WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said. Read more
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Saudi Arabia’s ‘MBS’ teams with Russian oligarch and former Chelsea FC owner Abramovich and Turkish leader Erdoğan to help broker Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, and a top Ukrainian negotiator played key roles in months of talks that led to the release of more than 250 prisoners by Read more
Opinion: Imprisoned for life at 15, freed after 25 years and now in law school. Mercy for children who commit crimes benefits society and the economy.
This fall, Marshan Allen will attend Chicago-Kent College of Law on a full scholarship. But unlike most incoming law students, Marshan’s path to a legal career began when he was sentenced Read more
WNBA star Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted Thursday in Russia of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison following a politically charged trial that Read more
‘John Dillinger lives!’ Serial bank robber stuck up 10 banks just months after being released from a 20-year stint for robbing banks
If at first you don’t succeed. A serial bank robber sentenced on Tuesday is headed back to prison for 20 years after sticking up 10 banks months after his release Read more