Biden Commutes Sentence of Indigenous Activist Leonard Peltier
President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, an 80-year-old Indigenous activist imprisoned since 1975 for the killing of two FBI agents at Pine Ridge Reservation, on January 20, 2025, allowing for home confinement, although the commutation does not admit state wrongdoing.
Biden Commutes Sentence of Indigenous Activist Leonard Peltier
President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, an 80-year-old Indigenous activist imprisoned since 1975 for the killing of two FBI agents at Pine Ridge Reservation, on January 20, 2025, allowing for home confinement, although the commutation does not admit state wrongdoing.
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Rhode Island Man to Plead Guilty to Arson at Black Church
Kevin Colantonio, 36, of Rhode Island, will plead guilty on January 7 to setting fires outside Shiloh Gospel Temple, a predominantly Black church, on February 11, 2022, due to the congregants' race; he faces up to 56 years in prison.
Rhode Island Man to Plead Guilty to Arson at Black Church
Kevin Colantonio, 36, of Rhode Island, will plead guilty on January 7 to setting fires outside Shiloh Gospel Temple, a predominantly Black church, on February 11, 2022, due to the congregants' race; he faces up to 56 years in prison.
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Mangione Faces 15 Charges After Dramatic Cross-State Transfer
On Thursday, Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, completed a highly publicized transfer from Pennsylvania to a New York federal prison, facing 15 charges including first-degree murder and federal murder which carries the death penalty, following court hearings a...
Mangione Faces 15 Charges After Dramatic Cross-State Transfer
On Thursday, Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, completed a highly publicized transfer from Pennsylvania to a New York federal prison, facing 15 charges including first-degree murder and federal murder which carries the death penalty, following court hearings a...
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Suspect in UnitedHealth CEO Murder Extradited to New York
Luigi Mangione, suspected of shooting UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson on October 2023 in Manhattan, was extradited from Pennsylvania to New York on October 27, 2023, and faces federal charges including murder with a firearm, potentially carrying the death penalty, while a notebook with threats...
Suspect in UnitedHealth CEO Murder Extradited to New York
Luigi Mangione, suspected of shooting UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson on October 2023 in Manhattan, was extradited from Pennsylvania to New York on October 27, 2023, and faces federal charges including murder with a firearm, potentially carrying the death penalty, while a notebook with threats...
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U.S. Pays $116 Million to Settle Lawsuits Over Abuse at Closed California Prison
The U.S. government will pay $116 million to settle lawsuits from over 100 women who alleged abuse at the now-closed FCI Dublin federal prison in California, where staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct was rampant; the Justice Department will pay an average of $1.1 million per plaintiff.
U.S. Pays $116 Million to Settle Lawsuits Over Abuse at Closed California Prison
The U.S. government will pay $116 million to settle lawsuits from over 100 women who alleged abuse at the now-closed FCI Dublin federal prison in California, where staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct was rampant; the Justice Department will pay an average of $1.1 million per plaintiff.
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Manhattan CEO Murder Suspect Faces Potential Terrorism Charges
Luigi Mangione, 26, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan on December 4; police say they found a 3D-printed gun, fake ID, and a manifesto on him.
Manhattan CEO Murder Suspect Faces Potential Terrorism Charges
Luigi Mangione, 26, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan on December 4; police say they found a 3D-printed gun, fake ID, and a manifesto on him.
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President Biden Releases Leonard Peltier After 46 Years in Prison
Leonard Peltier, a Lakota Sioux tribe member imprisoned since 1977 for the murder of two FBI agents, is being released from prison by President Biden after decades of advocacy from human rights organizations and prominent figures.
President Biden Releases Leonard Peltier After 46 Years in Prison
Leonard Peltier, a Lakota Sioux tribe member imprisoned since 1977 for the murder of two FBI agents, is being released from prison by President Biden after decades of advocacy from human rights organizations and prominent figures.
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Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 individuals on federal death row to life imprisonment without parole on January 16, 2024, weeks before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, who plans to expand the use of capital punishment. The decision spares those convicted of var...
Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 individuals on federal death row to life imprisonment without parole on January 16, 2024, weeks before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, who plans to expand the use of capital punishment. The decision spares those convicted of var...
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US Man Faces Federal Charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder
A 26-year-old US man, Luigi M., was arraigned in Manhattan on Thursday on federal charges of stalking and murder in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; the charges carry the death penalty, and his arrest followed a nationwide manhunt.
US Man Faces Federal Charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder
A 26-year-old US man, Luigi M., was arraigned in Manhattan on Thursday on federal charges of stalking and murder in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; the charges carry the death penalty, and his arrest followed a nationwide manhunt.
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US to Pay $116 Million in FCI Dublin Prison Abuse Lawsuits
The US government will pay $116 million to settle lawsuits from over 100 women who allege abuse at the closed FCI Dublin federal prison in California; a judge also approved a class-action settlement demanding reforms and public acknowledgement of abuse.
US to Pay $116 Million in FCI Dublin Prison Abuse Lawsuits
The US government will pay $116 million to settle lawsuits from over 100 women who allege abuse at the closed FCI Dublin federal prison in California; a judge also approved a class-action settlement demanding reforms and public acknowledgement of abuse.
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Ozy Founder Carlos Watson Sentenced to 10 Years for Fraud
Carlos Watson, founder of Ozy Media, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding investors by inflating Ozy's performance metrics between 2018 and 2021, resulting in approximately \$50 million in illicit funds; two other executives also pleaded guilty.
Ozy Founder Carlos Watson Sentenced to 10 Years for Fraud
Carlos Watson, founder of Ozy Media, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding investors by inflating Ozy's performance metrics between 2018 and 2021, resulting in approximately \$50 million in illicit funds; two other executives also pleaded guilty.
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Israeli-American Brothers Arrested on Sex Trafficking, Rape Charges
Three Israeli-American brothers, Alon, Oren, and Tal Alexander, were arrested and charged with sex trafficking and rape of dozens of women in New York and Miami between 2010 and 2021, using their wealth and status to lure victims with promises of luxury experiences.
Israeli-American Brothers Arrested on Sex Trafficking, Rape Charges
Three Israeli-American brothers, Alon, Oren, and Tal Alexander, were arrested and charged with sex trafficking and rape of dozens of women in New York and Miami between 2010 and 2021, using their wealth and status to lure victims with promises of luxury experiences.
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