Prison guards forcefully shaved off his dreadlocks: The Supreme Court will determine if he can sue for violation of his religious rights When prison officials in Louisiana cut the dreadlocks of a prisoner in their care, they may have violated his religious Read More
Facing 17 years in prison, Rep. McIver says Trump’s ‘woke’ attack on her reveals deeper bias: ‘I’m their target’ U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., is undeterred after pleading not guilty in a federal prosecution brought by the Trump administration. Read More
Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, was sentenced Friday to over seven Read More
Brooklyn preacher who boasted of ties to NYC mayor gets 9 years in prison for multiyear fraud NEW YORK (AP) — A flashy Brooklyn preacher who has played up connections to New York City’s mayor was sentenced Read More
Watch: Michael Cohen’s lawyer says Trump should serve this much time in prison Lanny Davis, the former attorney for Michael Cohen, who joins theGrio’s “The Hill with April Ryan” this week, is calling Read More
Nebraska bill gives voting rights back to people convicted of felonies once released from prison OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill Thursday to restore the voting rights of those convicted of felonies Read More
Ex-NOLA Mayor Ray Nagin wants rights restored after prison stint NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, who was convicted on federal bribery, money laundering and other Read More
Federal prison deaths report draws scrutiny from prison advocates Prison advocates are calling attention to a scathing report from the Justice Department that details how mismanagement at federal prisons Read More