Transgender woman convicted of 2 rapes will be sent to men's prison
Isla Bryson was convicted of raping two women before starting to transition. One top U.K. politician says the "dangerous rapist should not be in a women's prison."
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Louisiana "routinely" detains inmates past scheduled release dates, Justice Department finds
Nearly 27% of people were held past their release dates during one three-month period, the investigation found, and of those, about a quarter were held for three months.
5 inmates captured after escaping from Missouri jail
Four were captured in Ohio following a vehicle pursuit, and the fifth was found in second-hand retail store in Missouri.
Man claiming he's a messenger from God convicted of threatening to kill congressman
Chase Neill, who represented himself in court, testified that he was passing along a message from God threatening Rep. Jake LaTurner for ignoring concerns about sorcery, wizards and extraterrestrials.
"El Chapo" sends "SOS" message to Mexico's president from U.S. prison
The Sinaloa cartel founder says he's suffering "psychological torment" in a prison dubbed the "Alcatraz of the Rockies."
Iranian man who decapitated teen wife sentenced to 8 years in prison
Iranian media said Mona Heidari, 17, had already been married for five years and was the mother of a 3-year-old when she was killed.
Russian convicts freed after fighting in Ukraine urged to behave
"Don't drink a lot, don't use drugs, don't rape women," a Vladimir Putin ally who runs Russia's Wagner mercenary group urged the men.
Biden signs bill to lower cost of prison phone calls
Right now, Kentucky has highest cost for 15-minute call, at $5.70, and $9.99 for cellphone call
Amber McLaughlin set to become first transgender woman executed in U.S.
McLaughlin is scheduled to die by injection Tuesday for killing a former girlfriend in 2003.
Gang leader, 24 others escape border prison after attack kills 17
Ciudad Juarez was the scene of years of deadly clashes between security forces and the rival Sinaloa and Juarez drug cartels.
Judge rules suspect in voting machine tampering case is incompetent
Richard Patton is accused of tampering with a voting machine during Colorado's primary election but a judge ruled he cannot continue with court proceedings.
Woman gets life sentence for "ritualistic" killings of young sons
"Sanders cleaned up the children, placed them in beds, and mopped up the crime scene," prosecutors said.
Tampa police officer fired after being seen on video dragging woman
Police said the woman was being arrested for trespassing.
Panettone: Sweet treat from inside prison
Giotto's Bakery has won some of Italy's top culinary prizes for its artisanal panettone, created through a process that honors centuries of tradition. But those making this sweet bread, a favorite during the holidays, are doing so behind the walls of the Due Palazzi prison, on the outskirts of Padua. Correspondent Seth Doane reports.
Adnan Syed hired by Georgetown University after release from prison
Syed, who was the subject of the "Serial" podcast, began taking Georgetown classes in prison. "For the first time in 23 years, we didn't feel like we were in prison. We felt like we were college students learning," he said.
Two associates of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried agree to plea deals
Word of the agreements came on the same day Bankman-Fried was being flown back to the U.S. from the Bahamas to face fraud charges.
Serial killer to be released from prison due to poor health, good behavior
The Frenchman has in the past admitted killing several Western tourists and he is believed to have killed at least 20 people.
Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape
A Los Angeles jury has found Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape and sexual assault. The 70-year-old is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York for other rapes and will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars. Carter Evans reports.
Weinstein accuser on LA rape conviction
After a month-long trial and nine days of deliberations, Los Angeles jurors on Monday found Harvey Weinstein guilty of the rape and sexual assault of just one of the four accusers he was charged with abusing. One of the key testimonies at his trial came from accuser Ambra Battilana Gutierrez. She joins “CBS Mornings” in her first broadcast interview since his conviction.
Todd and Julie Chrisley to report to prison in January
Both have been ordered to report to federal prisons in Florida. Todd Chrisley received a 12-year prison sentence, while Julie Chrisley was sentenced to seven years.
Man seeking freedom after years in prison
An extraordinary legal battle is taking place in a St. Louis courtroom this week over the future of a man who has spent most of his life in prison. St. Louis circuit attorney Kim Gardner said Lamar Johnson was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1995. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Officer who kneeled on George Floyd's back gets 3 1/2 years in prison
The former Minneapolis police officer will serve his state sentence at the same time as his federal sentence and in federal custody.
Blinken talks Griner prisoner swap
Following Brittney Griner's release, CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan spoke with Secretary of State Antony Blinken. She asked him about the potential consequences of the prisoner swap, and whether retired Marine Paul Whelan was part of the negotiation process.
Gayle King speaks to Cherelle Griner
“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King spoke to Brittney Griner’s wife, Cherelle Griner, following Brittney Griner's release from Russian prison.
Brittney Griner back on U.S. soil
WNBA star Brittney Griner is back on U.S. soil after arriving early Friday at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was held for months in Russian prisons on drug charges and was released Thursday in a one-for-one prisoner swap for notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Nancy Cordes reports.
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on Gulf Coast
Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.
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
