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Sam Bankman-Fried's ex Caroline Ellison gets 3 months taken off 2-year prison sentence

Caroline Ellison will serve less prison time due to good behavior credits, despite her significant role in the FTX fraud case.

A tearful Caroline Ellison is sentenced to two years in prison for her part in the FTX collapse: 'I'm sorry I wasn't brave'

Caroline Ellison received a two-year prison sentence after pleading for leniency, acknowledging her role in the significant financial fraud at FTX.

Sam Bankman-Fried's ex Caroline Ellison gets 3 months taken off 2-year prison sentence

Caroline Ellison will serve less prison time due to good behavior credits, despite her significant role in the FTX fraud case.

A tearful Caroline Ellison is sentenced to two years in prison for her part in the FTX collapse: 'I'm sorry I wasn't brave'

Caroline Ellison received a two-year prison sentence after pleading for leniency, acknowledging her role in the significant financial fraud at FTX.
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#corruption

Fat Leonard' to appeal sentence, while retired Navy captain will seek a reduced charge

Leonard Glenn Francis is appealing his 15-year prison sentence for his role in the U.S. Navy's bribery scandal.

Imran Khan, Pakistan former PM, sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 14 years in jail in a corruption case.
Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, was also handed a 14-year sentence in the same case, and they were both banned from holding political office for 10 years.

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 years in state gifts case

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to 14 years in jail and fined $2.7 million for illegally selling state gifts.
They are also ineligible to contest for public office for 10 years.

Pakistan: Court hands more jail time to ex-PM Imran Khan DW 01/31/2024

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption.
This verdict comes a week ahead of national elections and after Khan was sentenced to 10 years in prison for leaking state secrets.

Ex-FBI official gets over 2 years in prison for receiving $225,000 tied to Albania

Former FBI official sentenced to over two years in prison for corruption involving Albanian ties.
Judge expresses disappointment in former FBI agent's betrayal of trust and loss of moral compass.

Fat Leonard' to appeal sentence, while retired Navy captain will seek a reduced charge

Leonard Glenn Francis is appealing his 15-year prison sentence for his role in the U.S. Navy's bribery scandal.

Imran Khan, Pakistan former PM, sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 14 years in jail in a corruption case.
Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, was also handed a 14-year sentence in the same case, and they were both banned from holding political office for 10 years.

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 years in state gifts case

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to 14 years in jail and fined $2.7 million for illegally selling state gifts.
They are also ineligible to contest for public office for 10 years.

Pakistan: Court hands more jail time to ex-PM Imran Khan DW 01/31/2024

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption.
This verdict comes a week ahead of national elections and after Khan was sentenced to 10 years in prison for leaking state secrets.

Ex-FBI official gets over 2 years in prison for receiving $225,000 tied to Albania

Former FBI official sentenced to over two years in prison for corruption involving Albanian ties.
Judge expresses disappointment in former FBI agent's betrayal of trust and loss of moral compass.
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#crime

Bed-Stuy Man Sentenced to 18 Years For 2020 House Party Shooting

A Bed-Stuy man is sentenced to 18 years in prison for fatally shooting a party host during a violent incident in 2020.

Driver Finally Sentenced for Fatal 2019 Hit-And-Run

Motorist sentenced to prison for killing cyclist after alleged car robbery
Defendant's extreme reaction led to the victim's death

Groundskeeper jailed for raping child at Islington primary school where he worked in 1980s

A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for historic sexual abuse at a primary school.
He admitted to sexually assaulting the victim but denied raping her.

Man gets 21-year prison term for killing pregnant woman in Berkeley

Berkeley man sentenced to 21 years in prison for shooting, killing pregnant woman in car.
The victim's family expresses disappointment in the lenient sentence given to the perpetrator.

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.

Gowanus grudge: Brooklyn man gets 20 years for love triangle killing

A Brooklyn man sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a romantic rival following an altercation.

Bed-Stuy Man Sentenced to 18 Years For 2020 House Party Shooting

A Bed-Stuy man is sentenced to 18 years in prison for fatally shooting a party host during a violent incident in 2020.

Driver Finally Sentenced for Fatal 2019 Hit-And-Run

Motorist sentenced to prison for killing cyclist after alleged car robbery
Defendant's extreme reaction led to the victim's death

Groundskeeper jailed for raping child at Islington primary school where he worked in 1980s

A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for historic sexual abuse at a primary school.
He admitted to sexually assaulting the victim but denied raping her.

Man gets 21-year prison term for killing pregnant woman in Berkeley

Berkeley man sentenced to 21 years in prison for shooting, killing pregnant woman in car.
The victim's family expresses disappointment in the lenient sentence given to the perpetrator.

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.

Gowanus grudge: Brooklyn man gets 20 years for love triangle killing

A Brooklyn man sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a romantic rival following an altercation.
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Dublin: Driver pleads to 10 years in Valentine's Day fatal DUI hit-and-run crash

Manteca resident pleads no contest to vehicular manslaughter, receiving a 10-year sentence.
#wire-fraud

Target gift card scheme lands East Coast man behind bars

A man was sentenced to five years in prison for a gift card fraud scheme costing Target over $500,000.

Texas man sentenced for money laundering at Richmond-based company

Neil Divers was sentenced to over a year in prison for laundering money from his Richmond-based business, Kodiak Precision, Inc.

Target gift card scheme lands East Coast man behind bars

A man was sentenced to five years in prison for a gift card fraud scheme costing Target over $500,000.

Texas man sentenced for money laundering at Richmond-based company

Neil Divers was sentenced to over a year in prison for laundering money from his Richmond-based business, Kodiak Precision, Inc.
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#crypto

CZ Talks Prison, New 'Educational Venture' at First Public Appearance Since Release From U.S. Jail

CZ has no current plans to run another crypto exchange after his prison sentence.

Former Crypto CEO Posts Hilarious LinkedIn Update Right Before Going to Prison

Ryan Salame continues to promote a hustle mindset even while beginning his prison sentence for serious financial crimes.

CZ Talks Prison, New 'Educational Venture' at First Public Appearance Since Release From U.S. Jail

CZ has no current plans to run another crypto exchange after his prison sentence.

Former Crypto CEO Posts Hilarious LinkedIn Update Right Before Going to Prison

Ryan Salame continues to promote a hustle mindset even while beginning his prison sentence for serious financial crimes.
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#martha-stewart

Was Martha Stewart Really Guilty Of Insider Trading?

Martha Stewart's prison sentence stemmed not from insider trading, but from lying to federal agencies and obstructing justice during a stock sale inquiry.

Martha Stewart slams Ina Garten's feud claims - and Snoop Dogg comes to her defense

Stewart insists her friendship with Garten ended due to her prison sentence, not a geographical move.

Was Martha Stewart Really Guilty Of Insider Trading?

Martha Stewart's prison sentence stemmed not from insider trading, but from lying to federal agencies and obstructing justice during a stock sale inquiry.

Martha Stewart slams Ina Garten's feud claims - and Snoop Dogg comes to her defense

Stewart insists her friendship with Garten ended due to her prison sentence, not a geographical move.
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#capitol-riot

Jan. 6 Rioter Sentenced to 20 Years for Assaults on Police

California man sentenced to 20 years in prison for attacking police officers at the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot.

Man who violently fought cops gets 2nd longest Jan. 6 sentence: 20 years

David N. Dempsey, involved in the Capitol Riot, received a 20-year prison sentence for assaulting police officers with bear spray and other weapons.

Bob's Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot

Jay Johnston was sentenced to one year in prison for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot.

Latest line: A good week for Sam Liccardo, a bad week for Kathryn Lybarger

Sam Liccardo leads in San Jose mayoral election primary
Peter Navarro ordered to prison for 4 months after Capitol riot investigation

Jan. 6 Rioter Sentenced to 20 Years for Assaults on Police

California man sentenced to 20 years in prison for attacking police officers at the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot.

Man who violently fought cops gets 2nd longest Jan. 6 sentence: 20 years

David N. Dempsey, involved in the Capitol Riot, received a 20-year prison sentence for assaulting police officers with bear spray and other weapons.

Bob's Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot

Jay Johnston was sentenced to one year in prison for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot.

Latest line: A good week for Sam Liccardo, a bad week for Kathryn Lybarger

Sam Liccardo leads in San Jose mayoral election primary
Peter Navarro ordered to prison for 4 months after Capitol riot investigation
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Michael Cohen Has Been Fine Dining All Over NYC Before His Prison Sentence Begins

Cohen indulges in extravagant meals before serving his prison sentence, creating lasting memories juxtaposed against a life-changing incarceration.
#tax-evasion

Ex-Biglaw Partner Sentenced To Time Behind Bars After Pleading Guilty To Tax Crimes

Eric Lenzen's extravagant lifestyle led to a 16-month prison sentence for significant tax evasion while serving as a partner at prominent law firms.

Brampton man who claimed $34M in false donations for clients gets 3-year prison term | CBC News

An Ontario man sentenced to 3 years for $34 million charity fraud
Canada Revenue Agency holds promoters and users accountable for tax evasion

Ex-Biglaw Partner Sentenced To Time Behind Bars After Pleading Guilty To Tax Crimes

Eric Lenzen's extravagant lifestyle led to a 16-month prison sentence for significant tax evasion while serving as a partner at prominent law firms.

Brampton man who claimed $34M in false donations for clients gets 3-year prison term | CBC News

An Ontario man sentenced to 3 years for $34 million charity fraud
Canada Revenue Agency holds promoters and users accountable for tax evasion
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#ryan-salame

Top FTX Executive Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Prison

Ryan Salame, a top FTX executive, received seven and a half years in prison for campaign finance violations and operating an unlicensed business.

SBF's FTX lieutenant Ryan Salame adds prison stint to LinkedIn resume

Ryan Salame humorously announced his prison term on LinkedIn, despite facing serious charges including unlawful campaign donations.

Convicted FTX exec announces his 'new role' at Maryland prison on LinkedIn

Ryan Salame humorously announced his prison sentence on LinkedIn, highlighting a different side of professional networking often filled with clichés.

Former FTX exec starts prison sentence with LinkedIn post about a 'new position'

Ryan Salame is set to begin a 7.5-year prison sentence for fraud and campaign finance violations tied to FTX's collapse.

FTX's Salame Hoped Dog Bite Would Delay Prison, But Tucker Carlson Derailed Effort

Ryan Salame's attempts to delay his prison sentence due to a dog bite were rebuffed by a judge who found him fit for incarceration.

Top FTX Executive Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Prison

Ryan Salame, a top FTX executive, received seven and a half years in prison for campaign finance violations and operating an unlicensed business.

SBF's FTX lieutenant Ryan Salame adds prison stint to LinkedIn resume

Ryan Salame humorously announced his prison term on LinkedIn, despite facing serious charges including unlawful campaign donations.

Convicted FTX exec announces his 'new role' at Maryland prison on LinkedIn

Ryan Salame humorously announced his prison sentence on LinkedIn, highlighting a different side of professional networking often filled with clichés.

Former FTX exec starts prison sentence with LinkedIn post about a 'new position'

Ryan Salame is set to begin a 7.5-year prison sentence for fraud and campaign finance violations tied to FTX's collapse.

FTX's Salame Hoped Dog Bite Would Delay Prison, But Tucker Carlson Derailed Effort

Ryan Salame's attempts to delay his prison sentence due to a dog bite were rebuffed by a judge who found him fit for incarceration.
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#arson

Ex-Professor Gets More Than 5 Years in Prison for California Arson Spree'

Former criminology professor sentenced to over five years in prison for arson spree in California.

Man who set fire at California Target store gets 23 years in prison

A Lake Elsinore man received a 23-year prison sentence for committing arson at a Target store leading to $11.7 million in damages.

Ex-Professor Gets More Than 5 Years in Prison for California Arson Spree'

Former criminology professor sentenced to over five years in prison for arson spree in California.

Man who set fire at California Target store gets 23 years in prison

A Lake Elsinore man received a 23-year prison sentence for committing arson at a Target store leading to $11.7 million in damages.
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#restitution

Man Who Stole Statue of Dodgers' Jackie Robinson Receives Sentence

Theft of Jackie Robinson statue leads to 15-year prison sentence.

Bay Area CEO who ran sites for kids sentenced to 7 years in prison

A Bay Area CEO defrauded investors of nearly $9 million, leading to a sentence of 88 months in prison and financial restitution.

Glen Davis can delay prison to wrap documentary

Davis's prison sentence revised to allow completion of a life documentary, potentially generating funds for restitution.

California tax preparer sentenced to 6 years in prison for $28 million IRS scheme

Gonzalez defrauded the IRS for $28 million through a tax scheme involving false returns and fictitious corporations.

Man Who Stole Statue of Dodgers' Jackie Robinson Receives Sentence

Theft of Jackie Robinson statue leads to 15-year prison sentence.

Bay Area CEO who ran sites for kids sentenced to 7 years in prison

A Bay Area CEO defrauded investors of nearly $9 million, leading to a sentence of 88 months in prison and financial restitution.

Glen Davis can delay prison to wrap documentary

Davis's prison sentence revised to allow completion of a life documentary, potentially generating funds for restitution.

California tax preparer sentenced to 6 years in prison for $28 million IRS scheme

Gonzalez defrauded the IRS for $28 million through a tax scheme involving false returns and fictitious corporations.
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#russia

Russia sentences U.S. citizen to nearly 7 years for fighting for Ukraine

Stephen Hubbard, a 72-year-old American, was sentenced to 6 years and 10 months in a Russian prison for allegedly fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.

Russian court sentences 72-year-old American for fighting for Ukraine

Stephen James Hubbard, a 72-year-old American, was sentenced to prison in Russia for fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.

Russia sentences U.S. citizen to nearly 7 years for fighting for Ukraine

Stephen Hubbard, a 72-year-old American, was sentenced to 6 years and 10 months in a Russian prison for allegedly fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.

Russian court sentences 72-year-old American for fighting for Ukraine

Stephen James Hubbard, a 72-year-old American, was sentenced to prison in Russia for fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
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Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Could Be Released on Friday

CZ was sentenced for violating the Bank Secrecy Act and may be released early from prison.
Binance has successfully thrived under new leadership during CZ's absence.

Kellen Winslow II seeks reduced prison sentence

Kellen Winslow II seeks sentence reduction citing California's law on trauma and rehabilitation following his conviction for sex crimes.

Man who stabbed neighbour gets jail sentence extended after 'meritless' appeal

Kirk Daniels received an extra month in prison for making a futile appeal against his conviction for a violent stabbing incident.

UK Rapper Pa Salieu Released From Prison

Pa Salieu's resilience is evident as he returns to music after serving part of his prison sentence for violent disorder.

Childminder married to Tory councillor pleads guilty to stirring up racial hatred

Lucy Connolly faces substantial prison time for racially charged social media posts, highlighting serious consequences for hate speech.

Man chains kids to beds and sexually assaults one for years, California officials say

Jose Centeno received a life sentence for abusing and torturing his adopted children in a horrific case of systemic child abuse.
#nba

Judge says ex-Celtics forward Glen 'Big Baby' Davis can delay prison to finish film

Glen Davis receives a delay in prison due to ongoing film project addressing his life, linked to his fraud conviction and financial restitution.

Ex-Piston gets prison time for insurance fraud

Will Bynum sentenced to 18 months in prison for NBA insurance fraud.

Judge says ex-Celtics forward Glen 'Big Baby' Davis can delay prison to finish film

Glen Davis receives a delay in prison due to ongoing film project addressing his life, linked to his fraud conviction and financial restitution.

Ex-Piston gets prison time for insurance fraud

Will Bynum sentenced to 18 months in prison for NBA insurance fraud.
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Drug dealer who dumped stash during chase jailed

Drug dealer evading arrest by jettisoning drugs from car received five years and seven months in prison.

A former Cornell student is sentenced to 21 months for threatening to kill Jews

A former Cornell University student received a 21-month prison sentence for posting violent threats against the Jewish community on an online forum.

Friends joke I'm going to die' before driver crashes into taxi killing passenger

A speeding driver crashed into a parked taxi, killing a woman and injuring his friends, resulting in a lengthy prison sentence and driving disqualification.
#legal-proceedings

After Trump's conviction, his case turns toward sentencing and appeals

Former President Donald Trump faces uncertainty after criminal conviction and potential prison sentence with appeals process stretching beyond Election Day.

Worried mom finds daughter dead in bathroom, California cops say. Ex-boyfriend charged

Domestic violence tragedy resulting in conviction and potential life imprisonment.

US court upholds R Kelly's 20-year prison term for child sexual abuse

Singer R Kelly sentenced to 20 years in prison for child sexual abuse convictions.

After Trump's conviction, his case turns toward sentencing and appeals

Former President Donald Trump faces uncertainty after criminal conviction and potential prison sentence with appeals process stretching beyond Election Day.

Worried mom finds daughter dead in bathroom, California cops say. Ex-boyfriend charged

Domestic violence tragedy resulting in conviction and potential life imprisonment.

US court upholds R Kelly's 20-year prison term for child sexual abuse

Singer R Kelly sentenced to 20 years in prison for child sexual abuse convictions.
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#donald-trump

What could happen if Trump goes to jail?

Trump found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records faces possible prison sentence.

Texas woman who threatened Mar-a-Lago case judge case sentenced to three years in prison

A Houston woman has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for leaving threatening voicemails for a federal judge overseeing one of Donald Trump's legal fights in Florida.
Tiffani Shea Gish threatened to have the judge assassinated in front of her family for helping Trump.

What could happen if Trump goes to jail?

Trump found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records faces possible prison sentence.

Texas woman who threatened Mar-a-Lago case judge case sentenced to three years in prison

A Houston woman has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for leaving threatening voicemails for a federal judge overseeing one of Donald Trump's legal fights in Florida.
Tiffani Shea Gish threatened to have the judge assassinated in front of her family for helping Trump.
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#david-depape

Man Who Invaded Nancy Pelosi's Home Apologizes for Attacking Her Husband

David DePape apologized for attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband, expressing remorse and committing to non-violence in a federal courtroom.

Man who attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband sentenced to 30 years in prison

David DePape sentenced to 30 years in prison for attempted kidnapping of Nancy Pelosi and assault on her husband.

Man Who Invaded Nancy Pelosi's Home Apologizes for Attacking Her Husband

David DePape apologized for attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband, expressing remorse and committing to non-violence in a federal courtroom.

Man who attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband sentenced to 30 years in prison

David DePape sentenced to 30 years in prison for attempted kidnapping of Nancy Pelosi and assault on her husband.
moredavid-depape

Bannon should report for prison now, Justice Department tells judge

Stephen Bannon should report to prison immediately to serve a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress.

Prosecutors seek 40-year sentence for man who attacked Paul Pelosi

The Department of Justice recommended a 40-year prison sentence for a man who assaulted and attempted to kidnap Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband in 2022.

Beggar jailed and banned from town centre

Persistent beggar Benjamin Bio banned from Ilford town centre and sentenced to 20 weeks in prison for begging and possessing drug paraphernalia.
#dangerous-driving

Moment man deliberately drives car into UK theatre during rush hour

A man drove his car into a theatre during rush hour, narrowly missing other vehicles and pedestrians due to dangerous driving under the influence.

Motorcyclist catapulted off Milton Keynes bridge after horrifying road rage incident

Road rage incident in Milton Keynes led to a biker being thrown over a bridge by a driver who was later sentenced to four years and 10 months in prison.
The driver, Nikesh Mistry, pleaded guilty to two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Moment man deliberately drives car into UK theatre during rush hour

A man drove his car into a theatre during rush hour, narrowly missing other vehicles and pedestrians due to dangerous driving under the influence.

Motorcyclist catapulted off Milton Keynes bridge after horrifying road rage incident

Road rage incident in Milton Keynes led to a biker being thrown over a bridge by a driver who was later sentenced to four years and 10 months in prison.
The driver, Nikesh Mistry, pleaded guilty to two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
moredangerous-driving

Man gets 60 years to life for Oakland love triangle murder

A 32-year-old man received a 60-years-to-life prison sentence for fatally shooting his romantic rival in Oakland in 2021.

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate prison

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after return to New York City following the nullification of his 2020 rape conviction.
#sexual-assault

Man sexually assaulted woman on London Underground and then spat at police

Nathan Gordon jailed for sexual assault on London Underground
Gordon received prison time and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order

School athletic trainer gets 36 years for sexually assaulting 12 female students

A former high school athletic trainer, accused of sexually assaulting teenage girls, sentenced to 36 years in prison after pleading no contest to felony charges.

Man sexually assaulted woman on London Underground and then spat at police

Nathan Gordon jailed for sexual assault on London Underground
Gordon received prison time and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order

School athletic trainer gets 36 years for sexually assaulting 12 female students

A former high school athletic trainer, accused of sexually assaulting teenage girls, sentenced to 36 years in prison after pleading no contest to felony charges.
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#burglary

Prolific London burglar arrested by police while having his hair cut

Larry Connors committed a string of burglaries across England, leaving DNA evidence at the crime scenes.
Connors was caught while having a haircut at a barber's shop in Nottinghamshire and sentenced to over four years in prison.

Burglar jailed after stealing $100,000 from Gargiulo's Restaurant in Coney Island * Brooklyn Paper

The defendant was sentenced to eight years in prison for burglarizing a popular Coney Island restaurant and stealing $100,000 from its safe.

Prolific London burglar arrested by police while having his hair cut

Larry Connors committed a string of burglaries across England, leaving DNA evidence at the crime scenes.
Connors was caught while having a haircut at a barber's shop in Nottinghamshire and sentenced to over four years in prison.

Burglar jailed after stealing $100,000 from Gargiulo's Restaurant in Coney Island * Brooklyn Paper

The defendant was sentenced to eight years in prison for burglarizing a popular Coney Island restaurant and stealing $100,000 from its safe.
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Convicted ex-U.S. diplomat says 'radical politics' at Yale turned him into Cuban spy

Former U.S. diplomat Manuel Rocha sentenced to 15 years for serving as a covert agent for the Cuban government.

Marcus Anthony Eriz sentenced to 40 years after gunning down 6-year-old during road rage incident

A man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for gunning down a 6-year-old boy in a road rage incident on a California highway.
#legal-case

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.

Prosecutors: Ex Boston woman was supposed to report for her jail sentence, but went to the beach instead

Former Boston woman sentenced to 6 months in prison for failing to surrender and enjoying leisurely activities in the Dominican Republic.

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.

Prosecutors: Ex Boston woman was supposed to report for her jail sentence, but went to the beach instead

Former Boston woman sentenced to 6 months in prison for failing to surrender and enjoying leisurely activities in the Dominican Republic.
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Johnny Mercer challenging order to hand over whistleblower names

Johnny Mercer resists order to hand over names of whistleblowers in Afghanistan inquiry.
Chairman threatens potential prison sentence if Johnny Mercer does not comply with order.

Latest line: A good week for Fremont, a bad week for Sam Bankman-Fried

Fremont named Happiest City in the U.S. by WalletHub study.
Sam Bankman-Fried, former Silicon Valley billionaire, sentenced to 25 years in prison for massive fraud.
Betty Yee announces 2026 run for governor, facing tough competition from other Democratic candidates.
#drug-dealing

South London drug dealer hid 157 wraps of crack cocaine in fake beer can

Drug dealer hid crack cocaine in fake beer can
Dealer sentenced to over six years in prison

South east London county lines drug dealer who passed line to 16-year-old boy jailed

County lines dealer from London jailed for supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Norfolk.
David Ogoe operated the 'Buzz' drug line and passed it on to a 16-year-old.
Norfolk Police encourage reporting drug-related crimes to prevent further offenses.

South London drug dealer hid 157 wraps of crack cocaine in fake beer can

Drug dealer hid crack cocaine in fake beer can
Dealer sentenced to over six years in prison

South east London county lines drug dealer who passed line to 16-year-old boy jailed

County lines dealer from London jailed for supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Norfolk.
David Ogoe operated the 'Buzz' drug line and passed it on to a 16-year-old.
Norfolk Police encourage reporting drug-related crimes to prevent further offenses.
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An inmate (rape, murder) threatened to kill a Miami federal judge, indictment says

Pratt faces serious charges for threatening a federal judge with murder in handwritten letters.
Pratt has a criminal history involving drug offenses, kidnapping, rape, and murder leading to a lengthy prison sentence.

Bitcoin Fog Founder Convicted of Money Laundering

Roman Sterlingov found guilty of money laundering for operating Bitcoin Fog.
Maximum sentence for the most serious charge is 20 years.
#brooklyn

Nine-and-a-Half Years for a Brownsville shooting that hit a police car and injured officer

A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison for a shooting incident in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
The assailant fired multiple rounds in broad daylight, hitting a police car and injuring a detective.

Gunman who shot cop wearing bulletproof vest sentenced to 20 years: DA * Brooklyn Paper

A Stuyvesant Heights man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting an NYPD officer who was responding to a domestic violence call.
The defendant, 23-year-old William Moses, pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Brownsville man who killed neighbor jailed for 17 years * Brooklyn Paper

Gregory Spears sentenced to 17 years in prison for fatally shooting his neighbor.
Spears knocked on the victim's door wearing a Halloween mask before shooting him.

Nine-and-a-Half Years for a Brownsville shooting that hit a police car and injured officer

A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison for a shooting incident in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
The assailant fired multiple rounds in broad daylight, hitting a police car and injuring a detective.

Gunman who shot cop wearing bulletproof vest sentenced to 20 years: DA * Brooklyn Paper

A Stuyvesant Heights man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting an NYPD officer who was responding to a domestic violence call.
The defendant, 23-year-old William Moses, pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Brownsville man who killed neighbor jailed for 17 years * Brooklyn Paper

Gregory Spears sentenced to 17 years in prison for fatally shooting his neighbor.
Spears knocked on the victim's door wearing a Halloween mask before shooting him.
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Former M.I.T. Student Pleads Guilty in 2021 Killing of Yale Student

The defendant, Qinxuan Pan, pleaded guilty to killing a Yale graduate student after spending three months in hiding.
Mr. Pan faces a single charge of murder and could be sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Former Texas lawyer accused of bilking clients for at least $20M is sentenced for 'Ponzi-type scheme'

Former lawyer Christopher John Pettit sentenced to 50 years in prison for a 'Ponzi-type scheme' involving clients' money.
Clients lost $20-65 million in the scheme where Pettit used their money to pay off other debts and support his lavish lifestyle.

Topless man cries after police catch him throwing drugs over garden fence

Police caught man throwing drugs over fence
Man sentenced to over two years in prison for drug offense

Black-market NYC plastic surgeon hit with prison time for fatal butt lift

Illegal plastic surgeon in Bronx sentenced to prison for botched butt lifts.
Repeat offender with history of illegal cosmetic procedures causing harm.

In Navalny's final hours of freedom, he was calm, funny and watching 'Rick and Morty'

Navalny's return to Russia was met with immediate arrest and a lengthy prison sentence.
Navalny was known for his charismatic personality and fearlessness in the face of political oppression.

Ex-French president Sarkozy to appeal one-year jail sentence for illegal 2012 campaign financing

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been found guilty of illegal campaign financing for his 2012 re-election bid.
Sarkozy received a one-year prison sentence, half of which is suspended, and can be served through alternative means like wearing an electronic bracelet.

French court confirms Sarkozy guilty verdict, cuts sentence DW 02/14/2024

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy receives a one-year sentence, with half of it suspended.
The sentence is a result of Sarkozy's involvement in corruption and influence peddling.

16-year-old girl escapes man accused of sex trafficking her by calling 911, feds say

A teenage girl was rescued from a man who forced her into prostitution a few days after her 16th birthday.
The man, Gabriel Joseph Gonzalez, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor.

Gay adult film star beat up cops during January 6 riots. Now he's going away for a long time.

Proud Boy member and adult film actor Sergeant Miles has been sentenced to two years in prison for his involvement in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Miles accepted responsibility for his actions but has also reposted images blaming the FBI, the 'Deep State,' and '#BLMAntifaTerroristThugs' for 'stag[ing] a riot to cover up a stolen election.'

Man tied to one of NYC's most infamous cop slays is denied parole: 'No redemption for those who kill police officers'

Todd Scott, convicted in the 1988 assassination of Officer Edward Byrne, has been denied parole and will remain incarcerated.
The family of Officer Byrne is relieved by the parole board's decision and sees it as a way to honor his sacrifice.

Brooklyn man sentenced for involvement in fatal gang-related shooting * Brooklyn Paper

Tarell Herbert was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for a gang-related shooting in Flatlands in 2016.
The victim, Anthony Francis, was sitting in his car with his girlfriend when Herbert and his co-defendant shot at them.

CIA leaker Josh Schulte to serve 40 years after 'offending' judge by comparing NYC jail to Nazi camp

Former CIA computer analyst Joshua Schulte received a 40-year sentence for leaking government hacking tools and possessing child pornography.
Schulte compared his conditions at a New York City lockup to Nazi concentration camps, offending the judge.

In His Second Sentencing in Two Days, Imran Khan Gets 14 Years

Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison in a separate case just one day after receiving a 10-year sentence.
The new sentence comes amidst a widening crackdown on Khan's party ahead of the scheduled national election.
Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have both denied any wrongdoing and plan to appeal the verdicts.

Afternoon Briefing: CPS students walk out across the city

Prosecutors are seeking up to five years in prison for Tim Mapes, the former chief of staff to House Speaker Michael Madigan, for lying to a federal grand jury.
Mapes' attorneys are requesting probation and community service for him, arguing that he did not personally benefit from his alleged misstatements and maintains his innocence.
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