Citizens Bank cuts ties with private prison firms, referencing altered business conditions.
Citizens Bank has announced plans to scale back its financial ties with two private prison firms, CoreCivic and The GEO Group. These companies were government contractors involved in running immigrant detention centers during the Trump administration. This decision comes after mounting public pressure from advocacy groups and progressive local governments. The bank previously offered banking […]
Former FRB Adviser Sentenced to Prison for Lying About Sharing Information with Chinese Spies: ‘He Betrayed His Country’
Former Fed Adviser Convicted for Sharing Sensitive Information with Chinese Spy A former senior advisor at the U.S. Federal Reserve has been convicted for leaking sensitive economic details to a Chinese spy. John Harold Rogers, 64, from Vienna, Virginia, has been sentenced to 38 months in federal prison, along with an additional 12 months of […]
Texas Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Assaulting Child at ‘Furry’ Convention
Texas Man Sentenced for Taking Minor to Convention A federal judge has sentenced a Texas man to 20 years in prison for taking a minor to a “furry” convention in Atlanta in 2024 for sexual purposes. Joseph Ray Robertson, a 37-year-old from Frisco, Texas, pleaded guilty to transporting a minor. U.S. District Judge Richard Shell […]
Jashanpreet Singh given prison time for truck accident that resulted in three deaths
Driver in Deadly Ohio Crash Didn’t Speak English; Trump Administration Pushes for Stricter Truck Licenses Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has outlined the Trump administration’s initiative to tighten regulations regarding commercial driver’s licenses, particularly those issued to undocumented immigrants. This comes in response to a tragic accident in Ohio involving a driver from Uzbekistan who reportedly […]
Hannah Dugan receives no prison sentence following the obstruction of justice ruling.
Former Judge Resigns After Obstruction of Justice Charge Hannah Dugan, a former judge in Milwaukee, has stepped down following her indictment for obstructing justice. She was found guilty of distracting ICE agents while facilitating the escape of an undocumented immigrant, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, who was facing domestic violence charges. While a federal jury sentenced her to […]
Irish man receives prison sentence for killing American nurse Kenzie Michalski in Budapest
An Irish man who strangled an American nurse during a trip to Hungary in 2024 has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for the murder. The killer, known only as LTM, was convicted of murdering Mackenzie “Kenzie” Michalski from Fredonia, New York, during an “intimate encounter” in Budapest on November 5, 2024. The […]
‘Mackenzie Shirilla, the “Hell on Wheels” killer, takes prison photos after legal difficulties’
Mackenzie Cirilla, known as the “Hell on Wheels” killer, has posted a new selfie from prison, appearing pensive and distant following another legal disappointment. This week, supporters shared a video on her Instagram, emphasizing that the 21-year-old convicted murderer is “trying to improve every day and remain optimistic.” “Her post-conviction relief was denied due to […]
Large fight at Sri Lanka prison results in at least 26 fatalities and 77 injuries.
Clashes in Sri Lanka Prisons Result in 26 Deaths COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Recent clashes at prisons in Sri Lanka have led to 26 fatalities, consisting of seven officers and 19 inmates. The unrest is reportedly tied to drug-related issues and gang conflicts; however, prison welfare organizations argue that overcrowding and inadequate conditions are also […]
China releases pastor Ezra Jin Mingri from prison after Trump’s appeal for his freedom
A well-known pastor from an underground church in China, who was detained last October, has been released after less than two months. His family and advocacy groups shared the news on Saturday, noting that President Trump mentioned his case during discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Pastor Ezra Jin Ming-li has now returned […]
Suspect in Germany Mass Shooting Had Earlier Fled Prison in Turkey: Report
The individual suspected of last week’s mass shooting in Germany, which resulted in six fatalities, reportedly escaped from a Turkish prison where he was facing charges of sexual offenses, including allegations against his own daughter. Documents accessed by a German newspaper indicate that the man, who is believed to have fatally shot six individuals at […]