Prison

Jury Decides: Idaho Man Who Founded ‘Church’ Advocating Pedophilia to Stay in Illinois Prison

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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — An Illinois court has decided that an Idaho man who previously established an online “church” advocating for pedophilia will continue to serve his time in prison. After less than a quarter-hour of deliberation, a Madison County jury concluded Wednesday that James M. Lopes, 49, remains a sexually dangerous individual under state law. The swift verdict came during a mandated periodic review to determine whether Lopes should be released from confinement. State prosecutors firmly argued that Lopes had made no attempts at rehabilitation since his last assessment. Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine … Read more

Ada County Grand Jury Charges Inmate with Murder Following Fatal Altercation in Idaho Prison

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Boise, Idaho—An Idaho prison inmate has been formally indicted for murder following a deadly incident at the maximum-security penitentiary. The Ada County grand jury made the decision last week, marking a significant development in a case that has highlighted issues of incarceration violence and prisoner oversight. The indictment stems from an altercation that occurred in July 2022, where one inmate was accused of beating another to death. Although the details surrounding the motivation for the attack remain unclear, officials indicated the altercation was confined to the two prisoners involved. According to authorities, the accused, whose … Read more

New Law in England and Northern Ireland Makes Pet Theft a Serious Crime, Imposing Up to Five Years in Prison

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London, England — Animal welfare advocates are celebrating the enactment of the Pet Abduction Act 2024, a groundbreaking piece of legislation that criminalizes the theft of cats and dogs in England and Northern Ireland. As of yesterday, offenders caught in the act of stealing a pet can now face up to five years in prison alongside hefty fines, marking a significant shift in the legal approach to what is increasingly seen as a deeply personal crime. The law was championed by former Conservative MP Anna Firth, representing Southend West and Leigh, and passed as one … Read more

Wisconsin Governor Resists Changes to Youth Prison Rules Despite Recent Fatal Incident

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MADISON, Wis. — In the wake of a tragic incident at Wisconsin’s only youth prison where a counselor was fatally injured, Governor Tony Evers has urged a federal judge to maintain the current operational standards at Lincoln Hills-Copper Lake Schools. The request follows accusations made against an inmate involved in the counselor’s death earlier this summer. Governor Evers, a Democrat, addressed his concerns in a missive to Chief Judge James Peterson of the Western District of Wisconsin. He highlighted ongoing improvements at the facility and cautioned against the possibility of loosened punitive measures potentially advocated … Read more