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YouTuber Ruby Franke Sentenced to Four to 60 Years in Prison for Child Abuse, Refuses to Appeal – Takes Responsibility for Actions

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Prominent YouTuber Ruby Franke has made an announcement regarding her child abuse case. Franke, who recently pleaded guilty to four charges, has decided not to appeal her sentence. After receiving a punishment of four to 60 years in prison, capped at the maximum of 30 years by the state, she has accepted her fate. According to a spokesperson from her attorney at Winward Law, Franke has taken full responsibility for her actions and is prepared to serve her time in prison. The decision comes after a hearing on February 20, … Read more

Belmont County Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Devastating Childhood Rape

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BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio—A 70-year-old man from St. Clairsville, Ohio, was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Monday for the rape of a young girl throughout her entire childhood. Michael May had pleaded guilty to one count of rape back in January. The judge presiding over the case, Chris Berhalter, had some strong words for May during the sentencing hearing. While on the surface May appeared to be an active member of his church with no criminal record, Judge Berhalter described him as a monster who took advantage of a child’s trust for his own … Read more

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Violating Marriage Law

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ISLAMABAD — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Pakistani court for violating the law with their marriage in 2018. This verdict comes just days after the couple was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption. Both cases have raised allegations of political motivation, with Khan and his family maintaining their innocence. According to the defense lawyer for Khan and Bibi, Intisar Panjutha, Judge Qudrat Ullah announced the verdict one day after the trial ended. The prosecution claimed … Read more

Former Locke Lord Partner Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for $400 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme

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NEW YORK – A former partner at the U.S. law firm Locke Lord has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a $400 million fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme, according to Manhattan federal prosecutors. Mark Scott, 55, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to commit bank fraud in November 2019, related to his role in the OneCoin cryptocurrency fraud. The sentencing occurred on Thursday, presided over by U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos. In addition to the prison term, Judge Ramos ordered Scott to forfeit $392,940,000 and various assets, … Read more