Minnesota man sentenced to prison for laser strike on Delta Air Lines jet
Prosecutors say James link put passengers and crew in "incredible danger" when he aimed a laser at a Delta Air Lines plane in 2021.
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South African "Facebook Rapist" caught in Tanzania after police manhunt
Thabo Bester faked his own death in a prison break and was on the lam before police discovered the ruse.
U.S. reporter held in Russia meets with attorneys
Evan Gershkovich, an American reporter for the Wall Street Journal who was arrested last week in Russia on espionage charges, met with his lawyers in prison Tuesday for the first time since his arrest.
Alex Murdaugh moved to protective custody unit of South Carolina prison
The disgraced former South Carolina attorney was sentenced to life in prison for the double murder of his wife and son.
South African police launch manhunt for accused "Facebook rapist" who escaped prison
South African police have launched a manhunt for convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester who escaped from a privately-run maximum security prison under bizarre circumstances.
Court rejects Pamela Smart's latest bid for reduced sentence
Smart's most recent attempt to secure a sentence reduction hearing was dismissed. She has already served over 30 years of a life sentence.
Wrongfully convicted man freed after 20 years
Sheldon Thomas was exonerated of murder earlier this month. The 35-year-old from New York spent nearly two decades behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano spoke with William Kastin, assistant attorney-in-charge for Appellate Advocates, about what we can learn from Thomas' case.
Brooklyn man freed after wrongful conviction
Sheldon Thomas was released from prison this month after he spent nearly two decades in prison for the 2004 murder of a 14-year-old boy in Brooklyn, New York. His conviction was vacated after a review found Thomas was "denied due process at every stage." Lilia Luciano reports.
Ex-Theranos exec finds way to delay start of prison sentence
Balwani's lawyers appealed a ruling that triggered an automatic delay of his prison reporting date.
Woman mafia boss known as "the little one" gets almost 13 years in prison
Maria Licciardi was the inspiration for the chain-smoking female mob boss in the TV series "Gomorrah."
Ex-Goldman banker, Roger Ng, gets 10-year sentence in 1MDB fraud
"I'm ashamed," Ng told the judge. He continues to deny charges that he conspired to launder money.
Number of imprisoned veterans concerns former defense chiefs
Two former defense secretaries say the government should come up with new ways to ensure that military service is taken into account when courts prosecute former service members.
Supreme Court denies Crosley Green case
Crosley Green, a man who spent more than three decades in prison, could be back behind bars nearly two years after walking free. Erin Moriarty has more on why the 65-year-old's freedom may be back in jeopardy.
Trans woman who transitioned ahead of rape trial sentenced to prison
Isla Bryson transitioned from a man to a woman while awaiting trial for raping two women in 2016 and 2019.
Crosley Green awaits Supreme Court decision
Crosley Green's conviction for murder was overturned by a federal court in 2018, but a federal appellate court reinstated it in 2022. Now, the Supreme Court will decide whether or not to hear his petition, and if they do not, it's likely he will return to prison. Erin Moriarty reports.
R. Kelly sentenced on child pornography and enticement charges
All but one year of the sentence for Kelly's Chicago convictions on charges of child pornography and enticement of minors for sex will be served concurrently with his 30-year sentence for racketeering.
Judge suggests jail to hinder Sam Bankman-Fried's electronics use
"Why am I being asked to set him loose in this garden of electronic devices?" Judge Lewis Kaplan asked prosecutors.
Buffalo supermarket shooter gets life sentence
There was a moment of chaos at the sentencing hearing of a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, when a family member of one of the victims lunged at the defendant. Others expressed their deep anger at the gunman, who was sentenced to life in prison. Jeff Pegues reports.
New series looks inside U.S. prison system
A new video series, "Inside Story," looks at the biggest issues in U.S. prisons and jails today. Co-creator and host Lawrence Bartley shares his unique perspective as a former inmate about everything from prison pay to the impact of incarcerating young people in adult prisons.
Lamar Johnson freed after 28 years
Lamar Johnson served more than half his life in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Erin Moriarty looks at his first steps as a free man.
Jan. 6 rioter who used stun gun on D.C. cop pleads guilty
A California man has pleaded guilty to using a stun gun to attack a D.C. police officer who was brutally injured while defending the Capitol.
Brittney Griner makes second public appearance since Russian prison release
Griner is skipping the USA Basketball training camp in Minnesota so she can be with her wife and recover from her time in jail in Russia.
Russian mercenaries on “lies” that lured them
Debora Patta interviewed two Russian mercenaries being held as prisoners in Ukraine, about the formidable Wagner group and its brutal approach to its men and the war.
U.S. releases Guantanamo prisoner once tortured at CIA sites
A onetime al Qaeda courier has been released after serving more than 16 years at the Guantanamo Bay detention center and enduring torture at clandestine overseas CIA sites.
Facing a stigma, many ex-convicts in the U.S. struggle to find work
More than 19 million Americans have a felony conviction on their permanent record.
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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Iran's Houthi allies step up deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia
NYPD body camera footage shows aftermath of ICE agent shooting
Panama struck by 2 powerful earthquakes, U.S. Geological Survey says
Katie Zacharia is Trump's pick for next White House press secretary
