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Man hailed as a hero for finding the Ship of Gold and then jailed for losing the coins now released after a decade in prison
Law
Man hailed as a hero for finding the Ship of Gold and then jailed for losing the coins now released after a decade in prison
By The Associated Press and John SeewerMarch 10, 2026
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Crypto
China claims the Hong Konger just sentenced to 20 years in prison is Chinese. The UK begs to differ
By The Associated PressFebruary 10, 2026
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Asia
Hong Kong tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai slapped with 20 years in prison
By Kanis Leung and The Associated PressFebruary 9, 2026
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Commentary
What hiring someone who served 20 years in prison taught us about loyalty at work
By Brian Koehn and Adam ClaussenJanuary 18, 2026
Charlie Javice leaving a courthouse
Law
Former Wall Street darling Charlie Javice says ‘I have remorse deeper than I knew possible’ in tearful apology to JPMorgan shareholders
By Dave SmithOctober 1, 2025
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Law
The ‘Devil in the Ozarks,’ former police chief turned convicted murderer, escaped from prison after monthslong planning using kitchen supplies
By Andrew DeMillo and The Associated PressAugust 16, 2025
A bus leaving "Alligator Alcatraz"
Politics
Lawyers say ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees are being held ‘incommunicado, with no ability to access the courts’
By Mike Schneider and The Associated PressJuly 28, 2025
Bob Menendez speaks
Politics
Former Sen. Bob Mendendez, angling for a pardon for his 11-year prison sentence, says he hopes Trump ‘cleans up the cesspool and restores the integrity to the system’
By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister and The Associated PressJune 17, 2025
CoreCivic's logo in front of a prison
Finance
A judge once called Leavenworth’s federal prison a ‘hell hole.’ CoreCivic will get $4.2 million per month to reopen the long-shuttered facility to hold thousands of migrants arrested by ICE
By Heather Hollingsworth, John Hanna and The Associated PressJune 16, 2025
Grant Hardin, the former police chief known as the "Devil in the Ozarks"
Lifestyle
A former police chief, sentenced to 30 years in prison for first-degree murder, escaped jail by wearing a disguise. Now police are searching caves and forests to find the ‘Devil in the Ozarks’
By Jeff Martin, Andrew DeMillo, Safiyah Riddle and The Associated PressMay 29, 2025
Elon Musk glares at someone
Politics
Elon Musk’s DOGE is reportedly targeting the Census Bureau next. One expert says it’s likely to eliminate its survey about prison inmates
By Mike Schneider and The Associated PressMay 23, 2025
Celsius Network founder sentenced to 12 years in prison after prosecutor dubs him a predator who ‘preyed on hope’
Companies
Celsius Network founder sentenced to 12 years in prison after prosecutor dubs him a predator who ‘preyed on hope’
By Larry Neumeister and The Associated PressMay 9, 2025
Federal Bureau of Prisons has a $3 billion repair backlog. Now it’s expected to reopen Alcatraz too
Politics
Federal Bureau of Prisons has a $3 billion repair backlog. Now it’s expected to reopen Alcatraz too
By Michael R. Sisak, Michael Balsamo and The Associated PressMay 6, 2025
Trump says government will reopen Alcatraz prison to ‘house America’s most ruthless and violent offenders’
Politics
Trump says government will reopen Alcatraz prison to ‘house America’s most ruthless and violent offenders’
By Jill Colvin, Michael R. Sisak and The Associated PressMay 5, 2025
El Salvador President Bukele says it’s ‘preposterous’ to think he would return wrongly deported Maryland man, claiming ‘I don’t have the power’
Politics
El Salvador President Bukele says it’s ‘preposterous’ to think he would return wrongly deported Maryland man, claiming ‘I don’t have the power’
By Seung Min Kim, Marcos Alemán and The Associated PressApril 15, 2025
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