"Prince of Semi-Submersibles" gets 20 years for operating "narco subs"
Oscar Adriano Quintero Rengifo was accused of operating a fleet of so-called "narco subs" to transport nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine.
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Rapper MoneySign Suede killed in California prison at age 22
His attorney said the rapper was stabbed to the neck.
A pen pal's unswerving faith
Twenty-five years ago, an inmate serving a life sentence in a Missouri prison wrote to a church outside St. Louis hoping that someone would write back. Ever since, Ginny Schrappen corresponded with Lamar Johnson, convinced that his 1995 murder conviction was wrong. In February 2023, Johnson was exonerated and released from prison. Now, the 80-year-old retired schoolteacher could finally welcome the former inmate in her home. Steve Hartman reports.
Wrongfully convicted man meets pen pal
Lamar Johnson and Ginny Schrappen struck up a fast friendship and corresponded constantly for decades while Johnson was in prison, serving time for a murder he didn't commit. When he was freed, they finally met for the first time. Steve Hartman has their story in "On the Road."
Minnesota officer who killed Daunte Wright to be freed
A white ex-police officer convicted of manslaughter after mistaking her handgun for a Taser and fatally shooting a Black motorist in suburban Minneapolis in 2021 is set to be released from prison on Monday.
Capitol rioter who crushed officer with shield sentenced
A man who used a stolen riot shield to crush a police officer in a doorframe during Capitol riot has been sentenced for his role in one of the most violent episodes of the Jan. 6 attack.
Minnesota man sentenced to prison for laser strike on Delta Air Lines jet
Prosecutors say James link put passengers and crew in "incredible danger" when he aimed a laser at a Delta Air Lines plane in 2021.
South African "Facebook Rapist" caught in Tanzania after police manhunt
Thabo Bester faked his own death in a prison break and was on the lam before police discovered the ruse.
U.S. reporter held in Russia meets with attorneys
Evan Gershkovich, an American reporter for the Wall Street Journal who was arrested last week in Russia on espionage charges, met with his lawyers in prison Tuesday for the first time since his arrest.
Alex Murdaugh moved to protective custody unit of South Carolina prison
The disgraced former South Carolina attorney was sentenced to life in prison for the double murder of his wife and son.
South African police launch manhunt for accused "Facebook rapist" who escaped prison
South African police have launched a manhunt for convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester who escaped from a privately-run maximum security prison under bizarre circumstances.
Court rejects Pamela Smart's latest bid for reduced sentence
Smart's most recent attempt to secure a sentence reduction hearing was dismissed. She has already served over 30 years of a life sentence.
Wrongfully convicted man freed after 20 years
Sheldon Thomas was exonerated of murder earlier this month. The 35-year-old from New York spent nearly two decades behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano spoke with William Kastin, assistant attorney-in-charge for Appellate Advocates, about what we can learn from Thomas' case.
Brooklyn man freed after wrongful conviction
Sheldon Thomas was released from prison this month after he spent nearly two decades in prison for the 2004 murder of a 14-year-old boy in Brooklyn, New York. His conviction was vacated after a review found Thomas was "denied due process at every stage." Lilia Luciano reports.
Ex-Theranos exec finds way to delay start of prison sentence
Balwani's lawyers appealed a ruling that triggered an automatic delay of his prison reporting date.
Woman mafia boss known as "the little one" gets almost 13 years in prison
Maria Licciardi was the inspiration for the chain-smoking female mob boss in the TV series "Gomorrah."
Ex-Goldman banker, Roger Ng, gets 10-year sentence in 1MDB fraud
"I'm ashamed," Ng told the judge. He continues to deny charges that he conspired to launder money.
Number of imprisoned veterans concerns former defense chiefs
Two former defense secretaries say the government should come up with new ways to ensure that military service is taken into account when courts prosecute former service members.
Supreme Court denies Crosley Green case
Crosley Green, a man who spent more than three decades in prison, could be back behind bars nearly two years after walking free. Erin Moriarty has more on why the 65-year-old's freedom may be back in jeopardy.
Trans woman who transitioned ahead of rape trial sentenced to prison
Isla Bryson transitioned from a man to a woman while awaiting trial for raping two women in 2016 and 2019.
Crosley Green awaits Supreme Court decision
Crosley Green's conviction for murder was overturned by a federal court in 2018, but a federal appellate court reinstated it in 2022. Now, the Supreme Court will decide whether or not to hear his petition, and if they do not, it's likely he will return to prison. Erin Moriarty reports.
R. Kelly sentenced on child pornography and enticement charges
All but one year of the sentence for Kelly's Chicago convictions on charges of child pornography and enticement of minors for sex will be served concurrently with his 30-year sentence for racketeering.
Judge suggests jail to hinder Sam Bankman-Fried's electronics use
"Why am I being asked to set him loose in this garden of electronic devices?" Judge Lewis Kaplan asked prosecutors.
Buffalo supermarket shooter gets life sentence
There was a moment of chaos at the sentencing hearing of a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, when a family member of one of the victims lunged at the defendant. Others expressed their deep anger at the gunman, who was sentenced to life in prison. Jeff Pegues reports.
New series looks inside U.S. prison system
A new video series, "Inside Story," looks at the biggest issues in U.S. prisons and jails today. Co-creator and host Lawrence Bartley shares his unique perspective as a former inmate about everything from prison pay to the impact of incarcerating young people in adult prisons.
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.
Smoke cloud from meth seized by FBI sickens Montana animal shelter workers
Fourteen animal shelter workers were evacuated and went to the hospital. The shelter's 75 dogs and cats were relocated or put into foster homes.