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Mubarak Is Sentenced to Life in Prison

An Egyptian judge sentenced former President Hosni Mubarak to a life term in prison Saturday for complicity in the killing of unarmed protesters during the uprising that ousted him from power last year. But corruption charges against Mubarak and his sons were dismissed, touching off anger and disbelief in the Arab street.

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U.S. Hikers in Iran Sentenced to 8 Years

Iranian authorities have sentenced two American hikers to eight years in prison for espionage, according to an unnamed source on Iran state television. (more)

Posted on Aug 20, 2011 READ MORE  |  26 COMMENTS


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Skilling Gets 24 Years

Still maintaining his innocence, former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling was sentenced Monday to 24 years for his role in the collapse of the energy giant.  Skilling’s remaining assets will be liquidated, with about $45 million going to a victims’ fund.

Posted on Oct 23, 2006 READ MORE  |  15 COMMENTS


Ex-Rep. Cunningham Gets Eight Years

The bribery conviction nets him eight years—the longest term meted out to a congressman in decades.

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Girl Will Hang for Killing Would-Be Rapist

An 18-year-old Iranian has been sentenced to death for killing one of three men who were trying to rape her and her niece. The Nation sheds light on this shocking travesty.
Before you work up a xenophobic rage, remember that right here in America we execute the underage and mentally retarded.

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