South Dakota State

CBS Minnesota

Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who has spent most of his life in prison since his conviction in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents in South Dakota, has been denied parole. The U.S. Parole Commission said in a statement Tuesday announcing the decision that he won't be eligible for another parole hearing until June 2026.His attorney, Kevin Sharp, a former federal judge, argued that Peltier was wrongly convicted and said that the health of the 79-year-old was failing. Peltier's attorney didn't immediately return a phone message from The Associated Press seeking comment, but after his client was last denied parole,...

Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who has spent most of his life in prison, has parole denied

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President Joe Biden is likely the last hope for the ailing, 79-year-old Native American rights activist to ever go home.

Leonard Peltier Denied Parole After Nearly 50 Years In Prison

UPI News

Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist imprisoned for nearly 50 years, on Tuesday was denied parole, prompting Amnesty International to call on U.S. President Joe Biden to grant clemency to the ailing 79-year-old.

Ailing, 79-year-old Native American activist Leonard Peltier denied parole request

The White House on Monday released a presidential proclamation to remember the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act that was signed 60 years ago today, July 2, 1964 by then President Lyndon B. Johnsion. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a major acheivement when it passed Congress. It...

President Biden Celebrates 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act with Proclamation

Texas State

An American man was executed Wednesday in Texas for the 2001 murder of a woman. Gonzales' attorney had appealed for a stay on his execution to the US Supreme Court, but it was rejected on Wednesday. 

US death row inmate executed in Texas

Montana State

Billings, MT

NBC News

An 88-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison for his role in two bank robberies within four days of each other, according to Montana’s U.S. attorney. Steven Whitecloud of Billings, Montana, pleaded guilty in February to one count of bank robbery, following his alleged involvement in two bank robberies that took place in August 2023.

88-year-old Montana man sentenced to prison for role in 2 bank robberies

South Carolina State

Business Insider

Years ago, Thomas took in a 6-year-old relative who reminded him of himself. His sister's grandson, Mark Martin was a "challenge."

Clarence Thomas raised him 'as a son.' Now he's facing 25-plus years on weapons and drug charges.

Oklahoma State

Execution of Richard Rojem Jr. Richard Rojem Jr., 66, was executed on June 27 for the 1985 kidnapping, rape, and murder of his ex-stepdaughter, Layla Cummings, who was seven years old at the time. As Oklahoma’s longest-serving death row inmate, Rojem received a lethal three-drug injection at 10:16 a.m. at the state prison.

Oklahoma: Death row inmate’s final meal could give you a heart attack

Georgia State

Quando Rondo has secured a plea deal with prosecutors in his federal drug conspiracy case. The controversial rapper was initially facing up to 20 years in prison after being arrested along with 18 other men last June on charges of drug conspiracy and participating in gang activity. Now, United States...

Quando Rondo Reaches Plea Deal In Federal Drug Conspiracy Case

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NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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A Piece of Travel

The death penalty is a controversial issue in the United States. Polls suggest that most Americans support it, but a majority also worry about the way states carry it out. From concerns about the conditions death row inmates face to fears of wrongful executions, many Americans harbor worries about the death penalty. Research by the Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) suggests these worries are legitimate.

15 Facts About Death Row

Cape Coral, FL

Wade Wilson was charged in the deaths of two women in 2019 after he allegedly killed one and stole her car, which he then allegedly used to repeatedly drive over his second murder victim -- among other violent crimes. A man may have covered his extensive facial tattoos for his...

Man Wearing Makeup in Court to Hide Swastika Tattoo Guilty of Murder 'For the Sake of Killing'

Irish Star

Ramiro Gonzales, 41, was sentenced to death after he was found guilty of the abduction, sexual assault and murder of 18 year old Bridget Townsend in 2001, but has now begged for his life in a video

Death row killer's heartbreaking message to victim's mom as he begs for mercy after his 'stupidity'

Idaho State

The Mirror US

A 73-year-old Idaho serial killer who has been locked up for nearly 50 years has opened up on being one of many botched executions in the United States in recent years

Death row inmate thought he was 'in the afterlife' during painful botched execution

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Paisley Marten

I worked as a prison guard in Texas, Minnesota, and Arizona medium-maximum male units. Gangs are rampant, some worse than others. This is one of them. The Aryan Brotherhood stands as one of the most notorious and violent prison gangs in the United States, known for its ruthless tactics, white supremacist ideology, and far-reaching criminal enterprise. With a history spanning several decades, the Aryan Brotherhood has left a trail of violence and terror in its wake, both inside and outside of prison walls. Delving into the origins, structure, and activities of the Aryan Brotherhood offers a glimpse into the dark underbelly of America's criminal justice system and the enduring legacy of racism and extremism.

Inside the Aryan Brotherhood: Unveiling the Dark World of America's Most Notorious Prison Gang

Louisiana State

Yella Clark, 45, an incarcerated Black transgender person, was killed in a fight with other inmates at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, La., in April. Clark’s trans identity is just being widely reported now. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The...

Transgender inmate killed in prison fight in Louisiana

Yosemite National Park, CA

The Spun

A prominent professional rock climber has been sentenced to life in prison for his repeated sexual assault of a woman at Yosemite National Park in 2016.  Charles Barrett, a professional rock climber, was sentenced to life in prison this week, after being accused - and found guilty - ...

Professional Rock Climber Sentenced To Life In Prison

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

WyoFile

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

Ramiro Gonzales was sentenced to death after confessing to the 2001 murder of 18-year-old Bridget Townsend

Brother of killer's victim turns up to death row execution to 'watch justice be served'

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Rep. Grijalva's Statement on Denial of Parole for Leonard Peltier

WASHINGTON – House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) on Tuesday issued the following statement on the U.S. Parole Commission’s decision to deny...

Rep. Grijalva's Statement on Denial of Parole for Leonard Peltier

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