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Tennessee corrections chief says new process for executing inmates will be completed by end of year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's corrections chief said Wednesday that the department expects to unveil a new process for executing inmates by the end of the year, signaling a possible end to a yearslong pause due to findings that several inmates were put to death without the proper testing of...
An American once imprisoned in Russia is sentenced in absentia as Ukraine mercenary
MOSCOW (AP) — An American who spent three years behind bars in Russia before being released in a prisoner exchange has been convicted in absentia for fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, Russia's Investigative Committee said Wednesday. The committee, Russia's primary criminal...
Self-described Nazi will be sent to prison for salute at sentencing next month
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A self-described Nazi will become the first person in Australia sentenced to prison for performing an outlawed Nazi salute when a magistrate sets his term next month. Magistrate Brett Sonnet told Jacob Hersant on Wednesday he will be sentenced to a...
Russian court sentences a 72-year-old American to nearly 7 years in prison for fighting in Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Monday sentenced a 72-year-old American in a closed trial to nearly seven years in prison for allegedly fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine. Prosecutors said Stephen Hubbard signed a contract with the Ukrainian military after Russia sent troops into...
Self-described Nazi becomes first in Australian state of Victoria to be convicted over Nazi salute
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A self-described Nazi on Tuesday became the first person convicted in the Australian state of Victoria of performing an outlawed Nazi salute. Jacob Hersant, 25, gave the salute and praised Nazi leader Adolf Hitler in front of news media cameras outside...
Michigan gun owner gets more than 3 years in prison for accidental death of grandson
DETROIT (AP) — A man whose loaded, unlocked shotgun was used in the accidental death of his 5-year-old grandson was sentenced Monday to more than three years in prison for violating Michigan's new gun storage law. “This tragedy was 100% avoidable,” Judge Robert Springstead...
Belarusian-American has his prison sentence extended amid continuous crackdown on dissent in Belarus
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Belarusian-American has had his prison term extended to a total of 13 1/2 years in the latest move in a relentless crackdown on dissent by Belarus' repressive government, rights activists said Monday. Yuras Zyankovich, a lawyer who has dual Belarusian and...
Man charged with helping Idaho inmate escape during a hospital ambush sentenced to life in prison
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man who prosecutors said ambushed and shot correctional officers at a Boise hospital in a plot to help a fellow white supremacist gang member escape from prison was sentenced to life behind bars on Friday. Nicholas Umphenour, 29, pleaded guilty earlier...
Yoga business founder pleads guilty to tax charge in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — An international yoga business founder whose chain of yoga studios promoted themselves as “Yoga to the People” pleaded guilty on Friday to a tax charge in a New York federal court. Gregory Gumucio, 63, of Colorado, apologized as he admitted not paying over $2.5...
Maryland cancels debt for parole release, drug testing fees
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland's corrections department will cancel the debt for mandatory, parole and administrative release fees, as well as drug testing fees, for people who are currently under the supervision of the agency's parole and probation division, Gov. Wes Moore said Friday. ...
