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Prosecutors ask for more than 25 years in federal prison for R. Kelly on New York racketeering conviction

Federal prosecutors in New York on Wednesday asked for a sentence “in excess of 25 years” in prison for convicted singer R. Kelly, saying his racketeering conviction was part of a “long and pervasive history of enticing children to engage in sexual activity.”

Chicago Tribune

Prosecutors: R. Kelly should get at least 25 years in prison

Prosecutors say R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” deserves at least 25 years behind bars for sexually abusing women and girls

The Independent UK

Uttar Pradesh: Kiwis & dates found in Mukhtar Ansari's cell; deputy jailor, 4 others suspended

LUCKNOW: A surprise inspection by Banda district magistrate (DM) Anurag Patel of the district prison - where gangster Mukhtar Ansari is lodged - led to the suspension of deputy jailor Vireshwar Pratap Singh and four jail warders.

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Hyderabad rape: Accused had harassed a second girl at pub, cops still to record her statement

HYDERABAD: A local court has granted police four days' custody of the 18-year-old accused in the Hyderabad gang-rape case. Police will take him into custody from the prison on Thursday. They also moved a petition seeking custody of the five children in conflict with law (CCL) involved in the case.

The Times of India

Feds ask New York judge to sentence R. Kelly to more than 25 years in prison

Kelly is due to be sentenced in Brooklyn on June 29 and faces a potential life sentence. His attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, has asked the judge there to give him a sentence of less than 14 years behind bars.

Chicago Sun-Times

La Luz del Mundo ‘apostle’ sentenced to nearly 17 years as victims detail sexual slavery

LOS ANGELES — Naason Joaquin Garcia, the leader of the La Luz del Mundo church, was sentenced Wednesday to 16 years and eight months in prison for sexually abusing juvenile members of his congregation.

Los Angeles Times

Chrisleys will stay on the air at USA Network following conviction

The Hollywood Reporter says USA Network has no plans to stop airing new episodes of its reality series “Chrisley Knows Best” scheduled for this summer.

Tribune News Service

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Police issue warning over 'dangerous' rapist on the run after absconding from prison

'Our overriding message to anyone who knows where he is, or where he may have gone, is to contact the police or call Crimestoppers anonymously'

Wales Online

'Out of control' prisoner caused 'significant' damage in jail rampage

The prisoner shattered eight windows and destroyed two CCTV cameras after being told he was not allowed to attend a NAIDOC commemoration.

The Canberra Times

Kiwis & dates found in Mukhtar Ansari’s cell in Uttar Pradesh jail; dy jailor, 4 others suspended

LUCKNOW: A surprise inspection by Banda district magistrate (DM) Anurag Patel of the district prison – where gangster Mukhtar Ansari is lodged – led to the suspension of deputy jailor Vireshwar Pratap Singh and four jail warders.

The Times of India

Australian traveller strip-searched, held in US prison and deported over little-known entry requirement

Jack Dunn thought an onward ticket to Mexico would be enough to get him into the US. Border officials had other ideas.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner’s fate intertwined with other American held in Russia

WNBA star Griner is easily the most prominent American locked up by a foreign country. But the Phoenix Mercury player’s case is tangled up with that of another prisoner few Americans have heard of.

Chicago Sun-Times

North Macedonia's fugitive ex-leader convicted anew at home

A court in North Macedonia has imposed a new prison sentence on the country’s fugitive former prime minister Nikola Gruevski

The Independent UK

Mexican megachurch leader faces more than 16 years in prison

The leader of a Mexican megachurch faces more than 16 years in a California prison for sexually abusing three girls who were followers

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Gymnasts seek $1 billion in damages from FBI over failure to investigate Larry Nassar

There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of assaulting gymnasts, but they failed to act, leaving him free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year. He pleaded guilty in 2017 and is serving decades in prison.

Daily Mirror

Britain's 'most wanted woman' who used wig to hide from police to be flown back to UK

Sarah Panitzke asked Spanish judges to reject a UK extradition application which would have led to her being made to serve an eight-year prison sentence over a multi-million pound fraud scheme

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh prisoner who attacked two young girls dies behind bars in Saughton

While serving at HMP Edinburgh, he was sentenced to a further 10 years behind bars in August 2021 for the sexual abuse of two more victims - one when the victim was a teenager, and the other a child

Reason

Judge Can't Add 6 Years to a Prison Sentence Because the Defendant Called Him Names, Says Court

Plus: Coverage of Section 230 is overwhelmingly negative, Arizona cops who watched a man drown have been placed on leave, and more...

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The National (Scotland)

Protester avoids prison after chasing BBC Newsnight’s Nicholas Watt and shouting abuse

AN anti-lockdown protester has been handed a suspended jail sentence after a BBC journalist was chased and called a traitor near Downing Street.

The Independent UK

Simone Biles among assault victims seeking $1bn from FBI for failing to stop Larry Nassar

FBI agents in 2015 knew that sports doctor Nassar - who is now serving decades in prison - was accused of molesting gymnasts but they failed to act and he continued to target young women and girls for more than a year

The Independent UK

Thai police sentenced to life for killing drug suspect

A former Thai police colonel nicknamed “Jo Ferrari” for his extravagant collection of luxury cars has been sentenced with five subordinates to life in prison for the torture and killing of a drug suspect from whom they were trying to extort money

The National (Scotland)

Fife rapist of underage girls dies in prison

The 67-year-old died at the weekend.

Axios

How states enforce anti-abortion laws

Penalties for abortion providers are expected to become more severe.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Sentences 3 Brotherhood Members to Death, 20 to Life in Prison

An Egyptian court on Tuesday sentenced three of the banned Muslim Brotherhood members to death, 20 others to life in prison and one to nine years in jail in 18 different cases. According to the indictment, the convicts attempted to assassinate a former criminal court judge in Fayoum and police…

Manchester Evening News

ITV Emmerdale fans predict Noah Dingle prison twist as they're left unhappy at sentence

The teen's fate was finally revealed as he was sentenced for stalking his ex Chloe Harris

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