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36 min ago | MyCentralJersey.com

State argues against defense's bullet theory in Melanie McGuire case

The bullets used to kill William McGuire in his Woodbridge apartment in 2004 likely came from the gun purchased by his wife Melanie McGuire, according to a fresh argument made by the state Thursday.

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5 hrs ago | The Clarion-Ledger

MDOC: 3 Parchman guards charged

Authorities say three correction officers have been charged with smuggling contraband into the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman.

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Related Topix: Parchman, MS, Prison, Mississippi State Penitentiary

9 hrs ago | Fredericksburg.com

Killer Chooses Chair

A former Spotsylvania County man who once boasted about being ready to "ride the lightning bolt" for killing a 16-year-old girl may get his wish later this month.

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Related Topix: Spotsylvania County, VA, Violent Crime, Greensville Correctional Center, Prison, Jarratt, VA, Death Penalty

Fri Jul 03, 2009

ABC News

Prison Guards Nab Cell Phone on Pigeon

In this July 1, 2009 photo released by Sao Paulo's state prison affairs department on July 3, 2009,... In this July 1, 2009 photo released by Sao Paulo's state prison affairs department on July 3, 2009, a live pigeon carrying a makeshift backpack containing a cell phone is shown in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Related Topix: Prison, Cell Phones, Electronics, World News, Brazil, South America

KNTV-TV

Swine Flu Quarantine Issued at San Quentin

San Quentin State Prison has put approximately 800 prisoners under quarantine after four inmates were diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, more commonly known as swine flu.

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Related Topix: San Quentin State Prison, Prison, San Quentin, CA

WHDH

4 decades later, freedom rider returns to Miss.

Corey Carter could hear snippets of music in his head -- a calm and subtle melody that hadn't found its shape.

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Related Topix: Jackson Metro, Jackson, MS, University of Southern Mississippi, Duke University, Mississippi State Penitentiary, Prison

Topeka Capital-Journal

NYPD rookie makes arrest moments after graduation

A New York Police Department rookie just couldn't wait to get started. One of the NYPD's newest officers made his first arrest Thursday just minutes after graduating from the Police Academy in a ceremony at Madison Square Garden.

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Related Topix: Sing Sing Correctional Facility, Prison, Ossining, NY

WTVM

Killer of toddler at McDonald's dies

A man convicted of killing a 2-year-old and injuring her mother, aunt and two young cousins in an attack with a car at a McDonald's restaurant three years ago has died in prison.

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Related Topix: Georgia, Georgia Government, Augusta State Medical Prison, Prison

Thu Jul 02, 2009

4029TV.com

Ark. Lawmakers Plan 2nd Hearing On Prison Woes

Arkansas lawmakers are planning another hearing on problems within the state prison system, a day after calling for an subpoena-powered inquiry into guards' lapses.

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Related Topix: Arkansas, Arkansas Government, Prison, Cummins Unit

KCRG

Man Convicted in Slayings Found Dead in Cell

By Becky Ogann Story Created: Jul 2, 2009 at 12:49 PM CDT Story Updated: Jul 2, 2009 at 12:49 PM CDT DES MOINES - A Des Moines man convicted in the slayings of his common-law wife and a neighbor has been found dead in his prison cell.

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Related Topix: Fort Madison, IA

Cw56.com

Convicted Mass. officer set for sentencing

A Springfield police officer convicted of stealing $2,000 during a traffic stop is set for sentencing.

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Related Topix: Springfield Metro, Springfield, MA, Prison

KansasCity.com

Pa. man gets prison over forest oil tank vandalism

A northwestern Pennsylvania man was sentenced to two to 10 years in state prison for conspiring with his son to cause an oil spill in the Allegheny National Forest because he was upset with his former employer.Forty-three-year-old Andrew Horton, of Bradford, was sentenced Wednesday.

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WHJJ-AM Providence

Military recruiter faces bail hearing

Richard Flamand, who has been held at the state prison since his arrest last month, has been accused of selling drugs from his office in Cranston and his home.

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Related Topix: Prison, Drugs, Cranston, RI, Providence Metro, Warwick, RI, US Military, US Air Force

PennLive.com

Former Marysville police officer Pavlovich gets 10 to 19 years in molestation cases

Former Marysville police officer Robert Pavlovich, left, at his arraignment in 2007.

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Related Topix: Prison, Perry County, PA

Wed Jul 01, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Ark. prison guard fired, rehired before near death

An Arkansas prison guard fired after an inmate was left in his own excrement for a weekend and nearly died had been previously fired for having stolen food and rehired by the prison system, documents obtained by The Associated Press show.

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Related Topix: Prison, Tucker Unit

Inside Bay Area

Former Dublin doctor sentenced to seven years at San Quentin

A former Dublin doctor who fled the country after he was accused of drugging and molesting male patients and friends, was sentenced this morning to seven years and four months in state prison.

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Related Topix: Dublin, CA, Prison, San Quentin State Prison

Mercury-Register

Campus rapist get more than 40 years

A man who raped a 22-year-old Chico State University student on campus at gunpoint last October will serve 40 years and eight months in state prison after pleading guilty to charges of kidnapping, forcible rape and robbery Thursday morning.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Cal State Chico, Prison, Chico, CA

WBZ TV

Long-time NH Prison Official Retires

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Related Topix: Laconia, NH, Prison

WLBZ

NH Gov Signs $11.5B Budget

Gov. John Lynch signed an $11.5 billion budget Tuesday that could result in up to 950 New Hampshire workers being laid off if it isn't replaced with a furlough plan costing workers more than a month's pay over the two-year budget.

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Related Topix: Prison, Healthcare Law, Law

Tue Jun 30, 2009

Arkansas Online

Prison chief 'embarrassed' over prob...

Upset over guards' lapses that allowed two convicted murderers to escape and caused an inmate's near death, Arkansas lawmakers called for a subpoena-powered inquiry in the state prison system Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Prison, St Francis County, AR, Tucker Unit

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