Stanley Simon, Bronx Leader Brought Down by Corruption, Is Dead at 93
Stanley Simon, a former Democratic Bronx borough president, died at 93 after a corruption scandal implicated him in taking bribes and led to a five-year prison sentence.
The Biden Administration Turns Pro-Lifers Into Political Prisoners
Pro-life activists sentenced to prison for protesting abortion face mistreatment and harsh sentencing.
Drug smuggler jailed after international police operation uncovered 'burner' phone evidence
Lee Silvester sentenced to nine years for leading drug smuggling ring.
Moment car thief smashes keyless vehicle through gate after hacking' into it
Organized crime gang stole keyless cars worth over 3 million
Four gang members sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison
Op-ed: Can we make Illinois counties even less reliant on prison?
The number of people sentenced to prison in Illinois has dropped almost 50% from 2010 to 2023.
A larger share of those being sentenced to prison are now being sentenced for serious felony offenses.
Ukraine war briefing: Day of mourning in Dnipro after Russian attack on schools and hospitals
Russian missile strike in Ukraine causes casualties and destruction, prompting a call for stronger defense measures.
Brooklyn Resident Sentenced to 17 Years to Life for Sexual Assault at Knifepoint in Stuyvesant Heights
A man received 17 years to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 62-year-old woman in Stuyvesant Heights in 2021.