20 people arrested for using drones to deliver contraband to South Carolina prison
Authorities seized knives, guns, meth, tobacco and crack cocaine.
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Startup founder used school to escape rough childhood
How Cody Coleman went from being born in prison to running a Silicon Valley startup is hard to imagine, even for him. Carter Evans shares more.
Jail sued over ivermectin has allegedly left ailing inmates "harmed and worse off"
At least 37 federal lawsuits have been filed against the jail and/or its doctor since his contract began in 2016.
Federal prisons placed on lockdown
All federal prisons in the U.S. were placed on a nationwide lockdown after two inmates were killed in a fight at a federal penitentiary in Texas. The Associated Press reports the fight at the prison in Beaumont involved members of the violent MS-13 street gang. Anne-Marie Green has more.
Federal prisons on nationwide lockdown after 2 Texas inmates killed
The lockdown was prompted by fears of potential retaliation for the gang-related killings.
ISIS raid on Syrian prison put down with U.S. help after six days
It's unclear how many died or how many prisoners escaped as U.S.-backed Syrian fighters fought to retake control of the facility, but it was a clear sign of ISIS' lingering potency.
Heavy fighting continues for 3rd day to stop ISIS prison break attempt in Syria
The prison attack marks ISIS' biggest operation in Syria since its defeat in 2019.
Filmmakers depict Attica prison tragedy
Two filmmakers are getting a lot of Oscar buzz for their new documentary "Attica," which chronicles one of the largest prison riots in this country. Film creators Stanley Nelson and Traci Curry joins CBSN to discuss their work.
Jail sued for giving inmates ivermectin: "They used us as an experiment"
"They said they were vitamins, steroids and antibiotics," one of the plaintiffs told CBS News. "...It was not consensual. They used us as an experiment — like we're livestock."
Martin Shkreli ordered to return nearly $65 million
The so-called "Pharma Bro" is banned for life from participating in the pharmaceutical industry.
California gov. rejects releasing RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan from prison
The decision comes more than a half-century after the 1968 slaying left a deep wound during one of America's darkest times.
Millions protest trucker's prison sentence
In Colorado, there are calls for leniency after a young truck driver was sentenced to more than 100 years in prison for his role in a deadly accident. Karen Morfitt has the story.
Maxwell trial heads for closing arguments
The trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, who faces up to 70 years in prison if convicted of sex trafficking charges, is nearing its end after 12 days of testimony, including from four women who say they were victimized by Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN to discuss the case.
Derek Chauvin pleads guilty in federal civil rights case
The change of plea hearing took place Wednesday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Hong Kong convicts jailed pro-democracy activist of yet another crime
As China's crackdown on dissent continues, Amnesty International blasts conviction of Jimmy Lai, 2 others, "simply for their involvement in a peaceful, socially distanced vigil."
El Chapo's wife sentenced to 3 years for helping drug cartel
Emma Coronel Aispuro previously pleaded guilty to helping her husband run his multibillion-dollar criminal empire.
Kevin Strickland exonerated after 40 years in prison
A man who spent more than 40 years in prison for three murders he did not commit has been released. A Missouri judge ruled Kevin Strickland was wrongfully convicted of the killings in 1979.
American Trevor Reed ends hunger strike in Russian prison, lawyers say
The former U.S. Marine, jailed for 9 years for an assault he says he can't remember, had stopped eating to protest purported abuse at the hands of his Russian jailers.
Jury deliberations underway in Rittenhouse trial
Kenosha, Wisconsin, is bracing for the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Rittenhouse faces life in prison if found guilty of intentional homicide in the fatal shootings of two men during a violent protest. Nancy Chen reports.
Jury to deliberate in Rittenhouse trial
The jury begins deliberations today in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. Jurors will consider five charges against Rittenhouse, including first-degree intentional homicide, which could send him to prison for life. CBS News legal contributor and former Manhattan prosecutor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN AM to talk about the case.
Closing arguments in Rittenhouse trial
Closing arguments were given in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. The 18-year-old could be facing life in prison if convicted of the most serious charge of first-degree intentional homicide. Nancy Chen has more.
Capitol rioter sentenced to 41 months for assault
Ex-MMA fighter Scott Fairlamb has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for attacking an officer during the Capitol riot. It's the harshest sentence imposed for the attack so far. Nikole Killion has more.
Judge rules against Trump on January 6 records
A federal judge ruled that the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol can access former President Trump's records related to that day, but Mr. Trump has filed an appeal. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest on the investigation.
Family says ex-U.S. Marine on hunger strike in Russian prison
Lawyers and family say Trevor Reed is refusing food to protest solitary confinement, "and other serious violations of his rights in the penal colony."
Ex-inmates accuse "sadistic" jailers of making them listen to "Baby Shark"
The lawsuit comes after two jail officials and their supervisor were criminally charged last year over the alleged conduct, The Associated Press reported.
Isaias lashes Southeast after making landfall in the U.S.
Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in political campaigns, memo says
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