MPs to study controversial prison transfer of killer Luka Magnotta

MPs to study controversial prison transfer of killer Luka Magnotta

A parliamentary committee voted Monday to look into why convicted first-degree murderer Luka Magnotta was quietly transferred from a maximum to a medium-security prison. The standing committee on public safety and national security passed an amended motion during an emergency debate to hold one meeting about Magnotta’s transfer. The committee is now calling for four witnesses to appear … Read more

How Oscar Pistorius will assist at church as part of punishment

How Oscar Pistorius will assist at church as part of punishment

Convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius may have to sweep floors and park the congregation’s cars at his local church as part of his parole deal. SWEEPING FLOORS AND VALET PARKING? This is according to a source who told Mail Online that the former Paralympic runner, who was released from the Atteridgeville Correctional Centre on Friday, was … Read more

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issues 21 pardons, reduces 7 prison sentences

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issues 21 pardons, reduces 7 prison sentences

A man sentenced to life in prison for a 30-year-old Pueblo gang killing will be released next month after receiving clemency from Gov. Jared Polis, who on Thursday granted 21 pardons and commuted seven sentences for people in Colorado’s criminal justice system. Polis issued pardons and commutations to people convicted of drug charges, theft, burglary, … Read more