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fromBoston.com
4 hours ago

New Bedford man gets decades-long prison sentence for raping young relative

The victim shared numerous incidents of 'indecent touching' and accounts of rape by 'penile penetration' by Turcios Torres, the DA's said.
SF parents
Law
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Garda jailed for a year over attack on teenager released after less than a month

A garda was sentenced to a year in prison for assaulting a teenager but was released after less than a month.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'He deserved every day he served': Paedophile Pat Salmon (89) dies four months into three-year jail term

Pat Salmon, who was sentenced for the repeated sexual assault of a five-year-old girl, died in the Mater Hospital after serving only four months of his three-year sentence.
London politics
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

Gunman accused of killing Brooklyn baby girl told cops he was aiming at her dad: documents

A gunman confessed to targeting a baby's father during a shooting that killed the infant, a claim the mother vehemently denied.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
3 days ago

Manhunt for 2nd Brooklyn baby death suspect intensifies as NYC reels from shooting

A 7-month-old girl was tragically killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn during a shooting incident.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Cypress Hills shooting: Men sentenced in Brooklyn

Two men received lengthy prison sentences for a 2020 drive-by shooting in Brooklyn that killed two teenagers and injured another.
#gun-violence
fromNew York Post
1 day ago
NYC politics

Mamdani under fire for blaming guns - not criminals - for shooting death of 7-month-old Brooklyn girl

Mayor Mamdani faces criticism for blaming guns instead of criminals for the shooting death of a 7-month-old girl in Brooklyn.
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Four Men Plead Guilty In Bayview Drive-By Shooting Case

Four men pleaded guilty to roles in a September 2023 San Francisco drive-by shooting that injured one person, with sentences ranging from six to seven years.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Mamdani under fire for blaming guns - not criminals - for shooting death of 7-month-old Brooklyn girl

Mayor Mamdani faces criticism for blaming guns instead of criminals for the shooting death of a 7-month-old girl in Brooklyn.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Four Men Plead Guilty In Bayview Drive-By Shooting Case

Four men pleaded guilty to roles in a September 2023 San Francisco drive-by shooting that injured one person, with sentences ranging from six to seven years.
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
#self-defense
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
US news
fromFortune
4 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

A quadruple amputee shot and killed a passenger in self-defense during an argument, facing murder charges and a lengthy trial.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
US news
fromFortune
4 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

A quadruple amputee shot and killed a passenger in self-defense during an argument, facing murder charges and a lengthy trial.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Prison guard and gang jailed over contraband plot

Jason Thompson, a guard at HMP Isis, was suspended as the Metropolitan Police investigated his involvement in smuggling drugs and contraband into the prison. He was sentenced to four years and six months for conspiracy and misconduct.
UK news
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Two Bronx shootings in one hour leave pair of men dead as borough continues to be rocked by gun violence in 2026 | amNewYork

Two men were shot dead in separate incidents in the Bronx on April 2, 2026.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Suspect to be charged with murder of Brooklyn infant may have been shooting at her dad

A gunman will be charged with murder for killing a 7-month-old girl during a gang-related shooting in East Williamsburg.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
Medicine
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Our Prison-Like Clinic System Is Thwarting Effective Opioid Addiction Treatment

Methadone is essential for opioid addiction treatment, yet its distribution is heavily regulated by law enforcement, complicating access for those in need.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Boston police officer criminally charged after allegedly leaving loaded gun unsecured in vehicle

A Boston police officer faces charges for improper storage of firearms found unsecured in his vehicle during a domestic dispute investigation.
LGBT
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Trans People Behind Bars Share How They Are Navigating the Dangers of Visibility

Transgender individuals in prison face increased violence and discrimination, exacerbated by negative media portrayals and political rhetoric.
#murder
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
2 days ago

Man charged with murder in shooting death of 7-month-old baby

A man has been charged with multiple counts of murder in the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
2 days ago

Man charged with murder in shooting death of 7-month-old baby

A man has been charged with multiple counts of murder in the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Young adults facing life or indeterminate sentences almost doubles in a decade

The number of young adults receiving life sentences has nearly doubled in a decade, raising concerns about their mental health and future prospects.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Suspect Says He Was 'Dry-Firing' Gun When 22-Year-Old Samantha Emge Was Killed

A 25-year-old man accidentally shot his girlfriend while dry-firing his gun, resulting in her death.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
#ghost-guns
Law
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg warns New York behind the curve' in efforts to stop ghost guns from being produced and used in crime | amNewYork

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg urges for urgent ghost gun prevention measures in the state budget to combat the rise of untraceable firearms.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
5 days ago

21-year-old Brooklyn man indicted on ghost gun charges; confirmed 'explosive' found in his Gravesend co-op

A Brooklyn man was indicted on 73 counts for manufacturing and selling ghost guns and explosive devices.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg warns New York behind the curve' in efforts to stop ghost guns from being produced and used in crime | amNewYork

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg urges for urgent ghost gun prevention measures in the state budget to combat the rise of untraceable firearms.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
5 days ago

21-year-old Brooklyn man indicted on ghost gun charges; confirmed 'explosive' found in his Gravesend co-op

A Brooklyn man was indicted on 73 counts for manufacturing and selling ghost guns and explosive devices.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Rockland Gun Owner Takes Aim At Times Square Gun Ban

A lawsuit challenges New York's ban on carrying firearms in Times Square, claiming it violates the right to self-defense in public spaces.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

NYPD: 1,000+ Guns Removed From NYC Streets

NYPD has seized over 1,000 firearms in 2023, reflecting targeted operations against gun violence in New York City.
#shooting
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

16-year-old arrested in Allston shooting

A 16-year-old faces multiple charges for a shooting in Allston that injured another juvenile.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
4 days ago

7-month-old girl in stroller fatally shot in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYPD says

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn while in a stroller with her mother.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

16-year-old arrested in Allston shooting

A 16-year-old faces multiple charges for a shooting in Allston that injured another juvenile.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
4 days ago

7-month-old girl in stroller fatally shot in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYPD says

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn while in a stroller with her mother.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on prisons: sentencing reform has not eased the sense of crisis | Editorial

Prisons in England and Wales face a crisis with high violence, staff shortages, and inadequate reforms, necessitating urgent government action.
Law
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
London politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Dublin armed robber reveals secret life and remorse after 20 years on the run

A man who committed 13 hotel robberies received a suspended sentence after nearly 20 years on the run and significant personal rehabilitation.
UK news
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Man sentenced for raping 2 women in Framingham store in 1989

Stephen Paul Gale was sentenced to at least 50 years in prison for raping two women in 1989, likely resulting in his death behind bars.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Juvenile injured in Allston shooting

A shooting in Allston injured a person under 18, with the shooter fleeing the scene and no arrests made.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Charlie Kirk bullet analysis finds no conclusive link to rifle found near scene

The ATF's bullet analysis report has been kept private, but attorneys have cited snippets in other public filings that say the results were inconclusive.
Law
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NY won't ask gun permit applicants for social media under court settlement

New Yorkers no longer need to share social media accounts for concealed carry permits due to a proposed federal court settlement.
#criminal-justice
California
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

Gavin Newsom's law grants parole to pedo with 300-year sentence

A California sex offender convicted of molesting multiple children faces early release under a 2020 law allowing parole for inmates 50+ who served 20+ years, sparking criticism of the elderly parole system.
California
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

Gavin Newsom's law grants parole to pedo with 300-year sentence

A California sex offender convicted of molesting multiple children faces early release under a 2020 law allowing parole for inmates 50+ who served 20+ years, sparking criticism of the elderly parole system.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Video of Quadruple Amputee Cornhole Pro Firing a Handgun Goes Viral After He's Charged With Murder

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, was arrested for murder after allegedly shooting Bradrick Wells during an argument in a car.
#second-amendment
Law
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trump's DOJ reasons that 2nd Amendment could include nuclear weapons - LGBTQ Nation

The DOJ argues that the definition of 'common use' weapons should be based on public habits, potentially allowing unusual arms if they become popular.
Law
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trump's DOJ reasons that 2nd Amendment could include nuclear weapons - LGBTQ Nation

The DOJ argues that the definition of 'common use' weapons should be based on public habits, potentially allowing unusual arms if they become popular.
Brooklyn
fromBed-Stuy, NY Patch
4 days ago

Teen Caught With Gun At Brooklyn High School, NYPD Says

A 16-year-old student was charged with gun possession after being found with a handgun at a Brooklyn high school.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect

Under the reform, courts must stop handing out such short prison terms other than in a number of specific or exceptional circumstances. MPs passed the measure as part of the government's plan to end the population crisis in prisons.
UK news
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Real Reason Americans Love Guns

Power manifests differently across society, from personal gun ownership to governmental authority, shaped by individual circumstances, fears, and societal conditions.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Orange County sheriff's deputy shot fiancee 9 times, prosecutors say

An Orange County Sheriff's deputy turned herself in and was charged with voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting her fiancée in their apartment six months after the incident.
Law
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Lurie wants to be tough on crime-but won't pay for the impacts on defendants - 48 hills

Increased arrests and prosecutions in San Francisco are costly, leading to understaffed public defense and potential legal ethics violations.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter

Kenya Chapman is facing federal charges in connection to the sale of the the weapon to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member who yelled "Allahu akbar" before opening fire at the Virginia school on Thursday, according to authorities.
US news
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Charges filed against man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion shooter

A man was charged federally for illegally selling a firearm to an Old Dominion University shooter who was barred from gun possession due to a prior terrorism conviction.
#school-shooting
SF parents
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Father of accused Georgia school shooter convicted of murder

Colin Gray was convicted of murder and manslaughter for providing his son access to a firearm despite warning signs of violent intentions and deteriorating mental health.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mental health

I Am A School Shooting Survivor. The Violence From ICE Is Triggering My Trauma In Ways I Never Expected.

SF parents
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Father of accused Georgia school shooter convicted of murder

Colin Gray was convicted of murder and manslaughter for providing his son access to a firearm despite warning signs of violent intentions and deteriorating mental health.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mental health

I Am A School Shooting Survivor. The Violence From ICE Is Triggering My Trauma In Ways I Never Expected.

US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

The Trump DOJ is giving guns back to felons, including one alleged fake elector

The Department of Justice restored federal gun rights to 22 individuals with decades-old felony convictions, including Republican Arizona State Senator Jake Hoffman who was pardoned by President Trump for fake elector charges.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

This Is Why Criminal Justice Needs Number Nerds - Above the Law

Data-driven evidence, not ideology, should guide criminal justice reform through incentive-based systems and rigorous testing of policies.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Mansfield man charged with illegally possessing ammunition, prosecutors say

A Mansfield man was arrested and charged with unlawfully possessing ammunition as a convicted felon, with authorities discovering firearms parts, a 3D printer, and multiple ammunition types in his home.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

He Gave His 14-Year-Old Son an AR-15. Now He's Guilty of Murder. Good.

The Georgia jury was not so forgiving of a parent who gave an AR-15 to a 14-year-old child. They are only the second jury in American history to find a parent guilty after their child went on a shooting spree at a school. It is an important step forward in what CNN calls a growing nationwide effort 'to hold more people accountable for a school shooting, including the shooter's parents and responding law enforcement officers.'
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court ponders law making it a crime for gun owners to use marijuana

The Justice Department appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing that because Hemani admitted to FBI agents that he used marijuana several times a week, he is a "persistent" drug user, thus rendering illegal the possession of the gun he bought legally and keeps securely in his home.
Law
#prison-education
Public health
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE: 'Firearm Influencers' Are Targeting Kids on Social Media. What Parents Should Know

Children encounter significant gun-related content online via algorithms and targeted marketing while platforms lack transparency about minors' data and exposure.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US man linked to Wieambilla shooters sentenced to three years in prison

Donald Day, 58, was arrested in the US after a year-long investigation into his contact with Gareth, Nathaniel and Stacey Train before the trio killed two police officers and a neighbour at their rural Queensland property. Day was sentenced in the US federal court in Arizona on Thursday, after making a deal with prosecutors in October 2025 to plead guilty to a charge of possessing firearms as a convicted felon.
World news
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Conservatives Are Terrified That People Like Me Are Buying Guns Now. Maybe They Should Be.

The scene was chaotic and joyful, with several young kids running around and scattering croissant crumbs on our sofa while their parents attempted adult conversation over mimosas. Inevitably, the moment arrived when a child knocked over a drink on our coffee table. It was an old West Elm design with a panel on top and a storage area underneath. The spilled beverage was dripping into the seams, so a crowd of parents rushed to open the table and mop up the liquid pooling within.
LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Do rehabilitation programs in prison help, both legally and personally? amNewYork

RDAP is a voluntary program that lasts between nine and 12 months (ordinarily, it requires roughly 38 weeks to complete in five-day workweeks, three-hour-a-day segments). The 500-hour program strives to educate inmates on the dangers of addiction. Most importantly, relapse prevention is stressed with the goal of helping inmates during post-release stay clean and sober to avoid reoffending. Congress appropriates more than $100 million annually for RDAP.
Public health
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These Dangerous Weapons Are Surprisingly Legal in America

In the United States, the right to bear arms is an important aspect of law and culture, yet many people are surprised by just how powerful certain legal-to-own weapons can be. Beyond standard guns, a range of weapons often associated with military or high-risk use are lawful under federal or state regulations, provided specific conditions are met. The legality of these highly dangerous weapons is due to a mix of constitutional rights, public safety concerns, and decades of changing legislation.
US politics
#homicide
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

For those with addiction, going into and coming out of prison can be a minefield.

The Alaska Department of Corrections does not provide comprehensive access to this life saving medication. "I'm gonna give you a little pinch," Spencer said, sliding the needle into a fold of skin on the patient's belly for the subcutaneous injection. Alaska's not an outlier. Despite the fact that those recently released from incarceration are some of the most vulnerable to dying from drug overdose, addiction experts say that many jails and prisons around the country don't provide medication treatment.
Public health
New York City
fromQNS
2 months ago

Kew Gardens man sentenced to prison for possessing arsenal of illegal firearms in his apartment: DA - QNS

A Kew Gardens retiree received four years for possessing an arsenal of illegal firearms discovered after he fatally shot a would-be robber.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Sex offenders should tell police about pregnancies, review finds

Baby Victoria's body was found in a shopping bag in Brighton in 2023, after her parents concealed her birth and went on the run in an attempt to avoid contact with social services. Marten and Gordon, a convicted rapist, were both sentenced to 14 years for gross negligence manslaughter last year. The review, chaired by Sir David Holmes, sought to identify missed safeguarding opportunities, and to learn lessons from what the review called the "extreme case" of baby Victoria's death.
UK news
California
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 month ago

Police seize 167 firearms from two North Bay homes in gun-manufacturing investigation

Santa Rosa police seized 167 firearms and three 3D printers and arrested a Cloverdale man accused of illegally manufacturing and selling guns.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Ghost gun legislation casts shadow over 3D printing

Buried in Part C is a provision requiring all 3D printers sold or delivered in New York to include 'blocking technology,' the company said in a blog post. This is defined as software or firmware that scans every print file through a 'firearms blueprint detection algorithm' and refuses to print anything it flags as a potential firearm or firearm component.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Wrongly released sex offender admits crimes

Metropolitan Police A convicted sex offender who was accidentally released from prison has pleaded guilty to burglary and carrying a knife. Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, 24, became the centre of a manhunt in November after he was mistakenly set free from HMP Wandsworth while on remand awaiting trial for the offences. On Tuesday, Kaddour-Cherif appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court and admitted breaking into a garage in Walthamstow, east London and stealing bikes in January 2024.
UK news
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Cops Say Deportation Force Shooting Victim Was 37-Year-Old White Male And Lawful Gun Owner'

Border Patrol agents shot and killed a 37-year-old Minneapolis man during a confrontation after he allegedly resisted disarmament while armed with a 9 mm handgun.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Trump ally Jeanine Pirro: Anyone bringing a gun into D.C. can "count on going to jail"

Washington, D.C. enforces strict gun registration and bans AR-15–style rifles; federal prosecutors and national leaders clashed over enforcement and Second Amendment rhetoric.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Vallejo man caught selling stolen gun while on jail furlough for murder, feds say

A 22-year-old on juvenile furlough faces federal charges for possessing and attempting to sell a stolen Glock tied to an earlier juvenile murder conviction.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Pittsburg: Convicted cop murderer loses bid for freedom

A judge denied transfer of Andrew Moffett's murder case to juvenile court, keeping his adult conviction and prison sentence intact.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Record number of offenders being recalled to prison in England and Wales

Record offender recalls have surged; many deliberately breach licence terms to return and traffic drugs while early-release rules and overcrowding reduce support and housing.
Law
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
2 months ago

California high school shooter ruling follows evolving approach to juvenile offenders

Changes in California juvenile law and appellate rulings could make Charles Andy Williams eligible for resentencing and likely release after his lengthy youth sentence.
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