#criminal-justice

#criminal-justice

Cannabis isn't a drug - it's a plant.

Daniel Fink, 23, pleaded guilty to possessing illegal weapons and narcotics in a home where a 7-year-old child lived, resulting in an eight-year prison sentence.

Dahud Hanid Ortiz, a U.S. citizen, was part of a prisoner exchange but has now disappeared in Texas, raising concerns about tracking released prisoners.

Yessenia Estrada, a 35-year-old resident of San Jose, pleaded guilty to arson and involuntary manslaughter for setting fire to a commercial building that killed a tenant who was inside on July 13, 2025.

During the 2024 search, authorities found videos showing children 'as young as approximately one years old being sexually abused in various ways,' including rape and sodomy.

Emmanuel-Thomas was jailed in June for masterminding the importation of £600,000 worth of cannabis at London Stansted Airport, serving more than 10 months in prison.

Anna Downes felt ignored by her local police and treated as a nuisance after being cyberflashed by Ben Gunnery. After reporting the incidents, she received explicit images and felt horrified and violated.

Brett Hankison is the only officer to be convicted in connection with the incident. He fired 10 shots during the raid but didn't hit anyone.

The man, Yostin Mosquera, was found guilty of killing Paul Longworth and Albert Alfonso, decapitating and dismembering them before disposing of their remains in suitcases.

"One reason it's so famous is just because it's the detention facility for the Southern District of New York. There are a lot of big cases there."

Inspectors discovered 10 inmates in HMP Pentonville had been released early in error due to staff failing to accurately calculate sentences, showcasing significant oversight issues.

The head of the gang, 41-year-old Algerian national Azize Benaniba, was jailed for 12 years and 11 months at Isleworth Crown Court today.

The Mexican Catholic Church has denied that it is training priests to engage in dialogue with criminal bosses in the country's most conflict-ridden areas. This follows a workshop organized by the Pontifical University to strengthen negotiation skills of priests, causing controversy due to the Archbishop of Morelia’s remarks about dialogue with drug traffickers.

Katie Tinto, a UC Irvine law professor, noted that there is a growing trend of individuals being released on parole, emphasizing the understanding of trauma, juvenile brain development, and adolescent risk-taking as key factors informing this shift.

The Department of Homeland Security defended detaining over 250 individuals without criminal charges, labeling them as non-criminal terrorists and criminals merely for entering the U.S. illegally.

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were sentenced to four years and three months in prison for felling the Sycamore Gap tree, a beloved landmark over 150 years old.

Marvin Watson expressed remorse in court, stating, "I don't want anybody to think I'm just some money-hungry guy. I just got myself in a situation and thought the best way to get out was to get arrested."

On August 6, 2009, Stephen left his home at Rose Hill, Wicklow town, and walked down through different walkways along the back of the town to Marlton road, where he was collected by a silver Nissan Pulsar car and driven through Redcross to Ballydonnell Wood. At the woods, Gardaí believe there was a group of suspects present. Stephen was then fatally injured, shot and buried in a shallow grave at the woods.

Well listen, you know, I spent seven months on that tier and in those cells and the first thing I have to say, there's just no way you are able to commit suicide.

Farah Damji has been sentenced to six years in prison for stalking former diplomat Dr Nigel Gould-Davies, orchestrating a campaign of lies and abuse against him.

Their trials were extraordinary. A couple who were twice in the dock over the death of their baby, they appeared to be completely in love and still fiercely united.

Richard Brennan, 64, formerly of Rathfarnham in Dublin, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the systemic abuse and rape of his three sisters, alongside his older brother.

Tony Betteridge, who spent 17 years under an indefinite jail term for a teenage crime, expressed that he is now ready to enjoy life after being freed.

On August 25, 2022, Michael Nieves attempted suicide by cutting his throat while in a psychiatric unit on Rikers Island, resulting in a 10-minute wait for medical assistance.

Irina Ganyushkina escaped from a secret underground bunker where she and four other women were held captive by the notorious serial killer Aleksandr Komin.

Forty-eight states in the U.S. allow at least one form of 'pay-to-stay' fees for incarcerated individuals, which often leads to long-term debt upon release.

James Fantini, 56, pleaded guilty to secretly videotaping three 15-year-old girls getting undressed and showering at a Winchester home, resulting in serious charges.

Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to the murders of four college students in Moscow, Idaho, receiving four consecutive life sentences in exchange for his admission of guilt and waiving the right to appeal.

Erin Patterson, a middle-aged mother, hosted a lunch where death cap mushrooms were served, leading to the deaths of three guests and serious illness of another.

The Talitrix T-Band represents a revolutionary shift in monitoring technology, transforming how we think about electronic supervision. This innovative wristband device breaks away from traditional ankle monitors, offering a more discreet and dignified solution for individuals under court supervision.

Christian Collado, a 51-year-old inmate battling stage four cancer, died in Bellevue Hospital while still in custody of the Department of Correction after his attorney sought his release.