A former television personality, once known for helping families fix their homes, has been sentenced to 16 months behind bars after a recent DUI case. The judge denied any chance of probation, citing the defendant’s history of driving under the influence. The court proceedings began with a plea a
A new law was meant to shine a light on deaths that happen in county jails. The idea was simple: an independent office would look into every case, tell families what happened, and make sure mistakes were fixed. But a year after the law went live, no single review has been finished. The problem star
A recent crime spree in Texas has left many questioning the effectiveness of the justice system. It all started with a simple robbery at a CVS in Sugar Land. Four teenagers were caught and charged with aggravated robbery. But this was just the beginning of their criminal activities. Later that day,
Nicolas Maduro, the former Venezuelan president, has landed in a tough spot. He's now in a Brooklyn jail, a place known for its rough conditions. This is the same jail that once held Ghislaine Maxwell and Sean "Diddy" Combs. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are facing serious drug trafficking char
A rare Star Wars game is selling for a lot of money on eBay. This is not because it is suddenly popular or fun to play. Instead, it is because of a secret way to modify the PlayStation 5 (PS5) that people are trying to figure out. The game, Star Wars Racer Revenge, was first released in 2002 for th
Pregnant women struggling with opioid addiction often find themselves caught in the justice system. Sadly, they don't always get the help they need. Medications that can save lives are not always available in jails. This is a big problem because overdoses are a leading cause of death for new moms in
In San Diego County, when someone dies in jail, the public usually only gets a name, age, and charges. The rest stays hidden unless a family sues. Karim Talib, 82, died in the San Diego Central Jail in July. The Sheriff’s Office released little info. His family was hard to find. Three inmates near
In Memphis, a major effort to tackle crime has led to a surge in arrests. This has put a lot of pressure on the city's already busy courts and crowded jail. Since late September, a task force made up of federal, state, and local law enforcement has been active. They have made over 2, 800 arrests and
In Missouri, a serious issue has come to light. People accused of crimes and needing mental health exams are stuck in jail for way too long. A group of concerned citizens has taken the state to court. They want the Missouri Department of Mental Health to speed things up. The lawsuit, filed recently
ICE, the U. S. immigration agency, is looking for companies to help move immigrants from Texas jails to detention centers quickly. This new plan could make deportations faster and give ICE officers more time for other tasks. The idea is to have a team ready to pick up immigrants from any of Texas' 2
