MARTINEZ — An Antioch man who opened his home to children in need, then sexually abused them for years, was sentenced to 23 ...

The attorney for former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield on Thursday said the Santa Clara County 6th District Court of ...

A correction officer has died following an inmate assault at a prison in Ross County, Ohio, according to authorities.

"A few days before his execution, Brandon’s family visited him for the last time. After the visit, Brandon told me there was ...

The two departments responsible for ensuring inmates receive treatment before they exit prison say they have improved communication with each other.

More than 6,000 prisoners escaped from a high-security facility in Maputo on Christmas Day following a rebellion, during ...

An Idaho man whose father was executed in 2012 — the most recent prisoner put to death by the state — will spend up to 50 ...

ROSS COUNTY — Authorities have identified the inmate involved in the assault that led to the death of a correction officer at ...

Jennifer Crumbley's attorney, Michael Deszi, filed a motion in the Oakland County Circuit Court on Thursday that argued his ...

ROME — Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and ...

Former Surinamese dictator Desi Bouterse has died at 79. PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AP) — Desi Bouterse, a military strongman who ...

A North Aurora man has been sentenced to prison for sexually abusing three children and sexually assaulting another.