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- Ron Blagojevich, Former Illinois Govenor Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal PrisonWhen allegations of corruption first surfaced in the state house in Illinois, then Govenor Ron Blagojevich was defiant and claimed that he was an innocent warlock in a political witch hunt. Today, Blagojevich admitted his guilt and asks for forgiveness.
Rapper T.I. Back in Custody; Federal Prison No Country ClubWhile most convicts do eventually become repeat offenders, rapper T.I. Harris may have set a new record when he was apprehended my U.S. Marshals shortly after reaching a halfway house on the day he was released from federal custody.- All Federal Prison Inmates to Be Set Free, If Government DefaultsClose to the Deadline, All Matters Being Considered
Jobs with the Federal Prison SystemThe Federal Prison System needs a wide range of employees- How the No Frills Act is Changing Health and Fitness in Our Federal PrisonsA look at the Federal Prison Workout with new laws in motion to take away simple rights and how the inmates keep there fitness up.
- Violent Career Bank Robber Sentenced to Over 600 Months in Federal PrisonU.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett ha sentenced Troy Gross, Sr., 44, of Baltimore, Maryland to 53 years 10 months in prison.
Massachusetts Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Victimizing 15-Year-Old GirlJason Palmerira, 27, of Springfield, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison, to be followed by ten years of supervised release for traveling between states to engage in illicit sexual conduct.
Going to PrisonWhat you can expect when you are preparing to start your prison sentence.- Three Border Patrol Heroes Get Federal Prison SentencesThis is about three border patrol agents who got sentenced to federal prison for doing their jobs and how we can help them by signing petitions to get them a presidential pardon, which is the only way they can ever be in law enforcement again.
- A History of Former Illinois Governors in PrisonFormer Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich faces a federal prison sentence for felony convictions while serving as chief executive. Four of his predecessors have also done prison time. Here is a history of Illinois governors and prison:
- How to Survive PrisonI interviewed David Novak, of Davrie Communications, Inc., a company designed to help those sentenced to federal incarceration deal with all aspects of "doing time". Novak is a real-life ex-con.
- A Summary of Amanda Coyne's The Long Good-ByeIn this summary of "The Long Good-Bye" by Amanda Coyne, the author discusses her feelings and observations when taking her nephew to visit his mother in a women's prison in Pekin, Illinois.
Wesley Snipes - Trials End, Prison Term BeginsWesley Snipes ordered to federal prison by Florida judge.- TI Going Back to JailRapper / actor Clifford "TI" Harris is likely facing more jail time after the recent drug arrest of he and his girlfriend "Tiny".
Joe Paulus of Winnebago County, Wisconsin Seeks Early Release from PrisonJoe Paulus was a district attorney in Wisconsin. He accepted $48,000 in bribes for dismissals and lenient treatment. His release date is set for Nov. 15 of this year but he's hoping to get an early release.- 3741293--U.S. V. Comstock--MJWThe U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld a provision of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act authorizing the civil commitment of sexually dangerous offenders after they have completed their prison sentences.
- Federal Prison System Needs Complete OverhallTo say the Prison system needs overhauled is a HUGE understatement. With one in every 138 residents of the United States in prison and the rate growing to 950 per day, the system is over crowed and understaffed.
- Illinois Governors and CorruptionsTo many living outside of the state of Illinois, the current scandal going on with Governor Rod Blagojevich may seem like an unseemly use of power.
40 Years of Staying Out Successfully!Between 1959 and 1966, I was in and out of prison four times. My final release came on Dec. 9, 1968, 40 years ago. What happened?- Positive and Negatives of Federal Sentencing GuidelinesOverview of the positive and negative effects of federal sentencing guidelines in the United States.
- Four Tips for Surviving PrisonFour things you will want to do if you know you are going to prison.
- Atlanta Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Selling Homes that Do Not ExistHe received his sentence after pleading guilty to charges involving his part in two separate builder mortgage fraud schemes. The total amount of the fraudulent loans is $15 million.
- North Carolina Pyramid Scheme Operator Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal PrisonThe sentence follows his conviction on 29 counts of mail fraud, money laundering, and tax fraud involving 5,000 victims from 41 countries who lost a total of $4 million
Former United States Attorney Samuel T. Currin Sentenced to Federal PrisonSamuel T. Currin, aged 58 of Raleigh, North Carolina was sentenced to 70 months- 5 years and 10 months- in federal prison.- Armed Robber of Lincoln County, West VA Elderly Couple to Spend More Than 13 Years in Federal PrisonAccording to the Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives in a recent press release, Jonathan Hall, the man who arm robbed an elderly couple in their Sod, West Virginia home and used a firearm during the commission has recently been sentenced.
- Salt Lake Housing Director Charged with FraudThe indictment alleges that she kept her former husband on her health insurance police for eight years after the divorce.
Let's Stop the Annual Prison Population Swap!Imagine this! Every month 50,000 criminals leave the nation's prisons and return to our communities. Do they change, become contributing members of the community? Do they continue in crime? We need to know because we can't afford to have them not change!- FAMM: Families Against Mandatory MinimumsFamilies Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) is a national non-profit organization that was founded in 1991 by Julie Stewart. The organization was started in order to fight for sentencing laws that fit the particular crime and individual.
