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West Valley Jail Death Raises Concerns Over In-Custody Care

February 18, 2026February 19, 2026 · Los Angeles, California Local News

Public records show repeated deaths as advocates call for greater transparency and medical oversight Authorities identified the woman as Katie Sarah Jackson of Fontana. The San Bernardino County…

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Douglas County woman billed Medicaid for patient who already died, federal officials allege

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

Federal officials unveiled a slew of charges Tuesday against two Coloradans accused of ripping off a program that provides free rides to Medicaid patients, the first criminal charges…

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Denver sheriff’s deputy is accused of punching two men in wheelchairs in separate incidents

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

A Denver sheriff’s deputy accused of punching a man in a wheelchair while on duty in 2019 — in a lawsuit the city has now settled — was…

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Municipal courts can’t issue harsher punishment than state court for same offenses, Colorado Supreme Court rules

December 22, 2025December 23, 2025 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Monday that cities cannot punish lawbreakers beyond what state courts would allow for the same offense, a decision that could set…

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Man arrested for murder of 83-year-old Lakewood woman plus burglary, arson, parole violation

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Lakewood police arrested a 41-year-old man and charged him with the burglary and murder of an elderly woman in her home this week, according to a news release…

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Veterinarian jailed for refusing to return homeless man’s sick dog

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 · Breaking News

A Michigan veterinarian was sentenced to 10 days in jail Monday for refusing to return a dog to a homeless man after finding the ailing pit bull mix…

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Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines midair won’t serve prison time, judge rules

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

A federal judge on Monday ruled there would be no prison time for a former Alaska Airlines pilot who had taken psychedelic mushrooms days before he tried to…

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Man infamous for 2016 South Bay jail escape gets significantly reduced prison term after appeal

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 · San Francisco, California Local News

SAN JOSE — A man who gained infamy nearly a decade ago when he escaped a San Jose jail while awaiting his robbery trial saw his initial 49-year…

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Families sue Adams County jail for prohibiting visits while earning $3 million on jail phone calls

November 1, 2025November 1, 2025 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

A handful of Colorado families sued the Adams County Sheriff’s Office this week for refusing to allow in-person jail visits and instead requiring inmates and family members to…

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Grand Jury Indicts WA Man For Murder In Clackamas County – KXL

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 · Portland, Oregon Local News

A Washington man has been arraigned on one count of murder in the first degree and one count of harassment for an attack that allegedly took place at…

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French ex-president Sarkozy goes to jail for campaign finance conspiracy

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 · World News

Nicolas Sarkozy has become the first French ex-president to go to jail, as he starts a five-year sentence for conspiring to fund his election campaign with money from…

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‘Family Matters’ actor Darius McCrary arrested in San Diego on felony warrant

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer wears a patch on their sleeve. (Photo courtesy of Customs and Border Protection) Actor Darius McCrary of the 1990s sitcom “Family…

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‘Supplier of hope’: Homeboy Industries plans $100-million expansion in downtown L.A.

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 · World News

Homeboy Industries has kicked off a fundraising campaign to raise $100 million for a major expansion of its facilities downtown. The gang-member rehabilitation center has big plans to…

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Colorado juvenile detention staff violated strip-search policy 1,000 times in 9 months, watchdog finds

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

Staff at Colorado’s juvenile detention centers violated policies meant to protect youth during strip searches more than 1,000 times during nine months between 2023 and 2025, according to…

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Safeguard was in place to keep killer in Miami-Dade jail, feds say. Why was he freed?

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 · Miami, Florida Local News

Convicted Miami-Dade killer James Daniels was mistakenly released, possibly due to a procedural failure. Rules on holding inmates may have been overlooked. Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Reality Check…

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Reputed Mexican Mafia figure accused of brokering drug cartel alliance strikes plea deal

September 27, 2025September 27, 2025 · World News

To hear prosecutors tell it, Jose Landa-Rodriguez was public enemy No. 1. A reputed Mexican Mafia member called “Fox,” Landa-Rodriguez was charged in three cases between 2011 and…

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Psychiatrist Survives Attack by California Inmate

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 · Los Angeles, California Local News

A psychiatrist at the California Medical Facility for inmates was seriously hurt in an attack by an inmate with a makeshift weapon California inmate Jose L. Ramirez is…

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More Than 10 Years Behind Bars For Portland Man Who Nearly Killed Young Son – KXL

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 · Portland, Oregon Local News

PORTLAND, Ore. – A Portland-area man was sentenced Thursday to more than 10 years in prison for punching his 20-month-old son in the stomach, causing life-threatening internal injuries. Joseph…

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Trump orders could target ‘cashless bail’ cities from D.C. to L.A.

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 · World News

WASHINGTON — President Trump took executive action Monday threatening to cut federal aid to cities and counties that offer cashless bail to criminal defendants, a move that could place Democratic…

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US seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refuses plea offer

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 · Sacramento, California Local News

Immigration officials said they intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, after he declined an offer to be deported to Costa Rica in exchange for remaining in…

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