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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1760, István Pauli, Hungarian-Slovene priest and poet (died 1829) was born. In 1878, Treaty of Berlin: The European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia, Montenegro and Romania become completely independent of the Ottoman Empire. In 1898, Julius Schreck, German commander (died 1936) was born. In 1927, Mimar Kemaleddin Bey, Turkish architect and academic, designed the Tayyare Apartments (born 1870) passed away. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1970, Andrei Tivontchik, German pole vaulter and trainer was born. In 2000, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914) passed away. In 2008, Bronisław Geremek, Polish historian and politician, Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1932) passed away. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2012, Jerzy Kulej, Polish boxer and politician (born 1940) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Bosnian Serb Officer’s Plea for Release from Jail Rejected Again

Hague judges turned down a request for early release from Radislav Krstic, wartime commander of the Bosnian Serb Army’s Drina Corps, who is serving 35 years in prison for aiding and abetting the Srebrenica genocide.
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Tampa Free Press
· Jul 7, 2026
Feds Demand Virginia Hold Twice-Deported Suspect Linked To 1990s Crime Log
Federal immigration authorities are demanding that local officials in northern Virginia block the release of an undocumented immigrant facing charges of rape and kidnapping, pointing to a criminal record spanning nearly three decades. Juan Arevalo Mendez was arrested on June 30 in Prince William County, Virginia. Local police charged him with strong-arm rape and adult [] Feds Demand Virginia Hold Twice-Deported Suspect Linked To 1990s Crime Log
WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville
· Jul 10, 2026
Knoxville Man Sentenced to 25 Years Without Parole in Fatal DUI Crash That Killed Two
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - A Knoxville man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty in a De...
The Daily Wire
· Jul 8, 2026
Judge Who Helped Illegal Evade ICE Gets No Prison Time
She helped an illegal immigrant sneak out of a courthouse where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were waiting to carry out an arrest. Despite being convicted, the former Wisconsin judge was just spared from serving time in prison. At a sentencing hearing Wednesday, former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan received no prison ...
Florida Daily
· Jul 2, 2026
Mexican National in Florida Sentenced to Two Years for Immigration and Identity Theft Offenses
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) released the following statement regarding a Mexican national who was sentenced to prison: Tampa, Florida – Juan Jaramillo Vazquez (50, Mexico), a/k/a Juan Vazquiz, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Mary Scriven to two years in federal prison for illegal reentry by a deported alien and aggravated identity theft. Vazquez pleaded []
PBS NewsHour
· Jun 24, 2026
Judge says Trump administration can't make immigration arrests at courthouses
It is the second setback for courthouse arrests since May when a judge in New York barred them at immigration courts in that city.
The Independent
· Jul 8, 2026
Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing immigration arrest at courthouse
Hannah Dugan, 67, was found guilty of felony obstruction in December
BBC News
· Jul 3, 2026
Mother says new custodial sentences for daughter's rapists 'better' but still 'not enough'
Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences but have since been handed a four year detention.
Punching Bag Post
· Jun 21, 2026
Judge Dugan Found Guilty of Aiding Migrant to Evade ICE
In a refreshing display of accountability that seems increasingly rare in our polarized times, federal jurors in Milwaukee did what the rule of law demands. They convicted former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan of felony obstruction for her deliberate efforts to impede federal immigration agents from carrying out their duties. This verdict stands [] The post Judge Dugan Found Guilty of Aiding Migrant to Evade ICE appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.
Loonie Politics
· Jul 1, 2026
Judges resume sentencing over shooting at Texas immigration facility
DALLAS (AP) — More people awaited sentencing Wednesday over a shooting outside a Texas immigration center that has already resulted decades-long prison sentences for others, including a former Marine who received 100 years in prison. The hearing comes nearly a year after the shooting last July outside the Prairieland Detention Center near Dallas, which wounded [] The post Judges resume sentencing over shooting at Texas immigration facility appeared first on Loonie Politics.
Times of India
· Jul 9, 2026
Kemi Badenoch slams Labour's early prison release plan, says rapists, grooming gang offenders should not be freed early
Kemi Badenoch slams Labour's early prison release plan, says rapists, grooming gang offenders should not be freed early
RAPPLER
· Jul 5, 2026
[Tambay] Nasaan ang tapang ni Marcoleta? O baka mag-Bato dela Rosa siya?
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South Africa Today
· Jul 7, 2026
Monnapula Abel Lobese Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for 2019 Setlagole Rape Conviction
NORTHERN CAPE — A 21-year-old man, Monnapula Abel Lobese, has received a life sentence from the Atamelang Regional Court following his conviction for the rape of a 15-year-old girl. The sentencing was formally handed down on Monday, 29 June 2026, concluding a case that originated from a violent armed attack in 2019. The charges stem []
Washington Examiner
· Jul 8, 2026
Convicted ex-Judge Hannah Dugan sentenced to no prison time for helping illegal immigrant evade arrest
Former Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was sentenced to a 5,000 fine Wednesday for helping an illegal immigrant evade arrest last year but avoided prison time in her criminal case. U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman, a Clinton appointee, declined to give Dugan a prison sentence or probation, saying he did not believe it was a necessary punishment for []
Civil Georgia
· Jun 24, 2026
Four More Given Multi-Year Jail Sentences, Twelve Get Reduced Terms, One Fined in October 4 Trials
Four more defendants were given multi-year jail sentences, while twelve individuals secured shorter prison terms through plea agreements, and one more was fined, as court ruled on June 24 in two separate proceedings related to the October 4 election-day unrest. The rulings bring the total number of those who received full prison sentences in the
NewsInEnglish.no
· Jul 1, 2026
Prosecutors appeal Høiby’s sentence after all
Norwegian prosecutors had initially refrained from appealing the relatively short jail sentence handed down to Marius Borg Høiby, after he was acquitted of two out of the four rapes he’d been charged with. The prosecution didn’t want to subject Høiby’s victims to another lengthy trial, but after Høiby himself appealed his conviction on the two []
Independent Journal Review
· Jul 9, 2026
Wisconsin Judge who Aided Illegal Alien Learns Her Fate
Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan will not serve prison time after being convicted of obstructing federal immigration agents during their attempt to arrest an illegal immigrant at a Milwaukee courthouse in 2025. Instead, Dugan was sentenced to pay a 5,000 fine, despite federal prosecutors requesting a prison term of between 15 and 21 months. U.S. []
Vanguard News
· Jun 25, 2026
German court jails 12 members of Nigerian ‘love scam’ network
The court in Munich said those convicted were aged between 34 and 55 and were sentenced to prison terms ranging from three years and four months to eight-and-a-half years. The post German court jails 12 members of Nigerian ‘love scam’ network appeared first on Vanguard News.
Guinee news
· Jul 1, 2026
Proxénétisme présumé : Hadiatou »Bandirou » et deux influenceurs fixés sur leur sort
Placés en détention provisoire depuis le 19 mai dernier, Hadiatou Bah, dite « Bandirou », ainsi que les influenceurs Saade et SoprAlpha ont été fixés sur leur sort ce mercredi . Dans sa décision, la juridiction a renvoyé Hadiatou Bah aux fins de poursuites pour proxénétisme et atteinte à l’ordre public. Saade et SoprAlpha ont, []
The College Fix
· Jun 23, 2026
Kentucky battle over in-state tuition for illegal immigrants continues with appeal
A federal judge ruled Kentucky cannot grant in-state tuition rates to illegal immigrants, as it conflicts with federal law. However, a Mexican American legal organization is appealing the decision on behalf of Kentucky students.
Irish News
· Jun 26, 2026
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton admits retaining classified information
His plea agreement with the Justice Department may enable him to avoid time behind bars, but the judge ultimately will decide his punishment.
SundayTimes
· Jul 10, 2026
EDITORIAL | The law applies to everyone, even the aged
The recent jail sentence for an octogenarian former attorney sends a strong message
DNyuz
· Jun 23, 2026
Former Oklahoma death row inmate back in court as case proceeds to retrial in 1997 murder case
A former Oklahoma death row inmate who was released from incarceration after nearly three decades is scheduled to be back in court as his case proceeds to a retrial for a 1997 killing that put him on the brink of execution three times. Richard Glossip’s initial conviction was overturned by the US Supreme Court last year, and []
San Antonio Current
· Jul 2, 2026
ICE delays opening San Antonio warehouse detention facility yet again
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has once again pushed back the opening date for a San Antonio warehouse the agency bought to convert into an immigrant detention center. According to a letter Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones received from ICE officials in late June, the agency now plans to open the facility by mid-2027. The [] The post ICE delays opening San Antonio warehouse detention facility yet again appeared first on San Antonio Current.
Yonhap News Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
(URGENT) Court sentences ex-Justice Minister Park Sung-jae to 25 yrs in prison for martial law role
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The Hollywood Reporter
· Jul 2, 2026
Disgraced Singer Gary Glitter Charged With Historic Sex Offenses, Including Alleged Intercourse With a Girl Under 13
The ex-singer is currently serving jail time in his native U.K. relating to one count of attempted rape, one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13, and four counts of indecent assault.
Sarajevo Times
· Jul 10, 2026
Prison Sentences for Displaying the Flag of the Army of the Republic of BiH
Today, the People’s Assembly of Republika Srpska (NSRS) urgently adopted amendments to the Criminal Code of Republika Srpska. The amendments introduce a three-year prison sentence for publicly displaying, showing, carrying, or promoting symbols, flags, signs, greetings, and paroles that glorify the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The MPS, among Bosniak people, announced [] The post Prison Sentences for Displaying the Flag of the Army of the Republic of BiH appeared first on Sarajevo Times.
Townhall
· Jul 10, 2026
New Jersey's Prison System Just Got Slapped With a Lawsuit
New Jersey's Prison System Just Got Slapped With a Lawsuit
UrduPoint
· Jul 1, 2026
12 criminals held
12 criminals held
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 9, 2026
Delta court grants 30yr old suspected fake lawyer N200,000 bail
A Magistrate Court sitting in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State have granted bail to a 30- year-old suspected fake lawyer, Collins Ehibor. The Court presided over by a Chief Magistrate, Gregory Epete Esq granted him bail in the sum of N200,000.00 with two sureties after he pleaded not guilty to the charges [] Delta court grants 30yr old suspected fake lawyer N200,000 bail
Meduza.io
· Jul 9, 2026
Former ‘Open Russia’ coordinator Igor Rogov sentenced in Poland to seven years in prison on FSB espionage charges
A Polish court has sentenced Igor Rogov, a former coordinator for “Open Russia,” to seven years in prison for espionage on behalf of Russia, according to the Polish news outlet Onet. His wife, Irina, received a three-year sentence for aiding and abetting espionage. The trial was held behind closed doors.
NL Times
1990 rape case brought to court after DNA breakthrough, prosecution seeks 4 years prison
The Public Prosecution Service has recommended a four-year prison sentence in a decades-old sexual offence case. On Tuesday, 59-year-old Willem V.
Malay Mail
· Jun 26, 2026
Kuching court sentences Serian man who raped 15-year-old neighbour to 30 years’ jail, 18 lashes
KUCHING, June 26 — The Sessions Court here has sentenced a 28-year-old man to a total of 30 years in prison and 18...
Limerick Post Newspaper
· Jun 29, 2026
Jail for Limerick man who ‘gloated’ over distress of victims of crime spree on TikTok and losses caused to GAA club
A JUDGE imposed a 12-year prison sentence on a man he said gloated about the distress he caused to his victims on a Tik Tok account called ‘Munster Crime Gang’. At Ennis Circuit Court, Judge Francis Comerford imposed cumulative sentences of 29 years and nine months on three Limerick men, including Eddie Carey (31), of [] The post Jail for Limerick man who ‘gloated’ over distress of victims of crime spree on TikTok and losses caused to GAA club appeared first on Limerick Post.
Our News Bahamas
· Jul 2, 2026
Man Accused Of An Unlawful Sex With 15-Year-Old Girl
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A 24-year-old man is behind bars awaiting a bail hearing after he was accused of an unlawful sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl.
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