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New Hampshire man sentenced to 7 years for Battle of Bunkerville role
by Brian SeayA judge sentenced a New Hampshire man to more than seven years in federal prison for his role in the armed standoff at Cliven Bundy’s cattle ranch in 2014.
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Bipartisan push in Illinois legislature would increase sentencing for repeat gun offenders
by Brian SeayIn an effort to curb Chicago gun violence, the Illinois House on Monday approved a bill that would boost sentencing requirements for repeat gun offenders.
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Oregon gun shop owner gets 2 years for selling firearms to felon
by Jennifer CruzWilson Lee Clow claimed he was operating a "reverse-sting" on the ATF when he sold firearms to the felon. He said he knew the buyer was an ATF informant, but was tired of the "bullshit."
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Former highway patrol officer charged with cyberstalking
by Brian SeayA former Ohio State Highway Patrol lieutenant was arrested and charged last week with cyberstalking and deprivation of rights under color of law.
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Man accidentally released from prison 90 years early back in custody over immigration status
by Jennifer CruzLima-Marin was serving 98 years when, due to a paperwork error, he was accidentally released in 2008. Only officials didn’t realize he was gone until 2014.
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3 correctional officers injured in Tennessee prison attack
by Andrew SheppersonThree correctional officers were assaulted and injured in a Tennessee prison attack Sunday, with two in stable condition and one already released from a local hospital.
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At least 1 injured in hostage situation at Delaware prison as inmates demand reform
by Jennifer CruzAmong demands for better treatment, inmates cited “all the things” Donald Trump is doing and will do to make the prison worse as a reason for the takeover.
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Judge orders Pulse shooter’s widow to undergo psych evaluation
by Brian SeaySalman pleaded not guilty last month to charges of obstruction of justice and aiding and abetting in connection with her husband’s June 12 massacre.
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ATF mandates use of new Form 4473 starting Monday
by Brian SeayFederally licensed gun dealers will have to start using a new background check form Monday that has been revised to address marijuana use and specify “sex” rather than “gender,” among other changes.
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President issues 153 commutations and 78 pardons, many for gun crimes
by Chris EgerPresident Obama on Tuesday granted clemency to 231 people with about one in six doing some sort of time on federal weapons charges.
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North Carolina man gets life in prison for terrorist plot
by Brian SeayA 20-year-old North Carolina man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to attempting to commit terrorism.
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Obama has now granted commutations to over 1,000 federal inmates
by Chris EgerPresident Obama on Tuesday commuted the sentences of 79 federal inmates doing hard time, and almost one in five were in jail partially because of the illegal guns they carried.
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