduct in public office. [ more ]
#murder-case
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Red Hook Man Sentenced For 2020 Murder

David Gorham sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for murder of Elvin Fernandez.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez expressed hope for Fernandez's family finding solace. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Queens MS-13 gang member gets 35 years in 2017 fatal stabbing of 16-year-old in Alley Pond Park: Feds * Brooklyn Paper

Luis Rivera, an MS-13 gang member, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Brooklyn.
Rivera's co-defendant, Josue Leiva, was also sentenced to 35 years in prison for the same crime.
The gang leader, Melvi Amador-Rios, was convicted and sentenced to life in prison plus 38 years for his involvement in the murder and other charges. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Red Hook Man Sentenced For 2020 Murder

David Gorham sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for murder of Elvin Fernandez.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez expressed hope for Fernandez's family finding solace. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Queens MS-13 gang member gets 35 years in 2017 fatal stabbing of 16-year-old in Alley Pond Park: Feds * Brooklyn Paper

Luis Rivera, an MS-13 gang member, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Brooklyn.
Rivera's co-defendant, Josue Leiva, was also sentenced to 35 years in prison for the same crime.
The gang leader, Melvi Amador-Rios, was convicted and sentenced to life in prison plus 38 years for his involvement in the murder and other charges. [ more ]
moremurder-case
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

2 American men are back in Italian court after convictions in officer slaying were thrown out

Italy's highest court ordered new trial for American men in slaying of Italian police officer due to lack of understanding of police identity.
Convicted American men face reduced sentences after original life imprisonment judgments. [ more ]
#capitol-riot
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Man Who Smoked Marijuana in Senate Office on Jan. 6 Sentenced to Prison

Man sentenced to 3.5 years for Capitol riot involvement and smoking a joint in senator's office. [ more ]
ABA Journal
6 months ago
Law

This lawyer has built a criminal defense practice for clients with mental disabilities, autism and dementia

Elizabeth Kelley argued that her client's autism should be considered during his sentencing for his involvement in the Capitol riot.
U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth acknowledged Thompson's autism but emphasized the severity of his actions during the riot. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US politics

Man Who Assaulted Six Officers on Jan. 6 Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

Florida man sentenced to 5 years in prison for assaulting police officers during Capitol riot
Prosecutors described him as one of the most violent January 6 rioters [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Man Who Smoked Marijuana in Senate Office on Jan. 6 Sentenced to Prison

Man sentenced to 3.5 years for Capitol riot involvement and smoking a joint in senator's office. [ more ]
ABA Journal
6 months ago
Law

This lawyer has built a criminal defense practice for clients with mental disabilities, autism and dementia

Elizabeth Kelley argued that her client's autism should be considered during his sentencing for his involvement in the Capitol riot.
U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth acknowledged Thompson's autism but emphasized the severity of his actions during the riot. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US politics

Man Who Assaulted Six Officers on Jan. 6 Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

Florida man sentenced to 5 years in prison for assaulting police officers during Capitol riot
Prosecutors described him as one of the most violent January 6 rioters [ more ]
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Miami Herald
3 months ago
Miami

3 companies, 1 Midtown Miami apartment, 0 employees: The setup for a $735,000 fraud

A 26-year old ran a $735,000 investor fraud out of his Miami apartment using lies and fake companies.
The fraudster, now 29, has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison and faces a restitution hearing. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

Lawyer's Light Sentence Tells The Truth About Texas Abortion Laws

Texas personal injury attorney admits to drugging wife with abortion-inducing drug without her knowledge.
He received a light sentence of 180 days in jail and 10 years of probation for injury to a child and assault of a pregnant person. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

Couple whose gender-reveal party sparked the massive El Dorado fire sentenced

Couple sentenced for starting massive El Dorado fire during gender-reveal party
One-year jail sentence and probation for Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr., probation for Angelina Jimenez [ more ]
#peter-navarro
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

Peter Navarro, Go To Jail!

Peter Navarro showed disdain and lack of remorse during his sentencing for contempt of Congress.
Navarro tried to use his status as a former presidential advisor to seek leniency in his case. [ more ]
emptywheel
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Peter Navarro and the Office-Seeker Using ProtonMail Challenge - emptywheel

Peter Navarro is facing sentencing for contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas from the Select Committee.
Navarro's attorneys cited Joe Biden's waiver of Executive Privilege as one of the firsts tied to this prosecution. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

Peter Navarro, Go To Jail!

Peter Navarro showed disdain and lack of remorse during his sentencing for contempt of Congress.
Navarro tried to use his status as a former presidential advisor to seek leniency in his case. [ more ]
emptywheel
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Peter Navarro and the Office-Seeker Using ProtonMail Challenge - emptywheel

Peter Navarro is facing sentencing for contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas from the Select Committee.
Navarro's attorneys cited Joe Biden's waiver of Executive Privilege as one of the firsts tied to this prosecution. [ more ]
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#assault
BKReader
4 months ago
Brooklyn

DA Sentences Brooklyn Man 9.5 Years For Shooting at Marked Police Car

Jah-Mike Woolridge sentenced to nearly a decade in prison for firing at a police car in Brownsville.
The NYPD detective was fortunate to have escaped serious injuries when Woolridge fired nine rounds in broad daylight. [ more ]
QNS.com
4 months ago
US politics

Broad Channel man gets more than six years in prison for assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol: Feds - QNS.com

A man from Broad Channel, NY was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in federal prison for assaulting a police officer during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
The man was identified through a photo on Facebook and was convicted on two felony charges and related misdemeanor offenses. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago
London

South east Londoner who said he strangled ex-wife to calm her down' avoids prison

A man from southeast London has been spared jail after admitting to strangling his ex-wife and assaulting another woman.
Evaldino Oliveira was sentenced to one year and three months in custody, suspended for 18 months, and issued a two-year restraining order.
The suspended sentence was a result of Oliveira's early guilty plea and previous good character. [ more ]
BKReader
4 months ago
Brooklyn

DA Sentences Brooklyn Man 9.5 Years For Shooting at Marked Police Car

Jah-Mike Woolridge sentenced to nearly a decade in prison for firing at a police car in Brownsville.
The NYPD detective was fortunate to have escaped serious injuries when Woolridge fired nine rounds in broad daylight. [ more ]
QNS.com
4 months ago
US politics

Broad Channel man gets more than six years in prison for assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol: Feds - QNS.com

A man from Broad Channel, NY was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in federal prison for assaulting a police officer during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
The man was identified through a photo on Facebook and was convicted on two felony charges and related misdemeanor offenses. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago
London

South east Londoner who said he strangled ex-wife to calm her down' avoids prison

A man from southeast London has been spared jail after admitting to strangling his ex-wife and assaulting another woman.
Evaldino Oliveira was sentenced to one year and three months in custody, suspended for 18 months, and issued a two-year restraining order.
The suspended sentence was a result of Oliveira's early guilty plea and previous good character. [ more ]
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time.com
4 months ago
London politics

Pakistan's Imran Khan and His Wife Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison on Corruption Charges

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption.
This is Khan's third conviction since 2022 and comes ahead of Pakistan's upcoming parliamentary elections. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

Brentwood: Driver in 2021 fatal crash receives 4-year jail term

Peter Constantine sentenced to four years in jail for killing woman in crash
Constantine pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter charge [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Man Who Shot Bride and Bishop at Wedding Gets 50 Years to Life in Prison

Dale Holloway, the gunman who attacked a church during a wedding, has been sentenced to a minimum of 50 years to life in prison.
Holloway shot the bishop and the bride as an apparent act of revenge for the killing of his stepfather, who was an ordained minister at the church. [ more ]
emptywheel
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Joe Biden Appointee Ana Reyes Imposes Maximum Sentence to Avenge Donald Trump's Privacy - emptywheel

Judge Ana Reyes has sentenced Charles Littlejohn, who stole Donald Trump's tax returns, to five years in prison.
Judge Reyes likened Littlejohn's crime to that of January 6ers who attacked the country, stating that what he did was an attack on constitutional democracy. [ more ]
Independent.ie
4 months ago
Social justice

Sentencing of Dublin man (46) for sexual abuse of two young girls halted after he is assaulted in dock

Sentencing halted due to assault on accused in court
Two men restrained and removed from court [ more ]
#jose-huizar
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

Column: Jose Huizar was our rancho's American dream. Now, he's headed to prison for 13 years

Former Los Angeles city councilmember Jose Huizar, who has pled guilty to racketeering and tax evasion, greeted a columnist who had criticized him with a friendly greeting.
Huizar was allowed to travel to his birthplace in Mexico to attend religious ceremonies important to his Catholic faith. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

'I lost everything.' Former L.A. Councilman Jose Huizar seeks leniency in corruption case

Former Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar asked for leniency in his sentencing, saying he has lost everything.
Huizar has pleaded guilty to racketeering and tax evasion charges and is facing a possible prison sentence of up to nine years. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

Column: Jose Huizar was our rancho's American dream. Now, he's headed to prison for 13 years

Former Los Angeles city councilmember Jose Huizar, who has pled guilty to racketeering and tax evasion, greeted a columnist who had criticized him with a friendly greeting.
Huizar was allowed to travel to his birthplace in Mexico to attend religious ceremonies important to his Catholic faith. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

'I lost everything.' Former L.A. Councilman Jose Huizar seeks leniency in corruption case

Former Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar asked for leniency in his sentencing, saying he has lost everything.
Huizar has pleaded guilty to racketeering and tax evasion charges and is facing a possible prison sentence of up to nine years. [ more ]
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BBC News
4 months ago
London

Boy detained for killing 62-year-old man with trip and shove

A 17-year-old boy has been detained for manslaughter after pushing a man to the ground, causing his death.
The boy has been sentenced to a 24-month detention and training order, with 12 months in a young offenders' institution and 12 months of supervision in the community. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Nottingham attack: Tragic CCTV footage shows victims' final movements

Heartbreaking CCTV footage released following sentencing of attacker Valdo Calocane.
Attacker likely to be detained in high-security hospital for the rest of his life. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
US politics

Former Republican legislative candidate pleads guilty to January 6 role

A former Republican legislative candidate has pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement officers during the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021.
Matthew Brackley, who stormed the Capitol, will be sentenced on May 14 and could face up to eight years in prison. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Iowa Teen Who Killed 2 Fellow Students Gets 65 Years in Prison

Iowa teenager Preston Walls has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for shooting and killing two fellow students and injuring the program's founder.
Walls claimed that he shot the victims out of fear for his life, but the victims' families stated that their sons would not have hurt him. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

Man Who Threatened Police With Ax Handle on Jan. 6 Gets Nearly 5 Years in Prison

Proud Boys member, William Chrestman, has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for breaching the U.S. Capitol and threatening police officers during the January 6 attack.
Chrestman pleaded guilty to obstruction of an official proceeding and threatening a federal officer. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland: Security guard pleads to double murder of couple shot to death as they headed to Rolling Loud concert

Keith Riley has pleaded no contest to the murder of an Emeryville couple in 2019, allowing him to be sentenced to life in prison without a trial.
Riley was initially facing charges of murder in the course of a robbery, which would have made him eligible for life without parole, but those charges were dropped in the plea agreement. [ more ]
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