#legal-sentencing
#legal-sentencing

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Man who sent sexual photos to 12-year-old girl avoids prison

A man sent sexual photos to a minor yet avoided prison, receiving a suspended sentence and restrictions instead.

Parenting

fromwww.independent.co.uk

1 week ago

Arkansas parents handed 70-year prison sentence for trapping their 4 children in hot car - killing toddler - as another perished from malnutrition

A couple was sentenced to 70 years in prison for leaving their four children in a hot car, resulting in the death of their toddler.

20 hours ago

UK news

Paedophile finally jailed after living in paradise' during 27 years on the run

A former scout leader, Richard Burrows, received a 46-year sentence for decades of sexual abuse of boys, evading justice under a stolen identity.

fromwww.islingtongazette.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Man who sent sexual photos to 12-year-old girl avoids prison

A man sent sexual photos to a minor yet avoided prison, receiving a suspended sentence and restrictions instead.

more#criminal-justice

Daly City man sentenced to 15 years to life for killing estranged wife with son in other room

Eriberto Beltran-Arenas was sentenced to 15 years to life for the murder of his estranged wife, Lilliam Orozco-Zelaya, while their child was nearby.

fromLos Angeles Times

Social justice

California foster dad sentenced to 7 years for abusing child torture victims

A man was sentenced to seven years for abusing foster children previously tortured by their parents, highlighting system failures in child welfare.

SF parents

fromThe Mercury News

1 month ago

Daly City man sentenced to 15 years to life for killing estranged wife with son in other room

Eriberto Beltran-Arenas was sentenced to 15 years to life for the murder of his estranged wife, Lilliam Orozco-Zelaya, while their child was nearby.

fromLos Angeles Times

Social justice

California foster dad sentenced to 7 years for abusing child torture victims

A man was sentenced to seven years for abusing foster children previously tortured by their parents, highlighting system failures in child welfare.

Devastated mom rails against trembling owner of NYC daycare where son, 1, died of fentanyl OD - as feds reveal she never administered Narcan: 'Do not forgive you'

A Bronx daycare owner received 45 years for the fentanyl-related death of a toddler, with the mother stating forgiveness is impossible.

fromBronx Times

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Husband of Bronx daycare owner sentenced to 45 years for deadly drug trafficking operation - Bronx Times

A Bronx man was sentenced to 45 years for fentanyl trafficking linked to a daycare, causing a child's death and injuries to others.

NYC parents

1 month ago

Devastated mom rails against trembling owner of NYC daycare where son, 1, died of fentanyl OD - as feds reveal she never administered Narcan: 'Do not forgive you'

A Bronx daycare owner received 45 years for the fentanyl-related death of a toddler, with the mother stating forgiveness is impossible.

fromBronx Times

Husband of Bronx daycare owner sentenced to 45 years for deadly drug trafficking operation - Bronx Times

A Bronx man was sentenced to 45 years for fentanyl trafficking linked to a daycare, causing a child's death and injuries to others.

more#child-safety

#manslaughter

UK news

fromwww.theguardian.com

Elizabeth Struhs death: dangerous, highly manipulative' sect leader jailed for 13 years over eight-year-old's manslaughter

Sect leader and parents sentenced for manslaughter in the death of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs due to negligence over her diabetes.

fromStreetsblog

NYC politics

Friday's Headlines: One Fewer Killer Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A drunk driver was sentenced to 3-9 years for causing a fatal crash on Atlantic Avenue, highlighting ongoing issues with road safety.

UK news

fromwww.theguardian.com

Elizabeth Struhs death: dangerous, highly manipulative' sect leader jailed for 13 years over eight-year-old's manslaughter

Sect leader and parents sentenced for manslaughter in the death of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs due to negligence over her diabetes.

fromStreetsblog

NYC politics

Friday's Headlines: One Fewer Killer Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A drunk driver was sentenced to 3-9 years for causing a fatal crash on Atlantic Avenue, highlighting ongoing issues with road safety.

Met officer spared jail over death of moped rider

A Metropolitan Police officer was sentenced for causing death by careless driving, avoiding jail after killing a moped rider during an emergency response.

#child-protection

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Canadian man sentenced to prison for sexually extorting Contra Costa minor

Nicholas Fahey was sentenced to two years in prison for sexually extorting a minor, emphasizing the dangers of sextortion targeting children online.

UK news

Beckenham man, 61, sent sexual messages to young girl but avoids prison

A Beckenham man received a suspended sentence for attempting sexual communication with a minor.

Burke will not serve time unless he reoffends during the suspended period.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Canadian man sentenced to prison for sexually extorting Contra Costa minor

Nicholas Fahey was sentenced to two years in prison for sexually extorting a minor, emphasizing the dangers of sextortion targeting children online.

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk

UK news

Beckenham man, 61, sent sexual messages to young girl but avoids prison

A Beckenham man received a suspended sentence for attempting sexual communication with a minor.

Burke will not serve time unless he reoffends during the suspended period.

more#child-protection

Heroin-filled Bibles found in packages for CA inmates, feds say. Now, woman sentenced

A San Diego woman was sentenced to over seven years in prison for attempting to deliver heroin-filled Bibles to inmates.

Cars

Watch as laughing BMW driver puts police officer in hospital during car chase

A BMW driver was sentenced to 14 months in prison after injuring a police officer during a reckless car chase that damaged police property.

California

fromSacramento Bee

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk

Heroin-filled Bibles found in packages for CA inmates, feds say. Now, woman sentenced

A San Diego woman was sentenced to over seven years in prison for attempting to deliver heroin-filled Bibles to inmates.

Cars

Watch as laughing BMW driver puts police officer in hospital during car chase

A BMW driver was sentenced to 14 months in prison after injuring a police officer during a reckless car chase that damaged police property.

Dodgers Roundup: Ippei sentenced, May's esophagus, Glasnow's change, gloating over projections & farm system rankings

Ippei Mizuhara sentenced to 57 months in prison for defrauding Shohei Ohtani.

#animal-cruelty

fromwww.npr.org

US news

A man was sentenced to 475 years for dogfighting. The sport is surprisingly prevalent

A Georgian man received a 475-year sentence for leading dogfighting operations, highlighting the ongoing issue of animal cruelty in society.

8 months ago

New York City

NY man barred from owning pets for life after beating chihuahua named Pup-Pup to death

A Long Island man was sentenced to prison and banned from owning pets after admitting to beating his aunt's chihuahua to death.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

A man was sentenced to 475 years for dogfighting. The sport is surprisingly prevalent

A Georgian man received a 475-year sentence for leading dogfighting operations, highlighting the ongoing issue of animal cruelty in society.

8 months ago

New York City

NY man barred from owning pets for life after beating chihuahua named Pup-Pup to death

A Long Island man was sentenced to prison and banned from owning pets after admitting to beating his aunt's chihuahua to death.

Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Bribery

Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years for bribery and corruption, illustrating the consequences of political misconduct.

#vehicular-manslaughter

fromThe Mercury News

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San Pablo: Man sentenced to work program in lieu of jail for killing 68-year-old man in DUI crash

A local man received a two-month community service sentence for vehicular manslaughter in a drunk driving hit and run incident.

The perpetrator had no prior convictions and was able to serve time through a work alternative program.

fromSFGATE

Miscellaneous

Tourist gets 2 months in jail for fatal wrong-way crash in Redwood City

An Australian tourist received two months in jail after causing a fatal accident by driving on the wrong side of the road.

fromThe Mercury News

Miscellaneous

San Pablo: Man sentenced to work program in lieu of jail for killing 68-year-old man in DUI crash

A local man received a two-month community service sentence for vehicular manslaughter in a drunk driving hit and run incident.

The perpetrator had no prior convictions and was able to serve time through a work alternative program.

fromSFGATE

more#vehicular-manslaughter

Miscellaneous

Tourist gets 2 months in jail for fatal wrong-way crash in Redwood City

An Australian tourist received two months in jail after causing a fatal accident by driving on the wrong side of the road.

fromLos Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Tom Girardi's sentencing delayed as judge weighs prison or medical facility

Tom Girardi's sentencing is under dispute due to concerns over his health and suitability for prison.

fromIrish Independent

Gisele Pelicot's husband jailed for 20 years as judges decide on 50 other accused in French mass rape trial

Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping Gisele Pelicot over nearly a decade.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Two teenage girls sentenced over series of antisemitic attacks in London

Two teenage girls were sentenced for multiple antisemitic attacks, highlighting the urgent need to address hate crimes among youth.

fromBoston.com

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Business

Owner of Medford construction company sentenced for tax fraud

Mauricio Baiense was sentenced to 18 months for tax fraud and lying about a workplace accident, reflecting serious legal repercussions for corporate malpractice.

Miscellaneous

Climate activists who dumped red powder on US Constitution at National Archives sentenced to prison

Climate activists Zepeda and Green received prison sentences for vandalizing museum displays, highlighting the judicial stance against eco-vandalism as ineffective protest.

Digital life

fromwww.nytimes.com

Jack Teixeira Sentenced to 15 Years in Leaked Documents Case

A Massachusetts Air National Guardsman received a 15-year sentence for leaking classified information, emphasizing the need for stricter clearance processes.

Privacy technologies

fromDatabreaches

Four members of REvil sentenced by Russian court

Four members of the REvil ransomware group received prison sentences in Russia, marking a significant legal response to cybercrime.

fromwww.dw.com

Online predator gets life in UK's biggest catfishing' case DW 10/25/2024

McCartney was sentenced to life for multiple charges including child sexual abuse and manslaughter linked to his online grooming tactics.

The case underscores the severe psychological toll of online child grooming and abuse, leading to tragic outcomes for victims and their families.

#sex-offender

fromBoston.com

Miscellaneous

Former Mass. child psychologist sentenced for child porn

Mark Ternullo, a former child psychologist, was sentenced to prison for possessing thousands of child pornography images.

7 months ago

New York City

California teacher who tried meeting teen for sex sentenced to 10 years in prison

Sean Stevenson was sentenced to 10 years for attempting to engage in sexual acts with a minor, emphasizing the legal system's stand against child exploitation.

fromBoston.com

Miscellaneous

Former Mass. child psychologist sentenced for child porn

Mark Ternullo, a former child psychologist, was sentenced to prison for possessing thousands of child pornography images.