Photo: Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press There is a way to reduce incarceration and prevent crime – require ankle bracelets for convicts on probation or parole. Repeat offenders are responsible for the most serious crime. A Justice Department study of more than 400,000 state prisoners found that they had a total of 4.3 million pre-incarceration arrests, and … Read more
CNN — An Iranian female mountaineer who competed without a hijab at an international competition in South Korea has taken to social media to thank her supporters – amid conflicting reports about whether she has been placed under house arrest. “I am infinitely grateful for the support of you, all the people of Iran, the … Read more
Capital One said the hack compromised the personal data of more than 100 million customers and credit card applicants. Photo: Johannes Eisele/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Oct. 5, 2022 4:45 PM ET | WSJ Pro The woman convicted of carrying out one of the largest bank data heists in history was sentenced Tuesday to five years of … Read more
CNN — Marina Ovsyannikova, a Russian journalist who staged a daring protest live on state-run television, has been declared a refugee after going on the run, Russian media reported. Ovsyannikova was placed under house arrest in August. She had been accused of spreading false information about the Russian military after taking part in a protest … Read more
click to enlarge Thomas F. Eagleton US District Court. A 41-year-old Manchester man with a previous conviction for possession of child pornography pleaded guilty in federal court today to again possessing child sexual abuse material. In 2020, Eric D. Goodwin was sentenced to two years in prison and life parole for possession of child pornography. … Read more
CNN — Leonard Francis, the former military contractor known as “Fat Leonard” who orchestrated the largest corruption scandal in the history of the US Navy, was arrested Tuesday morning by the authorities of Venezuela at the request of the US Marshals Service, according to the agency. Francis is currently being held by authorities in Venezuela, … Read more
CNN – Here’s a look at the life of Leopoldo López, a Venezuelan opposition leader who was imprisoned accused of encouraging protests against the government. Date of birth: April 29, 1971 Birthplace: Caracas Venezuela Birth name: Leopoldo Eduardo Lopez Mendoza Sheep: Leopoldo López Gil, Businessman and Member of the European Parliament Mother: Antonieta Mendoza de … Read more
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) – A 17-year-old allegedly played with a loaded gun when he shot and killed an 18-year-old woman Saturday in southern Harris County, investigators say. Zakorion Batiste, 17, has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the murder of Nariah Champion, 18, and is currently being held in Harris County Jail, records … Read more