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 […]
June 9, 2009
2 U.S. Journalists have been sentenced to 12 years by a North Korea high court.
Wired PR News – North Korea has reportedly convicted two journalists from the United States of illegally crossing into the country and sentenced them to 12 years in a labor prison. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Laura Ling and […]
June 5, 2009
A woman in North Carolina is afraid for her safety following the release of her husband from prison.
Wired PR News – A North Carolina woman, who is known for sharing her story of domestic abuse to help others, is now living in fear following the release of her abuser from prison. As reported by the […]
May 29, 2009
The use of cell phones in prisons is reportedly becoming a major issue.
Wired PR News — Prison cell phone use is reportedly becoming a major issue in the US. As reported by TIME, prison officials are struggling to prevent the use of cell phones by inmates, who contact people inside as well as outside of […]
May 25, 2009
The rapper played a concert in Atlanta before heading to prison.
Wired PR News – Rapper T.I. played to a packed audience Sunday in Atlanta before heading to prison. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the entertainer, whose real name is Clifford Harris Jr., is due to report to prison by noon on Tuesday for […]
May 8, 2009
The US Attorney General has stated that the terrorists detained at the prison facility will not be released into the U.S.
Wired PR News – U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder sought to calm fears of lawmakers Thursday during testimony on the release of Guantanamo Bay prisoners. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Holder stated […]
May 1, 2009
A woman who faces 230 years in prison for asbestos related case skips out on court date.
Wired PR News – A woman who faces 230 years in prison for a conviction on several charges including administering false asbestos removal training certificates reportedly skipped out on her sentencing hearing this week. As reported on Asbestos.net, an […]
April 27, 2009
Two U.S. journalists are set to stand trial in North Korea.
Wired PR News — Two U.S. journalists accused of illegally entering North Korea and committing hostile acts are set to stand trial. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), North Korea announced that Laura Ling and Euna Lee will stand trial after an investigation is […]
April 11, 2009
A judge ruled on Friday that investors could force Bernard Madoff into bankruptcy.
Wired PR News – A judge in New York ruled on Friday that investors scammed by ex-financier Bernard Madoff could try and recover lost funds by forcing him into bankruptcy. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), U.S. District Judge Louis L. Stanton’s […]
