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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Paul "Greg" House, who was incarcerated for twenty years on Tennessee’s death row prior to his release and subsequently advocated against capital punishment, passed away on March 22 at the age of 63, as reported by his long-time legal representatives. According to a statement from Federal Defender Services of Eastern Tennessee, "Mr. House's innocence was vigorously defended by both his lawyers and his mother, Joyce House." The statement continues, "Despite spending an unjustly long period incarcerated and under threat of execution, Mr. House managed to enjoy 17 years of freedom alongside Joyce and his relatives before passing away peacefully, fully aware that his innocence had finally been acknowledged." The house succumbed to complications from pneumonia, having lived for many years with multiple sclerosis. In 1986, House was found guilty and received a death sentence for the murder of his neighbor Carolyn Muncey in...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — In a recent development, a federal judge criticized Texas for holding inmates in facilities lacking air conditioning but did not mandate immediate corrective action ahead of the summer season. This case now stands as one of the largest legal disputes in the nation concerning the protection of prisoners from severe excessive heat. But U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman's warnings to Texas to act after discovering the circumstances within the prison system as unconstitutional Could have relevance in other parts of the U.S. where comparable issues persist, as stated by lawyers handling the Texas case and other supporters of prisoners' rights. Several states predominantly located in the Southern region of the U.S., including Texas, are currently dealing with legal challenges due to harsh prison conditions where temperatures frequently exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.7 Celsius). Louisiana , a group of men incarcerated at a state penitentiary this w...

Federal immigration authorities have taken into custody a PhD student from the University of Alabama who holds Iranian citizenship, as confirmed by the institution and ICE documents. Alireza Doroudi, an Iranian PhD candidate in mechanical engineering, is presently detained at an unknown location as per ICE records. It wasn't immediately obvious why he was detained. The University of Alabama stated, “We were informed that one of our doctoral students was apprehended near campus by federal immigration officials.” The institution noted, “Due to federal confidentiality regulations, we cannot disclose extensive information regarding this particular student. We hold all international scholars attending our university as integral parts of our academic community, and support services for these individuals are accessible through the International Student and Scholar Services should they require guidance or clarification.” "United Airlines has and will keep adhering to a...

5.180.24.3 , Jakarta - Pemimpin Perjuangan Hukum dari Federasi Serikat Buruh Migran Indonesia (SBMI) Kepulangan 400 Warga Negara Indonesia oleh Yunita Rohani WNI Korban-korban dari penipuan daring atau skimming daring di Myawaddy, Myanmar, menunjukkan ketidakmampuan pemerintah dalam memberikan perlindungan kepada rakyatnya. Menurut Yunita, pemerintah tidak berhasil menghentikan Warga Negara Indonesia (WNI) terhadap pelanggaran kriminal perjudian manusia menuju Myanmar. Meskipun demikian, jenis kejahatan tersebut masih berlangsung tiap tahunnya. "Kegagalan pemerintah dalam mencegah dan melindungi warga negara Indonesia (WNI) dari kejahatan perdagangan manusia di Myanmar setiap tahun dapat dilihat sebagai alasan utama repatriasi ini," ungkap Yunita pada pernyataan resmi, Selasa, 18 Maret 2025. Yunita menyebutkan bahwa para korban diperintah bekerja di tempat penipuan Myawaddy di Myanmar, yang menjadi bagian dari kelompok kriminal ASEAN....

The Justice Department requested that a federal appellate court in Washington, D.C., assign a different district court judge to handle a case contesting the Trump administration’s removal of purported Venezuelan gang members using the wartime Alien Enemies Act. The petition, which referenced Chief James Boasberg's purported "misuse of authority," was made during a hearing where Boasberg questioned a senior Department of Justice attorney regarding the details of the deportations carried out over the past weekend. The Trump administration announced on Sunday that it had expelled numerous suspected members of a Venezuelan gang to El Salvador using the seldom-applied, war-time Alien Enemies Act. The Department of Justice on Monday asked a federal appeals court In Washington, D.C., to take over from the district court judge handling a case that contests the Trump administration's actions. deportations Of numerous purported Venezuelan gang membe...

A bold and captivating new crime series has just arrived. Netflix, And with such positive feedback, the series has achieved a flawless rating on RottenTomatoes. This newly launched show is Adolescence, A four-part British series centers around a 13-year-old boy named Jamie Miller (played by Owen Cooper), who gets charged with killing one of his schoolmates. The series made its debut on Netflix on Thursday, March 14, and by Friday, maintains a perfect 100 percent rating on RT from critics, And a 95 percent rating from the general audience. "A emotionally powerful film that quietly impresses and knocks you off your feet," commented Peter Travers. ABC News . While, Amber Dowling at The Wrap added: "Overall, Adolescence It's an addictive yet incredibly challenging viewing experience, further enhanced by outstanding performances and a gripping narrative that tackles pertinent issues facing modern society today. The highly intense...