Luigi Mangione called ‘ambassador’ by inmates at Brooklyn jail, according to a report.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering the CEO of United Healthcare, has carved out a particular reputation in the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Brooklyn, much to the surprise of local defense attorneys who work with clients also confined in the facility. Inmates at the Metropolitan Detention Center refer to Mangione as “The Ambassador.” […]
UN criticizes Iran’s surge in executions while inmates protest on death row
Concerns Over Rising Executions in Iran The United Nations has highlighted a “historic surge in executions” taking place in Iran, as noted by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Since January, over 1,000 individuals have been executed. The OHCHR reported that, at the time of their statement, up to nine people […]
Derrick Groves, the final one of ten escaped inmates from New Orleans, has been caught again.
Fugitive Derrick Groves Caught After Months on the Run New Orleans—Derrick Groves, the final fugitive from New Orleans who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center nearly five months ago, has been apprehended, as confirmed by authorities on Wednesday. Groves was arrested in Atlanta following a brief standoff, according to Louisiana State Police. Deputy U.S. Marshal […]
Inmates commend Diddy’s entrepreneurship mentorship programs prior to sentencing
Sean “Diddy” Combs Seeks Leniency in Court After Sexual Crime Charges Sean “Diddy” Combs is navigating a complex chapter of his life, particularly after participating in a mentorship program for inmates while facing federal sexual crime charges. He was recently sentenced on October 3, and, in letters submitted to the court, fellow inmates have spoken […]
Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council clash over housing for former inmates in the Bronx
City Council Advances Controversial Housing Project The city council has moved forward with a contentious housing initiative aimed at providing support for former Bronx residents, dismissing Mayor Eric Adams’ last-minute objections as inconsequential. On Thursday, the council approved a lengthy 99-year sublease for a six-story building located on the Jacobi Hospital campus in Morris Park. […]
Bondi moves former death row inmates whose sentences were reduced by Biden
Transfer of Inmates to Colorado Super Max Prison Eight inmates, previously on death row for various murders—including the killing of fellow inmates and two campers—have been relocated to Colorado’s notorious “Super Max” prison, according to the Department of Justice. This move comes amid U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondy’s efforts to address the more lenient policies […]
Imprisoned Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs shifts from wild parties to teaching a business class for other inmates, according to lawyers.
Diddy’s Business Lessons in Lockup Sean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly shifted from his notorious past to sharing business insights with fellow inmates at a Brooklyn prison, according to his lawyers. Before facing serious charges involving sexual misconduct, Combs, a hip-hop mogul once valued at nearly $1 billion, crafted a 15-page syllabus for a course he […]
45 Inmates Receive Baptism at Georgia Correctional Facility
Forty-five inmates have chosen to embrace a new beginning with God at the Thomas County Jail in Thomasville, Georgia. After receiving authorization from Thomas County Sheriff Tim Watkins, Pastor Dr. Kevin Lamb began reaching out to inmates to share the message of God’s love, leading to significant changes, as reported on Friday. Lamb and Watkins […]
New ICE facility opens at Angola prison for the most dangerous inmates
New Detention Facility opens in Louisiana A new immigration and customs enforcement detention facility, referred to as “Louisiana Lockup,” has opened at the infamous Angola prison, which has a reputation for housing some of the most dangerous illegal immigrants. According to an official from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 51 migrants have already been […]
Hochul grants forgiveness to former inmates who immigrated, including one who committed murder
Governor Hochul Offers Pardon to Immigrants with Criminal Histories ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul has discreetly pardoned several immigrants with criminal backgrounds, including cases dating back decades, notably one involving a manslaughter conviction. The governor recently acknowledged her decision to pardon 13 immigrants, including Somchith Vatthanavong, a 52-year-old from Laos who entered the U.S. illegally […]