New York City, NY

Broome County, NY

The government has announced emergency measures to deal with prison overcrowding in England and Wales. These include early release for some prisoners when they have served 40% of their sentence. The first people are likely to be released under the scheme in September. Which prisoners will be released?. Prisoners who...

Which prisoners will be released from jail early?

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns of a "total breakdown of law and order" unless action is taken.

Thousands of prisoners to be released in September

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Thomas Smith

Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

Oklahoma State

A death row inmate has said he is struggling to sleep now that his execution date has been set. Emmanuel Littlejohn, 52, says it is “all you think about” as the execution date has been set. "When they're talking about killing you, it's kind of hard to sleep,” he told The Oklahoman.

Death row inmate reveals he's 'not sleeping' and protests innocence as execution date set

New York State

DC News Now

New York State Supreme Court Judge Kevin Bryant ruled that DOCCS violated the HALT Act

Department of Corrections violated solitary confinement law, judge rules

Indiana State

Michigan City, IN

The Independent

 A serial killer who admitted he was responsible for the deaths of five Alaskans, including committing the first when he was only 14, has died in an Indiana prison, officials said.Joshua Wade, 44, was found unresponsive in his cell June 14, Brandi Pahl, a spokesperson for the Indiana Department of Correction, said in an email Friday.“Despite life-saving measures being performed, he was pronounced dead,” she said.An autopsy was to be performed after Wade died at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Indiana, to determine the cause of death. An email sent to the La Porte County, Indiana, coroner...

Alaska serial killer who admitted to killing five people has died in an Indiana prison

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Mississippi State

Claiborne County, MS

NBC News

Two "dangerous" inmates being held on murder charges were captured Saturday one day after they escaped from a Mississippi jail. Authorities had been searching for Tyrekennel Collins, 24, and Dezarrious Johnson, 18, since they broke out of the Claiborne County Detention Center around 2:20 a.m. Friday. A Facebook Live video...

2 inmates being held on murder charges captured after escaping from Mississippi jail

The first batch of prisoners to be released early from Scotland's jails are being freed, officials have said. Over the next four weeks between 500 and 550 inmates will leave custody to ease pressure on the country's overcrowded prisons. The move involves prisoners with 180 days or less to serve...

Prisoners released early to ease overcrowding

Coral Gables, FL

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Fox News

The New York state prison system has been violating a state law that limits the time an inmate can spend in solitary confinement, a state judge ruled.

Judge rules New York state prisons violate law by holding inmates in solitary confinement too long

Hillsborough County, FL

Brandon, FL

Hollywood Unlocked

A Florida mother has been charged with inciting a 500-person riot at a skating rink after encouraging her daughter’s friends to “tear this place up” when her daughter’s birthday party was canceled. RELATED STORIES: Jan. 6 Rioter Who Led Crowd In Attacking Police Sentenced To Over 7 Years In Prison Stephanie Pedroso,36, was arrested on ... Read more
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Florida Skating Rink Birthday Party Dispute Leads to 500-Person Riot

New York Post

Jodi Arias is serving a life sentence in Arizona for murdering her on-off boyfriend in 2008 — but that hasn’t stopped her from selling her artwork online for thousands of dollars. 

The convicted murderer — who turned 44 this week — works with her family to maintain a website and an Instagram page of her work. 

While her website claims that she is not currently accepting commissions, Arias acknowledged on Instagram that she recently painted a cow after “someone I really couldn’t turn down asked me to paint one for her office.” 





Arias wrote that one of her prison guards paid very close...

Jodi Arias, in prison for brutal murder of boyfriend Travis Alexander, is selling her artwork online — and making bank

Shafaq Khan died within weeks of being found unresponsive at HMP Hindley near Wigan.

Prison officer 'sniggered' at sick inmate warning

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Wisconsin State

Polk County, WI

An 81-year-old woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the “cold-blooded” murder of her romantic rival almost four decades ago – and says she can finally “retire and not worry about it.”According to court documents, Mary Jo Bailey of Polk County, Wisconsin, had unwittingly been involved in a “love triangle” for years. While dating Bailey – who formerly had the surname Lunsmann – boyfriend Jack Owen also courted Yvonne Carol Menke, a 45-year-old mother-of-four.Warming her car up before work in the frosty, early hours of December 12, 1985, Menke was shot dead after sustaining three gunshot wounds –...

It took nearly 40 years to be arrested for a cold-case murder. Now, she won’t be free until she’s at least 100

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Deaths Abound in New York’s Jail Infirmaries. So Do Profits.

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Deaths Abound in New York’s Jail Infirmaries. So Do Profits.

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