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A Teen's Social Media Mistake Leads to Prison Time

December 20, 2025

A young man from Washington, D. C. , is now facing serious consequences after a poor decision. Terrell Edmondson, 19, was sentenced to seven years in prison for an armed carjacking. What made this case unusual? He posted evidence of the crime on his own Instagram account. The incident happened last

crime

From Judge to Jail: A Tale of Power and Greed

December 19, 2025

A former judge in Alabama has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for abusing his power and stealing from taxpayers. Gilbert P. Self, who once presided over the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, was found guilty on multiple corruption charges. These included misusing public funds for personal trips, such

crime

Justice Served: A Father's Dark Crimes and the Children Left Behind

December 18, 2025

A man named Brian Walshe was recently given a life sentence in prison. He was found guilty of killing his wife, Ana, and then cutting up her body. The judge called his actions "barbaric and incomprehensible. " Ana's body has never been found. Brian, who is 50 years old, admitted to lying to the pol

celebrities

The Ketamine Crisis: A Star's Struggle and the Doctors Who Failed Him

December 17, 2025

Matthew Perry's tragic death in 2023 brought to light a dark side of the entertainment industry and the medical field. The actor, known for his role in "Friends, " had been battling substance abuse for years. His struggle with addiction led him to seek ketamine, a powerful sedative, for treatment of

crime

Tech Trickery: The Microsoft Gold Scam Uncovered

December 12, 2025

In a recent court case, a man was handed a sentence for his role in a deceptive scheme involving Microsoft's gold certification. This wasn't just any scam; it was a clever plot that tricked many people out of their hard-earned money. The man in question promised victims big returns if they invested

business

A Big Mistake: How Fake Numbers Fooled a Giant Bank

November 6, 2025

A former executive has been sentenced to over five years in prison for his role in a scheme that tricked JPMorgan Chase into buying a startup for a huge amount of money. Olivier Amar, who was the chief growth officer for the company Frank, was given 68 months behind bars. This comes after the founde

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Sean Combs Begins Prison Journey: What's Next?

October 31, 2025

Sean Combs, known to many as Diddy, has started serving his sentence at FCI Fort Dix, a federal prison in New Jersey. This move follows his conviction on two counts related to transporting individuals across state lines for commercial sex. The judge handed down a 50-month sentence, with an expected

politics

MAGA Meltdown: Judge's Ruling Sparks Controversy Over Teen Sentencing

October 26, 2025

A recent court decision has ignited a firestorm of criticism from MAGA supporters. The controversy centers around Judge Kendra Briggs' sentencing of two Maryland teens who attacked Edward Cortisine, a former DOGE team member, in Washington, D. C. The judge's decision to grant probation instead of ja

crime

A Fresh Start: Boulder County's New Approach to Sentencing

October 25, 2025

Boulder County has opened a new facility that looks and feels like a college dorm. It has bunk beds, shared bathrooms, and common areas. The goal is to make life better for people serving alternative sentences and to improve public safety. The facility is named after former Sheriff Joe Pelle, who w

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Diddy's Legal Battle: The Fight for a Second Chance

October 21, 2025

Diddy is not backing down. He's taking his fight to the next level by appealing his recent criminal conviction and sentence. This move comes as no surprise, given his earlier promises to challenge the outcome. Legal documents recently filed in a New York federal court reveal that Diddy's team is gea