Lifers prep young prisoners for life outside
A rehabilitation-based program at a maximum security prison is relying on older, respected inmates serving life sentences to help 18 to 25 year-old inmates prepare for life beyond prison walls
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"El Chapo" asks for new trial over jurors' alleged misconduct
Defense attorneys say jurors improperly followed media coverage of sensational drug conspiracy case
Representative for Michael White's family denies he is on hunger strike in Iranian prison
"The claims made by a dissident about Mike having been on a hunger strike are categorically false and unhelpful," the representative said
Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty over alleged hate crime hoax
A lawyer for the "Empire" actor entered not guilty pleas on his behalf to 16 counts of disorderly conduct
Which states still have the death penalty?
The death penalty is still alive in most states — but many have been phasing it out
Paul Manafort to serve over 7 years in prison
Paul Manafort was sentenced to four years in prison in Virginia last week
Paul Manafort indicted in New York moments after sentencing in D.C. case
Manafort was sentenced to a total of 90 months in prison in federal court in Washington earlier on Wednesday
Michael Flynn asks for delay in sentencing
The special counsel's office said Flynn's work with the government is "complete"
California's governor to put a freeze on executions
"I do not believe that a civilized society can claim to be a leader in the world as long as its government continues to sanction the premeditated and discriminatory execution of its people," Newsom said
Feds investigate alleged prison cellphone use by "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli
The fallen pharmaceutical executive is allegedly still controlling his company from his prison bunk in a New Jersey federal prison
R. Kelly released from jail after child support was paid on his behalf
A sheriff's spokesperson said she did not know who made the payment for the singer
A man wrongfully jailed for 46 years is now supporting himself with his art
Richard Phillips' paintings are now selling for thousands of dollars
R. Kelly back in custody after child support hearing
His hands weren't cuffed as he left a courtroom Wednesday
Blasting Trump as a "conman," Cohen accuses president of criminality
The president's former attorney accused Mr. Trump of directing him to make hush payments
Judge grants Cohen's request to delay prison sentence
His lawyers had cited a recent shoulder surgery and congressional testimony as reasons to postpone his surrender date
Why Priscilla Chan wants to turn inmates into coders
The wife of Mark Zuckerberg believes it's not only possible, but that tech companies would be willing to hire felons
Man freed from prison after Trump signed criminal justice bill to attend State of the Union
Matthew Charles was sentenced to 35 years in prison in 1996 for selling crack cocaine
Sandusky to be re-sentenced for child molestation conviction
Jerry Sandusky lost a bid for a new trial Tuesday, but a Pennsylvania appeals court ordered him to be re-sentenced for a 45-count child molestation conviction
Lawsuit alleges "inhumane" conditions in cold Brooklyn jail
A lawsuit filed Monday says a weeklong power failure at a federal jail in New York City caused "inhumane conditions" for inmates
Tekashi 6ix9ine pleads guilty to federal charges
The embattled rap star pleaded guilty to gun charges, drug trafficking, conspiracy and racketeering
Dramatic video shows inmate take employee hostage at prison
Timothy Monk took a blade-like weapon out of his shoe and wrestled the librarian to the ground, Arizona Department of Corrections officials say
Mother of American held in Iran worried about her son's health
Michael White was on a trip to Iran last July when he disappeared
Man sentenced in fatal stabbing of Morgan Freeman relative
Prosecutors say Lamar Davenport, 33, stabbed his girlfriend E'Dena Hines multiple times while under the influence of alcohol and drugs in August 2015
U.S. Navy veteran reportedly jailed in Iran since July
State Department won't confirm arrest of Californian Michael White, but he would be at least the 4th U.S. national locked up in the Islamic Republic
Advocates for criminal justice reform hopeful after bill signed
"We cannot continue to characterize people as Americans by the worst moment of their lives"
At least 4 dead as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
At least 12 killed, more than 300 hurt in strike on Saudi airport, officials say
DOJ investigating TV networks over suspension of press pool after Trump media ban
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
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After airport strike, Trump considering whether to join fight against Houthis
House candidate who reported rape on campaign trail details why she came forward
Trump says Ukraine needs new president, blames Zelenskyy for diesel prices
8 killed in Pennsylvania mass shooting; suspect also dead
