Three execs who went to prison
It's exceedingly rare for a company's top brass to do prison time, even when the company engaged in criminal acts. In recent years, it's only happened a handful of times.
Prison
U.S. prison population shrinking
The prison population in the United States has dropped to its lowest level in a decade and a half -- but it is still the highest in the world. CBS News Justice Reporter Paula Reid talks to CBSN about why the number is dwindling.
Bernie Madoff: How he pulled it off
On April 14, 2021, Bernard Madoff, who burned thousands of investors through an epic Ponzi scheme, died in prison while serving a 150-year prison sentence. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with journalist Jim Campbell, author of "Madoff Talks," who maintained a years-long correspondence with the disgraced investor and his family, to learn exactly how Madoff pulled off the largest financial fraud in Wall Street history.
"48 Hours": Toddler's death
Melissa Calusinski sits in prison convicted of murdering a toddler at a day care -- a crime she says she didn't commit. Was evidence kept from the defense? Did a prosecution witness lie? Erin Moriarty previews her report on new potential evidence that could set the woman free, airing Saturday on "48 Hours."
Fight for compensation
Lawrence McKinney was convicted of rape in 1978 and spent over 31 years in prison until DNA evidence proved he was innocent in 2009. Under Tennessee law, McKinney may be owed up to $1 million for the wrongful imprisonment. But the state's parole board has refused to exonerate him, despite the evidence, reports Omar Villafranca.
Guantanamo prisoners
The White House says it will not allow President-elect Donald Trump to veto any releases from Guantanamo Bay prison before he takes office. The Obama administration is working to find countries that will accept dozens of prisoners who've been cleared to leave. Margaret Brennan speaks to a son of a detainee.
Gitmo's future
CBS News' Margaret Brennan reports from Guantanamo Bay, where President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to continue to imprison terror suspects -- or as he put it, "load it up with some bad dudes."
Inside Guantanamo prison
President Obama has worked to shut down the Guantanamo Bay prison since the day after his inauguration, but it's unlikely the prison will close before his administration ends in January. President-elect Donald Trump has different ideas for the facility. Margaret Brennan reports from Cuba on the debate over the detention facility.
"Making A Murderer" update
Brendan Dassey, the subject from the hit Netflix series "Making A Murderer," is set to be freed from prison. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest details.
Music that can shake the world
Prison commissioner Clement Kainja says that, after the Grammy nomination, the world is listening to the musicians of Zomba...and this gives them hope.
"Jealous Neighbor"
Inmate Elias Chimenya performs a song he wrote as a cautionary tale -- urging people to focus on their own lives and not to be jealous of others
Alexey Navalny ends hunger strike
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny is ending his prison hunger strike after more than three weeks of fasting. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about why Navalny was forced to end his protest.
Chauvin faces decades in prison, but could serve far less
The former Minneapolis police officer will face sentencing in about eight weeks for his convictions in the murder of George Floyd.
Brock Turner freed early
Brock Turner, the former Stanford University swimmer convicted of sexual assault, is scheduled to be released from jail Friday. His was sentenced in June to six months in prison, but he will get out three months early. The case created a public outcry and calls for the judge's removal. John Blackstone reports on where the judge is finding support.
8/18: Evening News
Rio police have accused USA swimmers of vandalizing a gas station bathroom, arguing with a security guard, then leaving $50 to pay for the damage; The Food and Drug Administration is relatively powerless when it comes to hazardous cosmetic products
Iran prisoner payment
For the first time, the State Department has admitted a link between a $400 million cash payment to Iran and the release of four American prisoners. Republicans are calling it a ransom, but the White House is denying it. Margaret Brennan has more.
More women in prison
The number of women in local U.S. jails has skyrocketed over the last four decades. While fewer than 8,000 women were behind bars in 1970, that number was nearly 110,000 in 2014. Former civil rights attorney Gloria Browne Marshall joins CBSN to discuss.
Inmate attack
An officer at the Pinal County Sheriff's Adult Detention Center was violently attacked by two inmates on Sunday, and the incident was all caught on camera. When the officer stepped into a common recreation area of the cell block, two inmates followed him and began punching him in the face and body. The officer fought back while a second officer ran over to help. Watch the video to see the entire altercation.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the June 15, 2016 edition
Omar Mateen's social media and dating site interactions have become a key point for investigators of this past weekend's shooting in Orlando; Doctors may be able to help someone with a gunshot wound make a full physical recovery, but the psychological injuries are often much harder to treat
New heavily-censored documents show that at least one CIA officer thought the "enhanced interrogation" tactics the agency used on al Qaeda captives were "a trainwreck waiting to happen"
New heavily-censored documents show that at least one CIA officer thought the "enhanced interrogation" tactics the agency used on al Qaeda captives were "a trainwreck waiting to happen." David Martin has more.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the June 6, 2016 edition
Donald Trump has repeatedly said the judge overseeing the fraud lawsuit against Trump University is biased because of his Mexican heritage; Muhammad Ali's quickness in the ring was equaled by his quickness at the mic
A former CIA operative in South Africa in the 1960s says he tipped off the apartheid regime to help track down activist Nelson Mandela, leading to his 26 year imprisonment
A former CIA operative in South Africa in the 1960s says he tipped off the apartheid regime to help track down activist Nelson Mandela, leading to his 26 year imprisonment.
After escaping from a Georgia prison in 1968, Robert Stackowitz hid out in a quiet Connecticut town
After escaping from a Georgia prison in 1968, Robert Stackowitz hid out in a quiet Connecticut town -- until last week, when the U.S. Marshals finally showed up at his door. The 71-year-old says he is too old and sick to return to prison. DeMarco Morgan reports.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 15, 2016 edition
Donald Trump is lashing out at the New York Times after the newspaper published personal stories from women who either met or knew the presumptive Republican nominee for president; with 46 years at "60 Minutes," Morley Safer is the show's longest-serving correspondent
A man who escaped from a prison work camp in Georgia nearly 50 years ago was finally arrested in Connecticut last week
A man who escaped from a prison work camp in Georgia nearly 50 years ago was finally arrested in Connecticut last week. Robert Stackowitz is now asking Georgia officials to commute the remainder of his sentence because he says going back to prison would amount to a death sentence. Demarco Morgan has more.
How Charlie Kirk's assassination portends a national crisis
The murder of Charlie Kirk last week follows a litany of violent acts against political targets. Historian Jon Meacham talks about the existential questions now facing America.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing is not cooperating with authorities, gov says
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Colorado school shooter had account on "violent gore" site, ADL says
Desmond Holly and several school shooters in the past year were active on the same website, the ADL says.
Sen. Chris Coons: The internet "is driving extremism in our country"
In a joint segment with Republican Sen. James Lankford, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons said amid efforts to foster bipartisan discourse, the internet "is driving extremism in our country."
Ukrainian drones target one of Russia's top oil refineries
The strike on the Kirishi refinery, in Russia's northwestern Leningrad region, follows weeks of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says fuels Moscow's war effort.
Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul announces will not seek reelection
Rep. Michael McCaul, a foreign policy leader who had strongly supported Ukraine, warned Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "testing the resolve of NATO."
Paris Hilton mini fridges recalled due to fire and burn risk
No injuries have been reported but there have been at least 27 reports of the mini fridges overheating and catching on fire, the recall announcement said.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.
Ex-world boxing champion Ricky Hatton found dead at age 46
Ricky Hatton shared the ring with the best boxers of his generation, including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.