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india.compolitics3 days ago
Convicted Navy Contractor 'Fat Leonard' Seeks Pardon From President Trump
Leonard Glenn Francis, known as 'Fat Leonard,' is seeking a pardon after his November 2024 sentencing to 180 months in prison for defrauding the U.S. Navy of millions. The Independent reported details of his 2022 escape and ongoing health issues.
winnipegfreepress.comworld3 days ago
Three Men Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Rob Richmond Jewellery Store
Three Essex men entered guilty pleas to conspiracy to rob after a January 31 raid on a Richmond jewellery store. Police recovered a vehicle and used CCTV and forensic evidence to identify the suspects. Sentencing is scheduled for July 24.
abcnews.go.comworld4 days ago
Accused Apalachee High School Shooter Colt Gray Set for Non-Negotiated Plea and Sentencing Hearing July 24
Court documents filed Friday show the teen will change his plea at a non-negotiated hearing and sentencing session. Gray faces 55 counts including malice murder after the 2024 attack that killed four people.
sbs.com.aupolitics8 days ago
Joshua Wong Due in Hong Kong Court September 2 for National Security Plea and Sentencing
The activist faces a one-day plea and sentencing hearing on charges of conspiring to seek foreign sanctions. Wong was arrested in June 2025 and previously received a four-year eight-month sentence in a separate case.
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politics9 days ago
Retired judge discusses career and mushroom murder trial on podcast
A retired Victorian Supreme Court judge spoke about his legal career and the Erin Patterson murder trial on a legal podcast nearly a year after the sentencing. He described his path from Melbourne to New York, a temporary period training as a Jesuit priest, and his decision to re…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics9 days ago
Conservative Leader to Force Vote on Exempting Sex Offenders From Early Release
The Conservative Party will use an opposition day debate to seek exemptions for offenders convicted of sexual offences against adults or children. The motion follows the Sentencing Act 2026, which permits some early releases from September to address prison capacity.
world10 days ago
Thousands Protest in Narbonne After 17-Year-Old Killed by Group of Minors
@MarioNawfal reported that thousands protested in Narbonne, France, against what they called lax justice after a 17-year-old foster child named Louis was beaten to death. The incident involved a filmed gang ambush by youths including minors and has prompted debate over juvenile s…
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news.sky.compolitics14 days ago
Four Convicted of Raping 17-Year-Old Girl in Bristol Case
GB News reported that four defendants were found guilty at Bristol Crown Court of rape and human trafficking charges. The victim was lured to a property where she was assaulted over several hours. Sentencing is scheduled for October 6.
New York Postworld18 days agoUpdated
California Appeals Court Upholds Weinstein Rape Conviction but Orders Resentencing
A three-judge panel upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 California conviction on one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault. The court directed the trial judge to resentence him after finding the original 16-year term could not stand.
news.sky.comworld19 days ago
Detective Identified Politician as Suspect Year Before Abuse Complaint
A BBC investigation reports that a police detective and church safeguarding officer suspected Jeffrey Donaldson of child abuse after a 2023 meeting with a victim. The suspicion was not passed to senior police leadership at the time. Donaldson was convicted of 18 sex abuse charges…
abcnews.go.compolitics18 days agoUpdated
John Bolton pleads guilty to one count of retaining classified information
John Bolton pleaded guilty on June 26 to one count of unlawfully retaining classified national security information. The plea resolves an 18-count indictment returned in October 2025. Sentencing is scheduled for October 28 in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt, Maryland.
news24.compolitics20 days ago
Judge Sentences Woman to $25 Fine for Assaulting Federal Officers During Minneapolis Raid
A federal judge ordered 28-year-old Isabel Lopez to pay a $25 fine with no prison time or probation after she pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge. Washington Examiner reported the outcome of the Tuesday sentencing hearing in Minneapolis.
Washington Examinerpolitics21 days ago
Judge sets July 23 sentencing for man who killed Minnesota House speaker and husband
A federal judge scheduled sentencing for July 23 in the case of a man who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting Democratic Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. The defendant also admitted to wounding state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife during the June 14, 2025 a…
theolivepress.espolitics21 days agoUpdated
Former Spanish Transport Minister Gets 24 Years in Corruption Case
Pedro Sánchez rejected claims of widespread graft in his Socialist party on Wednesday. The statement followed the Monday sentencing of a former top aide to 24 years in prison for corruption.
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Nbc Newsworld23 days ago
Frank Stronach Found Guilty of Sexual Assault and Indecent Assault
The 93-year-old founder of Magna International was convicted on two charges stemming from incidents decades ago. A sentencing hearing is set for September, with a separate trial scheduled for May.
breakingnews.ieworld23 days agoUpdated
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Found Guilty of 18 Child Sex Abuse Charges
A Newry Crown Court jury convicted the former DUP leader of all 18 historical offences, including one count of rape, after 10 hours of deliberation. The crimes involved two complainants who were children at the time. Donaldson was remanded in custody pending a sentencing hearing.
Rapplerworld25 days ago
Philippine authorities arrest U.S. fugitive Herbert Leon Kimble in Manila
Herbert Leon Kimble, 60, was taken into custody in the Philippines on June 20, 2026, after fleeing sentencing in a $1.2 billion Medicare fraud case. The U.S. Department of Justice said the arrest marks the second capture from its Most Wanted Fraudster list in two weeks.
CoinDeskfinance27 days ago
CFTC Adds Trading Ban on Former Celsius CEO After Criminal Sentencing
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission permanently barred Alexander Mashinsky from any CFTC-regulated commodities activity on June 18, 2026. The order adds a registration and trading ban to his existing 12-year prison sentence, $50,000 fine, and $48 million restitution.
The Guardianpolitics28 days ago
New York court sentences Gilgo Beach serial killer to life without parole
A New York judge imposed a life sentence without parole on the man who pleaded guilty to seven murders and admitted an eighth. Family members of the victims addressed the court during the sentencing in Riverhead.
Al Jazeerapolitics29 days ago
Federal Judge Upholds Ex-Wisconsin Judge's Obstruction Conviction
U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman ruled Tuesday that Hannah Dugan's conviction for helping a man evade immigration officers will stand. No sentencing date was set.
bossip.comfinance30 days ago
Texas Parole Supervisor Fired Over Facebook Post on Metcalf Murder Case
Donna Robinson lost her job at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after posting comments about the sentencing of Karmelo Anthony for the 2025 stabbing death of Austin Metcalf.
apnews.comworld32 days ago
Norway Court to Deliver Verdict in Rape Trial of 29-Year-Old Man
Marius Borg Høiby, 29, faces sentencing on 40 charges including four counts of rape. Prosecutors seek seven years and seven months; the defence seeks one year and six months.
news24.compolitics33 days ago
Two Men Convicted of Brokering Arms Sales to Libya, Sudan and South Sudan
David Greenhalgh and Christos Farmakis were found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of facilitating black-market weapons deals between 2009 and 2016. Both face sentencing on July 22.
bbc.co.uktechnology37 days ago
DJ Tom Zanetti Dedicates Donny Fest Set to Murdered Teenager Henry Nowak as Killer Jailed for Life
The 36-year-old performer shouted the 18-year-old's name to thousands at Doncaster's Eco-Power Stadium and posted the clip online. The dedication follows the May 2026 sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for the December 2025 killing in Southampton.
rediff.compolitics38 days ago
UK Man Stabbed to Death; Police, Sentencing and Migration Policy Face Scrutiny
UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy spoke with US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday to reject claims linking the murder of Henry Nowak to mass migration.
abcnews.go.compolitics38 days agoUpdated
11 Charged With Violent Disorder After Protest Over Murder of British Teenager Henry Nowak
Eleven people now face charges after a protest over the December 2025 stabbing of university student Henry Nowak turned violent. The protest followed the conviction and sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for the murder.
cnbc.comworld41 days ago
American Journalist Admits Incomplete Paperwork in China-Related Reporting
Thomas Pauken II admitted in federal court on June 4, 2026, to working for the Chinese government without registering under U.S. law. He faces sentencing in September and up to 10 years in prison.
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nationalpost.comworld42 days ago
Judge Gives Youth Rehabilitation Orders to Three Boys Convicted of Knifepoint Rapes, Citing Cognitive Impairments and Sentencing Guidelines
A Southampton Crown Court judge sentenced three teenage boys convicted of multiple rapes to youth rehabilitation orders rather than custody. The decision has prompted Prime Minister Keir Starmer to refer the case to the Court of Appeal.
abcnews.go.compolitics42 days ago
Virginia Man Sentenced to 15 Months for Threatening Ric Grenell Over Kennedy Center Rename Dispute
Scott Allen Bolger received 15 months in prison after sending a threatening text to Ric Grenell. Grenell delivered a victim impact statement at the sentencing hearing on Wednesday.
Abc Newsworld42 days ago
Protesters clash with police in Southampton after sentencing in teenager's death
Hundreds gathered in Southampton on Tuesday night where some threw objects at officers. Two people were arrested and 11 officers plus a police dog were injured.
Abc Newspolitics42 days ago
Federal Judge Delays Sentencing in Wisconsin Court Obstruction Case
A federal judge postponed sentencing to consider whether to overturn the conviction of a former Wisconsin judge found guilty of felony obstruction. The case centers on events from April 2025 involving an immigrant defendant at a Milwaukee courthouse.
Abc Newsworld42 days ago
Police Face Scrutiny After Dismissing Dying Teen’s Stabbing Pleas as Southampton Protest Turns Violent Following Killer’s Sentencing
Hundreds gathered in Southampton after Vickrum Digwa received a life sentence for killing Henry Nowak. Some threw objects at police, prompting condemnation from government officials.
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Vickrum Digwa Sentenced for Murder of Henry Nowak After Police Handcuffed Stabbing Victim Who Said 'I've Been Stabbed'
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Southampton Central Police Station after the sentencing, chanting 'I can't breathe' while Henry Nowak's family appealed for calm. Bodycam footage showed officers dismissing Nowak's claims that he had been stabbed.
montrealgazette.comworld43 days ago
73-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Identity Theft After Living 40 Years Under Stolen Identity
Stephen Craig Campbell, 73, admitted to fraud and related charges after living under the identity of Walter Lee Coffman, who died in 1975. He faces up to 12 years in prison at sentencing.
calgaryherald.comworld43 days ago
Family of convicted killer issues apology after fatal stabbing
The family of the man convicted of murdering 18-year-old Henry Nowak has issued a public apology to the victim's parents and the Sikh community. The statement follows the killer's life sentence and comes as his mother awaits sentencing for assisting an offender.
msnbc.compolitics44 days ago
Colorado Officials Face Federal Investigation Request Over Election Official's Sentencing
A conservative legal group asked the Justice Department to investigate state officials for their handling of a former county clerk's criminal case. The request follows a governor's decision to commute the clerk's nine-year sentence.
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The Guardianworld47 days ago
Canadian man pleads guilty to 14 counts of assisting suicide
Kenneth Law admitted sending lethal chemicals to people in multiple countries. He entered the plea in an Ontario court on Friday, with sentencing scheduled for September.
New York Postworld49 days agoUpdated
Matthew Perry's Assistant to Be Sentenced for Ketamine Injection That Killed Actor
Kenneth Iwamasa faces sentencing Wednesday after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death. He is the final defendant in the case involving the October 2023 overdose of the Friends star.
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Nbc Newssports50 days ago
Dominican Judge Finds Wander Franco Criminally Responsible but Grants Judicial Pardon
A Dominican court ruled Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco criminally responsible for sexual and psychological abuse of a minor yet exempted him from punishment. The judge cited extortion by the girl's mother, who received a 10-year sentence. Full sentencing is set for June 1…
Fox Newspolitics56 days ago
California Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Producing Child Pornography Involving Relatives
A Guatemalan citizen living in California received a 50-year prison sentence for producing child sexual abuse material involving his 8-year-old niece and nephew. The Department of Homeland Security reported the sentencing occurred on Monday.
deadline.comworld61 days ago
Judge Bars Streamer Clavicular from Broadcasting Community Service
A Florida judge prohibited streamer Clavicular from streaming community service hours imposed as part of a sentencing agreement. The streamer received six months of probation after pleading no contest to charges tied to an alligator incident.
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jns.orgworld62 days ago
White Supremacist Leader Sentenced to 15 Years for Plotting Mass Killings
A leader of a white supremacist group from Georgia received a 15-year prison sentence on Wednesday for planning and soliciting racial mass killings. The charges included a plot to poison Jewish school children in New York City. The US Department of Justice announced the sentencin…
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bbc.co.ukworld63 days ago
Middleman Sentenced to Two Years for Supplying Ketamine That Killed Matthew Perry
A middleman who helped supply ketamine to "Friends" actor Matthew Perry was sentenced to two years in prison in California on Wednesday. The sentencing concludes one part of the case surrounding the actor's death from the effects of ketamine. Authorities have pursued charges agai…
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Forbessports63 days ago
Former Dodgers Outfielder Debuts With Toronto Team Ahead Of Sentencing
A former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder hit two home runs in his debut with a Toronto club in the Canadian Baseball League. The player, who was an All-Star with the Dodgers in 2014, faces sentencing next week in California after a guilty verdict on federal charges. He told a repo…
deadline.compolitics63 days ago
Erik Fleming Sentenced in Matthew Perry Ketamine Case After Guilty Plea and Cooperation
Prosecutors seek 2 1/2 years in prison for the 56-year-old former drug counselor who connected the "Friends" actor to his ketamine supplier. Defense lawyers request three months in prison plus nine months in residential treatment, citing Fleming's immediate cooperation. Sentencin…
ocregister.comworld63 days ago
Erik Fleming Sentenced for Ketamine Distribution in Matthew Perry Overdose Case
Erik Fleming, a licensed drug addiction counselor, is scheduled for sentencing Wednesday after pleading guilty to conspiracy and distribution of ketamine resulting in the actor's death. Federal prosecutors recommended 30 months in prison while defense attorneys sought three month…
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thecanary.coworld64 days ago
UK Judge Sentences Four Palestine Action Protesters as Terrorists After Jury Conviction
A UK judge sentenced four Palestine Action protesters as terrorists following their jury conviction for criminal damage. The group Defend Our Juries condemned the ruling as the first of its kind in British history. The case has drawn attention to the application of terrorism sent…
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The Independentworld64 days ago
Activists Convicted of Criminal Damage at Bristol Defence Factory Face Possible Terrorist Sentencing
Four activists were convicted of causing £1 million in criminal damage during a raid on an Israel-linked defence factory in Bristol on 6 August 2024. A judge ruled the charges had a terrorist connection in a pre-trial decision. Sentencing is scheduled for 12 June, with the Court…
middleeasteye.networld64 days ago
Two Israeli Soldiers Sentenced to Military Prison for Misconduct Involving Statue in Southern Lebanon
Two Israeli soldiers received military prison sentences after placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary located in southern Lebanon. The incident prompted disciplinary action by Israeli military authorities. @AJEnglish reported the sentencing.
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indianexpress.comworld65 days ago
Former Gymnastics Coach Sean Gardner Pleads Guilty to Three Federal Counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children
Sean Gardner entered the plea Monday in federal court in Mississippi and faces 15 to 30 years in prison at his October sentencing. Investigators recovered about 50 videos and 400 photos from his residence showing hidden-camera recordings of girls ages 6 to 14 changing in a Purvis…
middleeasteye.networld65 days ago
Israeli Soldier Sentenced to 21 Days in Prison for Desecrating Virgin Mary Statue in Lebanon
The Israeli military announced on Monday that a soldier received a 21-day prison sentence for placing a cigarette in the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue in southern Lebanon. A second soldier who filmed the incident was sentenced to 14 days. The punishments follow an earlier April s…
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Le Mondeworld68 days ago
Four Men Convicted in Miami of Conspiring to Kill Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in 2021
A federal jury in Miami convicted Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages on multiple charges tied to the plot that killed Moise. The men, linked to a Florida-based security firm, face possible life sentences with sentencing scheduled for a l…
Fox Newspolitics68 days ago
DOJ Launches Investigation Into Fairfax County Prosecutor Steve Descano’s Charging and Sentencing Practices
The Department of Justice launched a probe Wednesday into Steve Descano's plea bargaining, charging decisions and sentencing policies. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon said the Civil Rights Division will not allow local prosecutors to pick and choose winners based on…
New York Postpolitics70 days ago
Justice Department Investigates Fairfax County Prosecutor Steve Descano Over Immigration Policies
The DOJ notified Steve Descano on Wednesday that it is examining whether his office's plea bargaining, charging and sentencing practices violate civil rights laws by considering immigration consequences. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said the probe will determine if…
en.rfi.frworld70 days ago
Ismaël Gamaev Sentenced on Terrorism Charges Linked to Samuel Paty Murder
The 24-year-old Chechen student, now described by professionals as a rare case of deradicalization, met Le Monde at an undisclosed eastern France train station. Gamaev detailed his shame over his past and his obsession with going unnoticed. The encounter revealed his shifting ide…
rte.iepolitics76 days ago
Federal Judge Issues Criminal Sentencing to Purdue Pharma in DOJ Probe Resolution
A federal judge has issued a criminal sentencing to Purdue Pharma, resolving a U.S. Department of Justice probe. This step finalizes a settlement addressing thousands of lawsuits against the company. The agreement includes financial penalties and contributions from the company's…
news.sky.comworld76 days ago
Olivia's Law Receives Royal Assent and Becomes UK Legislation
A new UK law requiring criminals to attend sentencing hearings has received Royal Assent. The measure, named after slain schoolgirl Olivia Pratt-Korbel, allows court staff to use reasonable force and impose penalties for non-attendance. It stems from a campaign led by the victim'…
The Federalistpolitics78 days ago
House Republicans Hold Hearing on FACE Act Enforcement After Trump DOJ Report
House Republicans convened a hearing on April 28, 2026, to examine the Biden administration's use of the FACE Act. The session followed a Trump DOJ report detailing biased enforcement against pro-life protesters. Witnesses called for the law's repeal, citing unequal sentencing an…
newbloommag.networld82 days ago
Three Asylum Seekers Convicted of Brighton Gang Rape to Face Deportation Following July Sentencing
The UK Home Office will deport three migrants convicted of gang-raping a woman in Brighton following their July sentencing. The men, from Iran and Egypt, arrived by small boat and had asylum claims rejected. New rules strip asylum protections for those on the sex offenders regist…
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Steve Ballmer Says Founder Deceived Him Before Fraud Guilty Plea
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer stated he was deceived by Joseph Sanberg, founder of Aspiration Partners, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud. Ballmer reported losing $60 million invested in the fintech startup. Sanberg's sentencing is scheduled for Monday following his August 20…