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New York millionare gets 11 year sentence for enslaving workers
Varsha Sabhnani along with her husband were convicted on 12-count federal indictment that included forced labor, conspiracy, involuntary servitude and harboring aliens. Prosecuters claim that the accusations made against the couple are "modern day slavery." Varsha Sabhnani along with her husband were convicted on 12-count federal indictment that included forced labor, conspiracy, involunta... more
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Hulk Hogan's son gets eight months in jail
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Hulk Hogan's 17-year-old son will serve eight months in jail along with five years of probation after he entered a plea of "no contest" Friday on charges of felony reckless driving. CLEARWATER, Fla. — Hulk Hogan's 17-year-old son will serve eight months in jail along with five years of probation after he enter... more
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China sentences 17 for role in Tibet riots
A Chinese court jailed 17 people for terms ranging from three years to life on Tuesday for their roles in Tibet's deadly riots, which triggered anti-China protests ahead of the Beijing Olympics.
1 monk was among those to receive life in jail.
The sentences came as the the Tibetan government-in-exile announced that it believes 203 Tibetans were killed in Beijing's crackdown.
Isn't life in jail for organizing a protest rather harsh? Check out more at the associated link. A Chinese court jailed 17 people for terms ranging from three years to life on Tuesday for their roles in Tibet's deadly riots, w... more -
Karzai considering case of journalism student
Afghan President Hamid Karzai's spokesman has said the president is concerned about the death sentence received by a 23-year-old journalism student who distributed an article from the internet that raised questions about some Islamic practices. The student has appealed the verdict, so according to the spokesman, Karzai will not intervene until the courts have had their final say.
Here's to hoping the courts recognize the death sentence to be far too extreme... Afghan President Hamid Karzai's spokesman has said the president is concerned about the death sentence received by a 23-year-old ... more -
Jones Goes to Jail
Former track star Marion Jones received the maximum sentence of 6 months in jail for lying about using steroids and a check-fraud scam. Jones has tearfully asked not to be separated even for a short time from her two young kids, but her plea was ignored by the judge, who opted for the maximum sentence "because of the need for general deterrence and the need to promote respect for the law." Former track star Marion Jones received the maximum sentence of 6 months in jail for lying about using steroids and a check-fraud scam... more
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Justice for Vick (23 Month Sentence)
RICHMOND, Va. -- Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison Monday for his role in a dogfighting conspiracy that involved gambling and killing pit bulls.
The suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback could have been sentenced up to five years by District Judge Henry E. Hudson. Vick was dressed in a black-and-white striped prison suit and apologized to the court and his family.
Hudson responded, "You need to apologize to the millions of young people who looked up to you." RICHMOND, Va. -- Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison Monday for his role in a dogfighting conspiracy that involved gambl... more -
Supreme Court Says Judges Can Reduce Crack Sentences
The disparity between sentencing guidelines for crack versus powdered cocaine was not addressed in the case, only whether judges have a right to set sentence terms below the guidelines.
Current policy generates a 100 to 1 penalty ratio for crack-related offenses. For instance, distribution of only 5 grams of crack cocaine (about a thimble full) yields a 5 year mandatory minimum sentence. It takes 500 grams of powder cocaine, however, to prompt the same sentence. Crack cocaine is also the only drug for which the first offense of simple possession can trigger a 5 year mandatory minimum sentence. Simple possession of any quantity of any other substance by a first time offender including powder cocaine is a misdemeanor offense punishable by a maximum of one year in prison.
The difference has also triggered cries of racism: in 2006, blacks constituted 82% of those sentenced under federal crack cocaine laws compared to 8.8% whites. The disparity between sentencing guidelines for crack versus powdered cocaine was not addressed in the case, only whether judges have ... more -
U.S. Doctor Sentenced to 25 Years for Supporting Al-Qaeda
"I had no clue I was being asked to treat al Qaeda members. I am an extremely gullible man who made some foolish mistakes in my life," Sabir said in front of the judge, according to Reuters. "I had no clue I was being asked to treat al Qaeda members. I am an extremely gullible man who made some foolish mistakes in my l... more
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About Face in Saudi Rape Sentence
Over the weekend, the Saudi Justice Ministry upheld the sentence of 6 months in jail and 200 lashings for a girl they convicted of violating the sex segregation laws who was raped by 7 men. The ministry had also condemned foreign "interference" in the case due to the widespread international uproar the sentencing caused.
But now, Prince Saud al-Faisal, the foreign minister in Annapolis, MD for the Mideast peace talks, is saying the Saudi Judiciary will review the sentencing, though again expressing displeasure at the amount of international pressure the government has received in the case. Over the weekend, the Saudi Justice Ministry upheld the sentence of 6 months in jail and 200 lashings for a girl they convicted of vio... more
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