January 6, 2010
Former Mississippi prosecutor and judge Bobby DeLaughter has reported to prison for federal charges.
Jackson, Mississippi (WiredPRNews.com) – Civil rights era Mississippi prosecutor and judge Bobby DeLaughter reported to jail Monday to begin serving an 18-month sentence. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), DeLaughter was sentenced in a plea deal after being accused of bribery […]
December 14, 2009
An Arlington couple has been accused of keeping a woman as their slave.
Arlington, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) – An Arlington couple has been accused of holding a woman from Nigeria as a slave. As reported by CBS 11 News, the couple was indicted by a grand jury on related charges this week.
As noted in the report, Emmanuel […]
November 12, 2009
The price of two homes of the imprisoned former financier have been lowered after several weeks on the market.
New York (WiredPRNews.com) - The asking price for two homes of former financier Bernard Madoff have been lowered after spending significant time on the market. As reported by Reuters, Madoff’s homes in New York City and Palm […]
October 5, 2009
Michael David Barrett has been accused of secretly videotaping the reporter in the nude and attempting to sell the recordings.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – A man regarded as a “regular guy” has been accused of secretly video-taping ESPN reporter Erin Andrews and trying to sell the footage. As reported by the […]
September 14, 2009
A New Jersey man has admitted to illegally dumping asbestos in a field.
Mesothelioma Cancer News – A New Jersey man has admitted to illegally dumping tons of asbestos in a farm field. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), 55 year-old John Deck stated to authorities that he obtained a false permit for truckers to […]
August 14, 2009
The fallen sports star gets a chance at a comeback.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Michael Vick has been signed to a new team following his release from prison. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the football player has been signed to the Philadelphia Eagles in a one-year contract, with the option […]
August 12, 2009
The Burma leader has been sentenced to house arrest again by a Myanmar court.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Burma Prime Minister elect and pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to house arrest by a Myanmar court for violating a previous house arrest order. As reported by the Associated Press […]
June 30, 2009
The disgraced financier is given a 150-year prison term.
Wired PR News – Former financier Bernard Madoff has been sentenced to 150 years in prison. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Madoff, who pleaded guilty to fraud and other charges in March, was given the maximum sentence allowable for his crimes on Monday.
U.S. District Judge […]
June 27, 2009
The former financier has been ordered to forfeit $170 billion.
Wired PR News – Bernard Madoff has been ordered to forfeit $170 billion by a federal judge. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), U.S. District Judge Denny Chin gave the order Friday, which will require Madoff to forfeit his interest in properties and investments. Madoff’s […]
June 20, 2009
A federal judge in Texas was impeached by the House on Friday.
Wired PR News – A U.S. District Judge was impeached by the House on Friday; marking the first time a federal judge has been impeached in two decades. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Judge Samuel Kent of Texas was impeached following his […]
