Two officers stabbed by inmates, 3 injured at Massachusetts prison
Five officers were hurt in stabbings at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster, Massachusetts, on Wednesday night.
"Predator" CIA vet gets 30 years for drugging, assaulting over 25 women
Former CIA officer Brian Jeffrey Raymond was sentenced to 30 years for drugging and sexually assaulting over 25 women.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs spent night in same jail that held R. Kelly, more celebs
Sean "Diddy" Combs stayed the night at a jail known for housing several prominent celebrities as he awaits a decision today on being released on bail.
Steve Bannon's plea for early prison release rebuked by prosecutors
Prosecutors claim Bannon is trying to "read tea leaves" about a pending court decision.
Detainees released, Louisiana jail evacuated amid Hurricane Francine
Four low-level detainees, accused of minor offences, were released from holding as Hurricane Francine wreaks havoc in Louisiana.
After Arkansas jail inmate starved to death, officials highlight failings
Larry Eugene Price died, emaciated, in an Arkansas jail in 2021. His family has won a settlement from Sebastian County and the jail's medical care provider.
Texas man sentenced to 3 years in prison for kicking cat on video
A man was sentenced to more than three years in prison after pleading guilty to animal crushing and aiding and abetting.
Tackling Crime Requires Local, Data-Driven Solutions | Opinion
Voters are sick of empty promises on crime. They want real, proven solutions. It's time to spotlight research-backed, community-focused local strategies.
Trump Sentencing Ruling Was Right, but He Shouldn't Go Scot-Free | Opinion
Despite the fact that we are now in the final chapter of the presidential campaign, the various court cases pending against former President Donald Trump are back in the news.
James "Whitey" Bulger killing: Ex-Mafia hitman sentenced to 25 years
Former Mafia enforcer Fotios "Freddy" Geas was sentenced to an additional 25 years on Friday for the 2018 murder of Bulger.
I'm serving two life sentences. So I gave myself a purpose in prison
We know we did bad things, and we can't take away the pain we caused. But we can prevent future victims.
Man serving 20-year sentence makes ballot for US House seat
A House candidate, Eric Hafner, was convicted in 2022 for threatening judges and police officers.
US felons given playing cards to help solve cold cases
Law enforcement agencies have joined forces for the project, which they hope may help to solve 52 cold cases.
Pressure builds for investigation into jailbreak that left 129 dead
Families of those killed in a jailbreak in the Congo that left 129 dead are demanding answers from the government.
Carnage as failed jailbreak leaves at least 129 dead
Twenty-four inmates were shot dead while many more died in a stampede during a failed escape from a Congo prison.
Joe Exotic offers Donald Trump tips on defeating Kamala Harris
Speaking with Newsweek from FMC Fort Worth prison in Texas, Exotic has shared some tips for the Republican nominee.
Steve Bannon says he didn't mean to show contempt, seeks early release
Bannon's lawyer argued that the former Trump White House adviser did not wilfully show contempt to the January 6 House Committee.
Texas man exonerated after spending 3 decades in prison
Benjamin Spencer, initially convicted in 1987 for murder, was declared innocent on Thursday.
Joe Exotic wants post in Trump cabinet: "I could do the job"
"I can save this country several million dollars," Exotic told Newsweek in an interview from prison.
First Jan. 6 Rioter to Enter US Capitol Sentenced to Prison
Michael Sparks was sentenced to more than four years in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021, riot.
JD Vance appears to suggest Democrats 'tried to kill' Donald Trump
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance introduced Donald Trump at a North Carolina rally.
Death row inmate Marcellus Williams agrees to plea deal
The plea deal comes as the case against Williams has continued to be contentious.
23 indicted in alleged schemes to drop drugs into prisons using drones
Prosecutors said that they have seized 21 firearms and 10 drones following an investigation into the alleged schemes.
Woman accepts plea deal for death of man she allegedly hurt as baby
Terry McKirchy pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of a man she was accused of disabling as an infant.
Map Shows Which States Have the Most Prisoners
A handful of states are to blame for America's staggeringly high prison population.
Who is Collins Jumaisi Khalusha? Suspected killer of 42 women escapes
The suspected serial killer allegedly dumped bodies close to a police station
Ex-officer convicted of killing George Floyd transferred to new prison
Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of the murder of George Floyd, was transferred to a new federal prison on Tuesday.
Mass prison break includes man who confessed to killing 42 women
The man was arrested in July after authorities discovered 10 bodies and various body parts wrapped in plastic sacks.
Major update in manhunt for convicted killer who escaped prison custody
Authorities captured fugitive Ramone Jamarr Alston at a North Carolina hotel after a days-long manhunt. No injuries were reported.
Alaska ruling opens path for challenges to juvenile life sentences
The Alaska Court of Appeals ruled that judges are required to weigh factors such as the defendant's age before sentencing juveniles to life.