Sentencing
How to watch Alex Murdaugh sentencing live today as trial concludes
After being found guilty for the murder of his wife and son, Alex Murdaugh is to be sentenced on Friday at 9.30 a.m. EST.
Harvey Weinstein could receive lifeline instead of sentence today
While the disgraced film producer is due to be sentenced after a December rape conviction, his attorneys are requesting a retrial.
Trump's longtime employee Allen Weisselberg regrets hurting him
On Tuesday, Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, was sentenced to five months in prison.
Prince Andrew could make comeback with sealed evidence—Alan Dershowitz
The Duke of York "should never have settled" his Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit and could still "be vindicated," lawyer Alan Dershowitz told Newsweek.
Could Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz ever be released from prison?
"When you die, it is my fondest hope that they...take your ashes and throw them in the garbage dump," one victim's grandfather said to the killer in court.
Viktor Orbán calls Steve Bannon a "true American patriot" after sentencing
The Hungarian prime minster blasted Bannon's sentencing as part of a "witch hunt" on Sunday.
"Good chance" Parkland shooter will face death penalty: FL state attorney
The shooter killed 17 people, most of them students, and injured 17 others in the February 14, 2018, massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High.
Actor Ryan Grantham Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing His Mother
The former child star, who appeared in "Riverdale" and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," pled guilty to the March 2020 shooting death of his mother, Barbara Waite.
Dentists Jailed for Mutilating Patients in Money-Making Scheme
An 18-year-old woman said she booked an appointment for a minor tooth enamel issue and left with 24 healthy teeth removed.
Man Who Believed Kylie Jenner 'Told Him' to Commit Triple Murders Sentenced
Marvin Magallanes believed the reality star "told him" that someone else was trying to "steal his life," according to his defense lawyer.
Vegan Mother Jailed for Life After Toddler With Malnutrition Died
Sheila O'Leary and Ryan O'Leary told the police after baby Ezra's death that the family followed a strict vegan diet, eating only raw fruits and vegetables.
Ghislaine Maxwell Jailed for 20 Years After Grooming Girls for Epstein
Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years for her role in aiding Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse—meaning she will be in jail until she is 80.
Why Ghislaine Maxwell May Hold Back if She Speaks at Incoming Sentencing
Ghislaine Maxwell is due for sentenced for sex trafficking girls for Jeffrey Epstein but "there's very little" she will be able to say," according to a lawyer.
Teen's 140-Year Sentence in Valentine's Day Killing Sparks Outrage
Damia Mitchell, 17, was accused of opening fire at the home of an ex-girlfriend and killing another woman who happened to be there at the time.
Why Michael Avenatti Was Held in Two Different Prisons Before Sentencing
Avenatti was sentenced Thursday to prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for cheating his former client Stormy Daniels out of $300,000.
Josh Duggar Sentence Date as TV Star Faces up to 40 Years Behind Bars
Disgraced alumnus from '19 Kids and Counting,' who is himself a father-of-seven, could be facing decades in prison over child pornography convictions.
Cubans Sentenced to Between 4 and 30 Years in Prison for Violent Protests
More than 100 people were sentenced due to anti-government protests that took place in the country last year.
'The Hypocrisy is Just Astounding'—Jussie Smollett Judge's Comments in Full
Reprimanding Jussie Smollett for more than 40 minutes, Judge James Linn told the actor that he had turned his own life "upside down" through his "shenanigans."
Jussie Smollett Will Spend 150 Days in Jail for Staging Hate Crime
Smollett was convicted last year for lying to police about a staged attack in 2019 that was made to look like a hate crime against the gay, Black actor.
Jan. 6 Rioter Who Assaulted Capitol Police With Pole Gets 4-Plus Years
The sentencing of Duke Wilson is among the harshest currently placed on a January 6 participant.
Daunte Wright's Mother Won't 'Forgive' Kim Potter for Not Saying His Name
"Today, the justice system murdered him all over again," Katie Wright said after Kim Potter was sentenced to two years in prison.
Kim Potter's Attorneys Seek Shorter Sentence in Killing of Daunte Wright
Prosecutors recommended in a court filing that Potter be given a sentence of slightly more than seven years.
Man Who Leaked Movies, TV Shows Online to Serve 22 Months in Prison
Authorities say the Sparks Group would override discs' copyright protections via a practice called "cracking" or "ripping."
Woman Who Molested Child When She Was a Teen Sentenced to Juvenile Facility
The 26-year-old will serve one year in a juvenile facility and won't be required to register as a sex offender afterwards.
Jan. 6 Rioter Sentenced to Probation to Avoid 'Falling for False Gods'
"We ride for Trump, we die for Trump," Jacob Wiedrich said in a video he recorded during the Capitol riot.
Woman Who Tried to Kill Man She Married for Citizenship Sentenced to Prison
The woman pleaded guilty to the charge of attempted murder in November.
Florida Man Apologizes for Killing 13-Year-Old Boy, Gets Life Sentence
"I took the life of an innocent 13-year-old boy. I really, truly am sorry, especially when he had been so nice and generous to me," Corey Johnson said.
Joseph Elledge Sentenced to 28 Years in Death of Wife, Misleading Cops
The prosecution also called Elledge "the biggest complainer in the history of Boone County Jail," citing the 28 complaints he has filed in his time in jail.
Former Youth Pastor Admits to Molesting Several Boys Over 5-Year Period
One victim wrote on Scott Christner's "Double life, pretending to be a kind, giving man, while also molesting kids." Christner pleaded guilty in November.
Prison Conditions Could 'Improve' for Ghislaine Maxwell After Sentencing
Maxwell will be given "more freedom, liberty and room" to roam while serving her sentence, federal prison expert Justin Paperny said.