
Federal Judge Orders House Arrest Over ‘Barbaric’ Jail
U.S. District Court Judge Gary Brown is getting public recognition and support after carefully considering a suspect’s personal safety when crafting a customized sentence for him. He’s also getting a lot of attention for his choice of wording as the sentence was handed down, calling Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center “barbaric.” According to court records, the […]
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Drug Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years After 4 Customers OD
Marquis Douglas, a 39-year-old Long Island resident, was recently handed down a significant 25-year sentence after being accused of distributing deadly drugs. While many drugs have the potential to be deadly, the ones distributed specifically by Douglas were directly linked to at least four people’s deaths. Marquis went by the street names “Prince” and “President,” […]
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3 Gang Members Sentenced to Prision
On June 24, U.S. District Judge Hector Gonzalez handed down sentences for three suspected gang members who have all been convicted of violent racketeering offenses. According to reports, all three males were a part of a well-known violent gang in Brooklyn called Real Ryte. The gang was responsible for numerous organized criminal incidents between 2015 […]
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Brooklyn Man Gets 17 Years to Life for Sexual Attack
On May 30, 2024, 44-year-old Leroy Hatcher was sentenced to serve 17 years to life in prison after being found guilty of first-degree attempted criminal sexual act and first-degree sexual abuse. According to court records, Hatcher pleaded guilty after reviewing the evidence against him and considering his legal options. Reports show that the victim, a […]
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