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Prairieland immigration center shooting yields multi-decade federal sentences for eight defendants
us-news21 days ago

Prairieland immigration center shooting yields multi-decade federal sentences for eight defendants

Eight defendants convicted in a Texas Prairieland immigration center shooting and related protest were sentenced in federal court to multi-decade terms, including Benjamin Song with a 100-year sentence and Autumn Hill and Savanna Batten each receiving 50 years; others had pleaded guilty to providing material support to terrorists. The case highlights the severity of violence tied to immigration-center protests and could influence how protest-related violence is treated under federal charges.

Quinn jailed as UK justice fallout from Malkinson case widens
world-news1 month ago

Quinn jailed as UK justice fallout from Malkinson case widens

Paul Quinn, a father of six, has been imprisoned for rape in the UK in a case that follows the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson and has sparked a public inquiry into possible miscarriages of justice. The fallout includes investigations into five former Greater Manchester Police officers and one current officer, resignations at the watchdog body, and a police apology. Malkinson’s representatives say he seeks recompense and has floated whether police pressure affected the lineup, as authorities press to uncover failings and ensure accountability in future cases.