He helped smuggle ‘status symbol’ turtles to China. He got nearly three years in prison
A federal judge sentenced Sai Keung Tin, a Chinese citizen, to nearly three years in prison for his role in smuggling ...
Los Angeles County DA opposes resentencing request for Menendez brothers and accuses them of lying about self-defense
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Monday he would not support Erik and Lyle Menendez’s efforts to ...
Turtle trafficker in SoCal gets 30 months in prison for smuggling protect species to Hong Kong
A Hong Kong man was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison Friday for smuggling a protect turtles species after wildlife inspectors found the animals inside packages at a Southern California mail ...
‘Surge’ of violence prompts crackdown in California prison system, officials say
The day before state authorities announced plans to restrict inmate movement and revoke visits and other privileges, three ...
Scott Peterson, infamous wife-killer, beaten up by fellow inmate during prison yard pickleball match: report
The inmate was reportedly set off by Peterson smashing the ball directly at his body during the match — and aired his ...
Los Angeles DA rejects reducing Menendez brothers’ prison sentences
Los Angeles County’s top prosecutor said he had withdrawn a recommendation to reduce the prison terms of Erik and Lyle ...
Federal turtle trafficking conviction sends man to prison for 2 1/2 years
The turtles intercepted at a Torrance mail facility were bound in socks to protect their shells and so they could not move ...
Prisoner from San Bernardino killed by fellow inmate at Lancaster prison, officials say
A prisoner at California State Prison Los Angeles County in Lancaster died today in an attack by a fellow inmate, state ...
Los Angeles County, state prisons up security after violence surge
Los Angeles County and other state prisons are upgrading their security after a recent surge in violence against staff and ...
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Los Angeles dealer Doug Chrismas puts off prison time, visits Frieze while awaiting appeal
The Los Angeles art dealer Douglas Chrismas was due to report to prison on 17 February. That may be why multiple Frieze Los ...
Former NFL linebacker sentenced to prison after being convicted in $5 million Ponzi scheme
John Leake, a former member of the Falcons and Packers, conned six victims out of more than $5 million by promising them ...