Russian convicts who earned their freedom fighting Ukraine are going home with swagger and a stash of money to burn: NYT

Fighting in Ukraine has given some of the ex-convicts Russia recruited their swag back. These men are granted freedom after surviving their military service. Around 15,000 ex-convicts have reportedly returned to Russia, per The New York Times. Ex-convicts who fought for Russia in Ukraine are heading home with newfound wealth and swagger, The New York … Read more

Singapore convicts first suspect in record money laundering case

A Porsche 911 Targa vehicle seized by police at a residence of Su Jiafeng, one of the suspects in the S$2.8 billion money-laundering case, in Singapore, on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Allegations have erupted that wealthy Chinese have been pouring ill-gotten gains into the Asian financial hub, in what the government itself describes as potentially … Read more

Jury convicts Southern California socialite in 2020 hit-and-run deaths of two young brothers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California socialite was found guilty Friday of murder and other charges in the hit-and-run deaths of two young brothers in a crosswalk more than three years ago. Authorities said Rebecca Grossman, wife of a prominent Los Angeles burn doctor, fatally struck Mark Iskander, 11, and brother Jacob, 8, while … Read more

South Korea court convicts 3 ex-officers in cover-up of deadly Halloween crowd crush

SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean court on Wednesday convicted three former police officers of destroying internal files and other evidence in an attempted cover-up after a Halloween crowd crush that killed nearly 160 people in the capital, Seoul, in 2022. They were the first convictions over the deaths. The high death toll was … Read more

Celebrity Convicts’ 2023 Christmas Day Prison Meals Revealed

America’s most famous prisoners won’t be home for Christmas … but that doesn’t mean it’s just another day behind bars … look no further than their prison menus. TMZ did some digging, and celebrity convicts are being served traditional Christmas fare … like Cornish hens. Here’s a breakdown of their Xmas spreads: Derek Chauvin at … Read more

Ex-Ald. Ed Burke convicted on 13 of 14 counts at landmark federal corruption trial; jury convicts one co-defendant and acquits the other

Former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke was convicted by a federal jury Thursday of racketeering conspiracy and a dozen other counts for using the clout of his elected office to win private law business from developers. The guilty verdict on the marquee charge of the indictment capped a stunning fall for Burke, the former head of … Read more

Vatican Court Convicts Cardinal of Major Financial Crimes

A Vatican cardinal and former advisor to Pope Francis was convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison on Saturday. Cardinal Angelo Becciu was convicted in a trial that lasted two-and-a-half years and involved nine other defendants. Becciu resigned from his high-ranking post within the Catholic Church in 2020, but said he was … Read more

A military court convicts Tunisian opposition activist Chaima Issa of undermining security

PARIS — A military court in Tunisia convicted a prominent opposition activist of undermining state security and gave her a one-year suspended prison sentence Wednesday, according to a defense lawyer. The lawyer representing Chaima Issa denounced the verdict but expressed satisfaction that she would remain free and plans to appeal. “Chaima Issa should have been … Read more

Celebrity Convicts’ 2023 Thanksgiving Prison Meals Revealed

America’s most famous prisoners are chowing down on turkey and gravy this Thanksgiving … but Tory Lanez, Todd and Julie Chrisley are about to find out what R. Kelly already knows … the bird is better at home. TMZ obtained prison menus from across the country, where celebrity convicts are being treated to your typical … Read more

Finland convicts 3 far-right men for plotting racially motivated attacks

Three Finnish men who embraced neo-Nazi ideology have been found guilty of committing crimes with terrorist intent including plotting attacks against migrants, critical infrastructure, and their perceived political opponents ByThe Associated Press October 31, 2023, 11:10 AM HELSINKI — Three Finnish men who embraced neo-Nazi ideology were found guilty Tuesday of committing crimes with terrorist … Read more