Obama Commutes Sentences for 58 Federal Prisoners
18 of the commuted inmates had life sentencesThe president has commuted the sentences of 306 people during his seven-plus years in office, more than double the previous six presidents combinedPresident Obama commuted the sentences of 58 federal prisoners convicted of drug...
Sheldon Silver, Ex-New York Assembly Speaker, Gets 12-Year Prison Sentence
He's hoping he gets locked up at the 'nice' prison Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver leaves court surrounded by reporters in New York, Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Silver was sentenced to 12 years in prison Tuesday, capping one of the steepest falls from grace in the...
Federal Inmates slip away en route to halfway houses
By Sean Rowe - October 5, 2015WASHINGTON (AP) - More than 240 inmates have slipped away from federal custody in the past three years while traveling to halfway houses, including several who committed bank robberies and a carjacking while on the lam, according to documents...
Promoting Opportunity During Reentry Week - US Dept of Labor
Secretary Perez tours the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Boyds, Maryland, to discuss educational programs promoting rehabilitation. In America, we believe in second chances. We don’t kick people to the curb for making a bad decision. We offer a hand up so they can...
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