December 6, 2009
The college student was found guilty of the murder of her roommate and sentenced to 26 years.
Perugia, Italy (WiredPRNews.com) – Amanda Knox, the 22 year-old American college student who had been on trial for the murder of her British roommate, Meredith Kercher in Italy, has been convicted of the crime. As reported by the […]
November 10, 2009
Noriko Sakai has been convicted of drug use.
Tokyo, Japan (WiredPRNews.com) – Noriko Sakai, a Japanese singer and actress, has been convicted on drug charges. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the 38 year-old once widely popular star received an 18-month, three year suspended sentence for drug use and possession on Monday.
As noted by the […]
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 […]
May 30, 2009
The music producer was sentenced to 19 years to life in prison for murder.
Wired PR News – Music producer Phil Spector was handed down his sentence on Friday for a recent murder conviction. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Spector was sentenced to 19 years to life for the murder of Lana Clarkson, an […]
March 12, 2009
The former Nasdaq chairman is set to plead guilty on Thursday.
Wired PR News – Controversial ex-financier Bernard Madoff is expected to enter a guilty plea on fraud charges Thursday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the former Nasdaq chairman accused of carrying out a $64.8 billion fraud, may face a sentence of up to […]
December 16, 2008
Hollywood private investigator sentenced to 15 years for wiretapping stars.
Wired PR News.com – A judge has sentenced Hollywood private investigator Anthony Pellicano to 15 years incarceration for his role in a wiretapping scheme that involved spying on celebrities. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Pellicano as well as two other defendants were also ordered […]
