Life Imprisonment Video and Articles

Cocaine Washes Up On Philippine Island

01 Feb 2010

…up does not mean you have no liability. You would also be punished. If we catch you, you will not get out of jail," she said. Possession of large amounts of illegal drugs is punishable by life imprisonment in the Philippines. ...

Jury Finds Man Guilty of Murder in Kansa

29 Jan 2010

…killing abortion providers was justified. If convicted of first-degree murder, Roeder faces a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after 25 years. Prosecutors could later ask the judge to impose a so-called "Hard 50… ...

Ringleader of Homegrown Terror Plot Gets

18 Jan 2010

…I just want to reassure you that the promises I made (to rehabilitate), I'll do my best." The prosecution sought life imprisonment, while Amara's defense asked for a sentence of between 18 and 20 years. Amara will be eligible to apply for parole after… ...

5 Americans Detained in Pakistan Allege

18 Jan 2010

…code and anti-terrorism law. The most serious charge is conspiracy to carry out a terrorist act, which could carry life imprisonment depending on what the act is, according to prosecutor Nadim Akram Cheema and police officer Amir Shirazi. Prosecutors… ...

Pakistan to Seek Terror Charges Against

31 Dec 2009

Pakistani police say they plan to ask a court to charge five Americans arrested in early December with terrorism, and will seek life imprisonment sentences against them. ...

Uganda Debates Death Penalty for Gays

08 Dec 2009

…could face capital punishment, but the legislation does not define the term. Anyone convicted of a homosexual act faces life imprisonment. Anyone who "aids, abets, counsels or procures another to engage of acts of homosexuality" faces seven years in prison… ...

Suspect in Nazi Trial Admits Killings

08 Dec 2009

…and eventually return to Germany. He was sentenced to death in absentia in the Netherlands in 1949 -- later commuted to life imprisonment -- but has managed to avoid jail so far. In another development Tuesday, the court rejected a defense motion arguing… ...

'Upset' Amanda Knox Gets Visit From Fami

05 Dec 2009

…they were satisfied with the ruling and would not seek to appeal, even though the court did not grant their request for life imprisonment . Prosecutor Manuela Comodi said that the verdict "recognizes the defendants are guilty of all the crimes they had been… ...

Family 'Satisfied' With Knox Conviction

05 Dec 2009

…they were satisfied with the ruling and would not seek to appeal, even though the court did not grant their request for life imprisonment. Prosecutor Manuela Comodi said that the verdict "recognizes the defendants are guilty of all the crimes they had been… ...

Victim's Family Says Amanda Knox Convict

05 Dec 2009

…they were satisfied with the ruling and would not seek to appeal, even though the court did not grant their request for life imprisonment. Prosecutor Manuela Comodi said that the verdict "recognizes the defendants are guilty of all the crimes they had been… ...

Indiana Teenager Charged in Strangulatio

03 Dec 2009

…happy, more happy than she had seen him in a while." Negangard said he will consider seeking the maximum prison term of life without parole. Conley's age makes him ineligible for the death penalty. "I believe Andrew Conley is a dangerous person, and that… ...

Uganda May Execute HIV-Positive Gays

28 Nov 2009

…after receiving its first reading last month. According to the bill, a person who is convicted of gay sex is liable for life imprisonment and death for a second offense. It also states that if a person engaging in gay sex is also HIV positive he/she would… ...

Suspect in Nazi Trial Proud of His SS Se

27 Nov 2009

…POW camp and eventually return to Germany. He was sentenced to death in the Netherlands in 1949 — later commuted to life imprisonment — but Boere has managed to avoid jail so far. Still, Boere told the court he was aware of the possibility he would… ...

Life Sought for Murder Suspect in Italy

21 Nov 2009

…Kercher. They deny wrongdoing. Knox, who is from Seattle, took a deep breath when Prosecutor Giuliano Mignini requested life imprisonment -- Italy's stiffest punishment. She then addressed the court, saying that the accusations against her were "pure… ...

Deadliest Office Shootings

06 Nov 2009

…and flees in a company van. He surrenders after a five-hour standoff with police and is convicted and sentenced to life without parole. Sept. 14, 1989 Joseph Wesbecker, 47, shoots and kills eight and injures 12 at Standard Gravure in Louisville, Ky… ...

British Playboy Kills Tenant in $3.2M Pr

08 Sep 2009

A British playboy who held a fundraising event for Hillary Clinton is facing life imprisonment for the murder of a caretaker who stood in the way of a $3.2 million property deal. ...

Ohio Teen Gets 23 Years in Prison for Ki

16 Jun 2009

…prison for crimes rooted in his obsession with video games with violent themes. Daniel Petric, 17, who could have gotten life without parole, shook his head slightly, sniffled and held back tears but sat down without saying a word when given the chance by Lorain… ...

Missouri Woman Pleads Guilty to Kidnappi

15 Jun 2009

…after Riley, 42, and Davis took her to Missouri. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 14. Riley has been sentenced to life without parole for Spicer's murder and to eight additional life sentences and 239 years in prison for 25 other counts, all of which… ...