Bush Commutes Prison Sentences of Border Agents

President Bush commutes prison sentences of two former border patrol agents convicted of shooting drug smuggler.Reuters"President George W. Bush, in one of his last official acts in office, commuted the prison...

Complete sentences vs. fragments on the campaign trail

A little coherence and evidence of intellectual activity from the presidential candidates -- is that too much to ask? David Ignatius, columnist for the Washington Post, noted the following about this week's presidential debate in Nashville: "Is it “presidential” to...

50 years for family of burglars who stole £35million from stately home

A notorious English criminal family has broken up, and four of its members sentenced to 50 years behind bars. The Johnson family gang was responsible for a huge number of heists and lived a luxurious lifestyle."A GANG of gypsy burglars have been jailed for Britain's biggest...

Colombian President Uribe to ask US for longer trafficking sentences

While Colombia tells the world its participation in global cocaine production has been reduced in 54%, President Uribe also asked US government to extend trafficking sentences.   " Uribe to ask US for...

UK children unable to speak in sentences

Yes, but no, but yes. Know what I mean? But seriously this is a major concern with increasing numbers of communication problems identified especially in the most poor areas how can the inequalities agenda really...

Iran sentences Iranian 'Israeli spy' to death

An Iranian death sentence, with the title of Gabriel García Márquez's novel "Chronicle of a Death Foretold". " A Tehran court sentenced an Iranian man to death on charges of spying for Israel, the Iranian...

Children at breaking point: Knives, guns, bullies...a shocking look at growin...

"The rights of a generation of children in Britain are being eroded by poverty, unhappiness and fear of crime, the largest report on the state of childhood in six years reveals.EducationMore than 78 per cent of children surveyed said they get stressed, mainly because of...

Feds Vow to Change Youth Justice Act: Canada

Certainly a First in Canada where a Prime Minister listens to the Victims of Crime, vows to make changes to the "Young Offenders Act" so no one has to suffer the loss of a loved one again, by a Justice system...

Hundreds of prisoners to be freed

If you cant do the time - Now you dont have to!"The Government has drawn up plans to release hundreds of criminals from jail early.About 550 non-violent and non-sexual offenders will be automatically freed halfway...

French serial killer couple handed life sentences

"CHARLEVILLE-MEZIERES, France (AP) -- A French court has convicted Michel Fourniret of murdering seven girls and young women and sentenced him to life in prison....

Prisoners released early to free up space

UK prison guards are telling the government that the nation's prisons are full, on the same day that the number of British prisoners has hit an all-time high at 83,000. Over the bank holiday weekend, which saw an...

White House criticizes NBC News' editing of Bush interview

The White House has accused NBC News of 'deceitful' editing for the below cut, when president Bush was answerign a question from NBC reporter Richard Engel. The question concerned whether or not he was referring...

Remy Ma to serve 8 years in prison

Rapper Remy Ma, convicted for assault on March 27 , has been sentenced to 8 years in prison." NEW YORK - A weeping Remy Ma was sentenced to eight years in prison Tuesday for shooting a woman...

Cuba to commute death sentences

"Cuba's President Raul Castro says nearly all death sentences are to be commuted to prison terms of between 30 years and life. It is the latest in a series of liberalising measures. Mr Castro said the decision was humanitarian and not due to international pressure. Three...

U.S. Has World's Highest Number of Prisoners

As we have reported previously, for the first time in the country's history, a staggering 1 in 100 Americans are behind bars. It is perhaps not surprising then, that the United States, with its current population...

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