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President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, aiming to correct overly harsh penalties. He highlighted the unfair distinctions between crack and powder cocaine sentences. This move crowns Biden with the most individual pardons and commutations by a president, signaling ongoing efforts towards criminal justice reform.

President Barack Obama on Saturday called for a meaningful reform of the criminal justice system in the US which "remains unfair" while citing that there are currently 2.2 million people behind bars in America compared to the 500,000 thirty years ago.

Josephine Gray, a Maryland woman known as the “Black Widow,” was granted clemency by President Biden after serving 21 years of a 40-year sentence for insurance fraud. Gray was suspected of involvement in the deaths of two ex-husbands and a lover, all found shot in their cars. Prosecutors alleged she used voodoo and manipulation, but murder charges were dropped.

President Biden granted clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals, including four Indian-Americans convicted of fraud and drug-related offenses. The commutations, the largest single-day act of this kind in recent history, aimed to address sentencing disparities and offer second chances to those demonstrating rehabilitation.

David Weiss, the special counsel investigating Hunter Biden, said Wednesday that he planned to indict the president’s son on a gun charge before the end of the month — a move prompted by the acrimonious collapse of a plea deal in July. In a three-page update filed in federal court in Wilmington, Delaware, Weiss laid out plans to bring charges related to Biden’s purchase of a pistol in 2018.

A federal judge in Delaware has rejected Hunter Biden's request to dismiss gun charges against him, paving the way for a potential trial in June. US district judge Maryellen Noreika ruled against Biden's arguments that the case was politically motivated, that he had immunity from prosecution based on a previous plea deal, and that the appointment of US Attorney David Weiss as special counsel was improper.

Lindsay Lohan's repeated parole violations finally caught up with her Tuesday when the troubled young actress was handcuffed and sent to jail to serve a 90-day sentence.

Brain scans of convicted felons can predict which ones are most likely to get arrested after getting out of prison, a new study has found.

President Biden commuted the sentences of about 1,500 individuals under home confinement since the pandemic and pardoned 39 others for nonviolent crimes. This act of clemency, the largest single-day event in modern history, reflects Biden's focus on second chances and addressing sentencing disparities. The pardons include a veteran, counselor, and disaster responder.

Special counsel David Weiss plans to indict Hunter Biden on a gun charge before the end of the month. The move comes after a plea deal collapsed in July. The charge is related to Biden's purchase of a pistol in 2018, where he allegedly lied on a federal form about his drug use at the time. Biden's lawyer intends to challenge any trial proceedings, arguing that the original agreement remains valid.

Ghislaine Maxwell describes her new Texas prison as safer and cleaner than her previous Florida facility, praising improved conditions. However, lawmakers are investigating allegations of special treatment, including special meals and private showers, sparking anger among other inmates and community members.

Figures say women criminals in india on rise, with more getting booked for murder.

Sureshbhai Patel was walking on the footpath outside his son’s home in Madison, Alabama, when patrol cops accosted him because someone called the police to report a suspicious character in the neighbourhood.

The number of women in Indian prisons has surged by 162% in two decades, outpacing general population growth. This rise, driven by factors like social stigma in non-violent offenses and procedural delays, highlights critical gaps in legal aid and gender-responsive reforms. Experts advocate for accelerated reforms, including fast-track courts and alternatives to incarceration, to address the growing crisis.

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