3 men ready to plead and be sentenced in prison murder of James ‘Whitey’ Bulger

3 men ready to plead and be sentenced in prison murder of James ‘Whitey’ Bulger

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Man accused of serving as lookout in notorious Boston jail murder Gangster James “Whitey” Bulger will not serve additional prison time after pleading guilty Monday to a charge of lying to federal agents. Sean McKinnon, who was wearing shackles, was hugged by his two lawyers after U.S. District Judge Thomas Kleeh … Read more

What you need to know about Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier’s first hearing in over a decade

What you need to know about Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier’s first hearing in over a decade

Native activist Leonard Peltier, who has spent most of his life in prison since his conviction for the killing of two FBI agents in South Dakota in 1975, was scheduled to appear Monday for a parole hearing at a federal prison in Florida. At 79, her health is deteriorating and if this parole request is … Read more

Trump ally Steve Bannon must begin prison sentence by July 1, judge says

Trump ally Steve Bannon must begin prison sentence by July 1, judge says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, must report to prison by July 1 to serve his four-month sentence for defying a Senate subpoena. Chamber which investigated. the insurrection at the US Capitola federal judge ruled Thursday. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols in Washington granted the Justice Department’s request … Read more

Wisconsin Warden, 8 Staff Charged After Inmate’s Death

Wisconsin Warden, 8 Staff Charged After Inmate’s Death

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Guards at Wisconsin’s oldest maximum security prison failed to provide basic care to inmates who died on their watch, including one who died of dehydration and another who did not was found for at least 12 hours after he died of a stroke, Authorities announced charges Wednesday against the director and … Read more

Water service in downtown Atlanta is disrupted, leading to business closures and a boil water advisory

Water service in downtown Atlanta is disrupted, leading to business closures and a boil water advisory

Atlanta authorities were slowly cracking down on the city’s water system Saturday after corroded water pipes burst in Downtown and Midtown, forcing many businesses and attractions to close and affecting water service to area homes. The city was distributing cases of water and installing portable toilets at several fire stations and first responders were checking … Read more