Paul Pelosi Accused of Hit-and-Run, Could Face Up to 6 Months in Prison

Paul Pelosi Accused of Hit-and-Run, Could Face Up to 6 Months in Prison

Paul Pelosi’s troubling driving history seems to have finally caught up with him, and he may be facing serious prison time if convicted. The 86-year-old spouse of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident that took place over the Fourth of July weekend in Northern California’s wine country. […]

Citizens Bank cuts ties with private prison firms, referencing altered business conditions.

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 […]

Jashanpreet Singh given prison time for truck accident that resulted in three deaths

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.

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 […]

Large fight at Sri Lanka prison results in at least 26 fatalities and 77 injuries.

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

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 […]