Florida CEO Sentenced to Prison, Ordered to Pay $128M
CEO Sentenced for Lifeline Program Fraud The owner of a Florida telecommunications company is now facing five years in prison, alongside a hefty fine, for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme related to the Lifeline program, often referred to in the media as the “Obama phone” fraud. Issa Asad, the CEO of Q Link Wireless […]
Prison reform laws have the potential to safely release thousands, but they need to be enforced.
Reflections on Prison Reform We both have firsthand experience with life behind bars. One of us served for 16 years at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, even stepping in as acting director during the early Trump years. The other spent 14 years in federal facilities and has since dedicated efforts to assist countless incarcerated individuals […]
Illinois landlord who murdered Muslim boy and hurt his mother in a hate crime stabbing passes away in prison
A landlord was sentenced to prison for decades after attacking a Palestinian American boy, leading to the boy’s mother’s death. Joseph Chuba received a 53-year prison sentence just three months ago for the attack. He was convicted of murder for the death of Wadi Alfayomi and for injuring his mother, Hanan Shaheen. The incident, classified […]
Leaders of Canada’s ‘Freedom Convoy’ could face up to 8 years in prison.
Leaders of the Canadian “freedom convoy” are facing prison sentences of up to eight years. Critics have described these proposed sentences as “abusive” and indicative of “political revenge.” This week, Tamara Lich and Chris Barber appeared in an Ottawa courtroom for a sentencing hearing following their April convictions for mischief linked to organizing truck driver […]
‘Happy Face Killer’ seeks transfer of Bryan Kohberger to Oregon prison
Keith Jesperson, known as the “Happy Face Killer,” expressed his hope that Brian Coberger will spend his life in the same Oregon prison where he is currently incarcerated. Jesperson believes this would provide Coberger with a safer environment, particularly for those involved in the Idaho student murders. In a note shared with a former prison […]
Ex-Representative George Santos Begins Serving 7-Year Prison Sentence
George Santos Begins Prison Sentence New York State Representative George Santos reported to federal prison on Friday after pleading guilty to felony fraud in August 2024. He is set to serve an 87-month sentence and was expelled from Congress in December 2023. A spokesman for the Federal Prison Bureau confirmed that Santos turned himself in […]
Former New York Republican Representative George Santos is about to start his 87-month prison term.
George Santos Sentenced to 87 Months in Federal Prison Former New York Republican Representative George Santos has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison. His sentencing, which took place on July 25, 2025, comes amid multiple federal charges, which include wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering. The total length of his sentence […]
Kohberger has a ‘target on his back’ in Idaho’s highest-security prison
Brian Coberger Adjusts to Life in Prison According to accounts from current and former inmates, as well as ex-prison ministers, Brian Coberger is facing some harsh realities as he navigates his new life at Idaho’s largest security prison in Kuna. It seems that his notoriety has put quite a target on his back. “I think […]
George Santos says a ‘fabulous’ goodbye as he turns himself in for his prison sentence
George Santos Sentenced After Fraud Conviction Former Republican Representative George Santos from New York is experiencing a notable downfall as a convoluted saga unfolds. Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison after being found guilty of federal fraud and identity theft. He also faced expulsion from the House of Representatives in December 2023, […]
Technology can offer support to parents in prison
Today, about 2.7 million children in the United States are affected by incarceration, with a significant number in Mississippi having parents who are insured. This staggering statistic highlights how incarceration impacts not just individuals, but whole families. Behind those numbers lie real stories. These children are often left to navigate life without a crucial caregiver. […]