It can be a difficult time if someone you know has been sent to jail. You may have mixed feelings of anger, sadness and a desire to support the person you know. One way to offer support is by writing a letter of encouragement to your friend or family member, letting them know that y...
Nearly two years passed as Lyle and Erik Menendez sat in jail, awaiting a second trial. Some of their family members, like Alan Andersen, believed that they were justified in the killings. Alan Andersen: I know they did what they did because they were...
As the only victim who elected to address the court in person, Camara said she felt empowered by finally standing up for what was right and sharing her story to the judge. She said it was comforting to see Rohrick placed in handcuffs and taken immediately to jail, knowing he surrendered ...
Whereas I had originally planned to leave town that Saturday morning to help with a family crisis, I instead sat in jail for 17 hours, naked most of the time, and none of my friends, family, or neighbors knew where I was. It was my close friend and business manager, worriedly searching...
The highly emotional letter was unsealed by U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain more than three weeks afterthe judge sentencedAimee Harris to one month in federal jail and three months of home detention. "My goal in asking Your Honor to impose a term of incarceration is to ensure tha...
Sentenced:Currently in jail awaiting his retrial on double-murder charges What Happened:YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, was arrested in February of 2019for his alleged role in the murder of his best friends YNW Sakchaser (Anthony Williams) and YNW Juvy (Christopher Thomas Jr.) on Oct. 26, ...
At one time 99% of all scientists believed the sun revolved around the Earth too, only continuing scientific research in the face of overwhelming opposition which included the possibility of jail, torture, brought out the truth of the solar system. Why should we relegate ourselves to another “...
Absent any other evidence, it means that this kid got expelled from school and did 100 days in kiddy jail for writing a poem. It might have been a dark and sad poem, and it may be violent, and maybe the kid needs mental help — but absent a locker full of guns and a history of...
If one is “free thinking,” or wild, Puritans may label one as a sinner and throw one in jail. “They grew out of his heart, and typify, it may be, some hideous secret that was buried with him, and which he had done better to confess during his lifetime.” (90) This shows ...
In the third paragraph, you should give the judge a clear reason for why they should listen to your letter. For example, if you are writing to ask for leniency, or perhaps no jail time, explain how the defendant is a good person or has obligations, such as the care of children or pa...