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May 18, 2013
Charges filed against man in Nevada killing spree

Charges filed against man in Nevada killing spree

Jeremiah Bean was arraigned Thursday on 19 counts, including first-degree murder, arson and burglary - Full Story
May 14, 2013
Chicago man arrested for sexually abusing peacock

Chicago man arrested for sexually abusing peacock

The man was already being investigated for indecent solicitation of a child; he's in jail on $10k bond - Full Story
May 13, 2013
Slain NY cop's partner choked up while testifying

Slain NY cop's partner choked up while testifying

Retired Detective Glenn Estrada couldn't hold back his tears as he recalled his last shift with his partner, Peter Figoski - Full Story
May 13, 2013

2 San Antonio jailers fight, 1 taken to hospital

Investigators are trying to determine what sparked Sunday's incident at the jail, both jailers are on leave - Full Story
May 12, 2013

Calif. struggles with experiment to shift inmates

Many law enforcement officials say crime has increased because of Brown's realignment law, releasing dangerous felons back onto the street - Full Story
May 11, 2013
3rd Kansas inmate who escaped back in custody

3rd Kansas inmate who escaped back in custody

Randy Ridens Sr., 57, was taken into custody at 10:22 p.m. Friday as he was entering Topeka, Kan. - Full Story
May 10, 2013
2 Kan. prison escapees in custody after Mo. standoff

2 Kan. prison escapees in custody after Mo. standoff

Two of three inmates who walked away from a northeast Kansas prison walked out of the home they had holed up in for hours - Full Story
May 10, 2013
Mass. man who slashed cop gets 24-26 years

Mass. man who slashed cop gets 24-26 years

The level 3 sex offender nearly killed the officer in a gruesome attack in 2011 - Full Story
May 10, 2013
Inmate found guilty in Wash. prison guard murder

Inmate found guilty in Wash. prison guard murder

The jury must now decide whether to sentence 54-year-old Byron Scherf to the death penalty - Full Story
May 10, 2013

Suspect who impersonated cop arrested in Brooklyn rape

Police say Damien Hollis of Brooklyn displayed a police shield after approaching a woman at a bus stop - Full Story



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Corrections Columnists

10-8: Life on the Line 10-8: Life on the Line
with Charles Remsberg
Correctional Policy & Procedure Correctional Policy & Procedure
with Marty Drapkin