Actor Allison Mack released from prison for role in alleged sex cult
Mack pleaded guilty to charges that she manipulated women into becoming sex slaves for NXIVM leader Keith Raniere.
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Wagner prison recruits accused of murder, sex assaults back in Russia
Thousands of convicts agreed to serve on the front lines of Russia's war in Ukraine in exchange for their freedom. Now they're coming home.
At least 46 Honduran women killed in prison riot, police official says
Officials said gangs were responsible for the violence, and often wield broad control inside the country's prisons.
Hostage held for 6 years in Africa recounts ordeal, frustrations with response
Jeff Woodke, an American missionary who spent six years in captivity in Africa, says he was beaten, locked in chains and pressured repeatedly to convert to Islam.
Vincent Simmons released from prison after 44 years
In 1977, Vincent Simmons was sentenced to 100 years in prison. Decades later, a newly minted lawyer helped get him released.
NY lawyer makes it his mission to free Louisiana man from prison
In 1977, Vincent Simmons was sentenced to 100 years in prison. Decades later, a newly minted lawyer helped get him released.
"Unabomber" Ted Kazcynski dies at 81
Mathematics genius turned domestic terrorist Ted Kazcynski, who was known as the “Unabomber,” was found dead in his North Carolina prison cell Saturday.
Businessman at center of Texas AG scandal charged in federal case
Nate Paul was charged with making false statements to mortgage lenders to obtain $172 million in loans.
"El Chapo's" wife moved from federal prison in anticipation of release
Emma Coronel Aispuro is scheduled to be released in mid-September, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
Danny Masterson found guilty of rape
"That '70s Show" star Danny Masterson is facing up to 30 years in prison after a Los Angles jury found him guilty of two counts of rape. Elise Preston reports.
Limo company manager sentenced for New York crash that killed 20
The limo's driver, all 17 passengers, and two bystanders were killed in the crash, one of the deadliest U.S. road wrecks of the past two decades.
Elizabeth Holmes set to start prison sentence
Elizabeth Holmes is set to report to the Bryan prison camp in Texas where she will begin her 11-year sentence. Last year, the former Theranos founder was convicted of defrauding investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars. Janet Shamlian reports.
Millionaire's plot to escape Florida jail and return to his castle is foiled
They were to prepare his plane, his 140-foot yacht, a black utility van and other vehicles purchased just for the escape attempt, the sheriff said.
Militia member who attacked police on Jan. 6 sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison
Donald Hazard was "eager for violence" on Jan. 6, wearing a tactical vest and a helmet adorned with the image of the Confederate battle flag, a prosecutor said.
NYC bike path terrorist gets 8 life sentences
Sayfullo Saipov was sentenced to eight life sentences, with an additional two to be served concurrently.
China sentences U.S. citizen to life in prison
A 78-year-old American citizen has been sentenced to life in prison in China for espionage. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer breaks down the case.
Vallow Daybell found guilty of murder
Relatives of Tylee Ryan and Joshua "JJ" Vallow are speaking out, after their mother Lori Vallow Daybell was found guilty of their murders. She now awaits sentencing, facing the prospect of life in jail. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Joran van der Sloot to be extradited to U.S.
Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalie Holloway in Aruba, will be extradited to the U.S. from Peru to face charges that he attempted to extort Holloway's family. He is currently serving a 28-year prison sentence in Peru for the 2010 murder of a different woman, 21-year-old Stephany Flores. Elaine Quijano has more.
Accused killer, second inmate escape Philly prison by cutting hole in fence
The inmates escaped on Sunday night, but authorities were not notified until the next afternoon.
"Prince of Semi-Submersibles" gets 20 years for operating "narco subs"
Oscar Adriano Quintero Rengifo was accused of operating a fleet of so-called "narco subs" to transport nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine.
Rapper MoneySign Suede killed in California prison at age 22
His attorney said the rapper was stabbed to the neck.
A pen pal's unswerving faith
Twenty-five years ago, an inmate serving a life sentence in a Missouri prison wrote to a church outside St. Louis hoping that someone would write back. Ever since, Ginny Schrappen corresponded with Lamar Johnson, convinced that his 1995 murder conviction was wrong. In February 2023, Johnson was exonerated and released from prison. Now, the 80-year-old retired schoolteacher could finally welcome the former inmate in her home. Steve Hartman reports.
Wrongfully convicted man meets pen pal
Lamar Johnson and Ginny Schrappen struck up a fast friendship and corresponded constantly for decades while Johnson was in prison, serving time for a murder he didn't commit. When he was freed, they finally met for the first time. Steve Hartman has their story in "On the Road."
Minnesota officer who killed Daunte Wright to be freed
A white ex-police officer convicted of manslaughter after mistaking her handgun for a Taser and fatally shooting a Black motorist in suburban Minneapolis in 2021 is set to be released from prison on Monday.
Capitol rioter who crushed officer with shield sentenced
A man who used a stolen riot shield to crush a police officer in a doorframe during Capitol riot has been sentenced for his role in one of the most violent episodes of the Jan. 6 attack.
Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.
Hurricane Isaias becomes Category 3 storm as it threatens northern Gulf Coast
Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
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