Malcolm Shabazz, the grandson of iconic leader Malcolm X who was killed in Mexico City in an apparent beating on Thursday morning, had dedicated his life to helping young people after the trials of his own troubled youth. Shabazz, 29, became known at the age of 12 when he was convicted for purposely starting the [...]
Conrad Murray: ‘Release Me From Prison Or I’ll Die’
June 18, 2012 | Posted by
First Floyd Mayweather, and now Conrad Murray, the doctor convicted for being liable for the death of music icon Michael Jackson. Attorneys for Murray are pleading with a judge to release him from the L.A. County Jail because he could die because of the immense toll being incarcerated is taking on his body. Here’s the [...]
Floyd Mayweather: Vegas Deputy Disputes Claims of Mistreatment
June 15, 2012 | Posted by
John Donahue, the deputy chief of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in the Detention Services Division, had enough of Floyd Mayweather’s complaints about his incarceration at Clark County Detention Center. So, Donahue refuted Mayweather’s complaints, point by point. His request to be released and placed on house arrest was denied by a Vegas judge. [...]
Floyd Mayweather’s Lawyers Want Him Out Of Jail . . . Now
June 12, 2012 | Posted by
LAS VEGAS – Apparently, prison is not so comfortable for Floyd Mayweather Jr. Go figure. His lawyers are claiming that the undefeated champion boxer may never fight again if he’s not released from jail he entered earlier this month. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Mayweather’s lawyers filed an emergency motion Monday asking that he serve [...]
Floyd Mayweather Won’t Get To See Pacquiao Fight In Prison
June 8, 2012 | Posted by
As inmate No. 1363917 at Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather Jr. will not be allowed to see be able to see Manny Pacquiao’s pay-per-view fight Saturday night against Timothy Bradley. Mayweather has no access to a television, telephone or computer while incarcerated in a small jail cell where he has been [...]
Mayweather Mug Shot Released For 87-Day Prison Stay
June 2, 2012 | Posted by
Yesterday TMZ got its hands on the mug shot of boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., taken moments after he turned himself into police to begin his 87-day jail sentence in Las Vegas stemming from a domestic dispute. Mayweather allegedly beat up the mother of his children while they stood by watching. While incarcerated, Mayweather initially [...]
Floyd Mayweather Goes to Prison Today, a Sign of How Far Boxing Has Fallen
June 1, 2012 | Posted by
The face of boxing steps into prison today, an 87-day stint that defines the sport as much as it defines the times and the man. That is not a compliment. It, in fact, is an indictment—on boxing, the world we live in and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. With an opportunity to represent himself and his sport [...]
Bengals Rookie Gets 3 Years In Prison For College Crimes
May 25, 2012 | Posted by
Brandon Joiner, an undrafted rookie on the Cincinnati Bengals’ roster, was sentenced to three years in prison on charges stemming from a 2007 incident that occurred when he was playing at Texas A&M. according to the Bryan-College Station Eagle. Joiner, a linebacker, was indicted for two counts of aggravated robbery and one charge of felony [...]
Juveniles Serving Life in Prison Subject to Harsher Treatment Than Adults
May 16, 2012 | Posted by
Juvenile offenders who are sentenced to life in prison are subjected to harsher treatment than their adult counterparts, according to multiple sources. Experts say the blame lies with immaturity on the youngsters’ part and an inability to effectively navigate the justice system. For instance, juvenile offenders are more likely to reject plea deals. According to [...]
