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Results tagged “jail”

Teen who gave judge the finger sent to jail

Feb. 6: Eighteen-year-old Penelope Soto was arrested for drug possession and, after making snotty remarks to the judge, got slapped with a $10,000 fine. Not having learned her lesson, Soto then made an obscene gesture to the judge, who found her in contempt and sentenced her to 30 days in prison. Eighteen-year-old Penelope Soto was arrested for drug possession and, after making snotty remarks to the judge, got slapped with a $10,000 fine. Not having learned her lesson, Soto then made an obscene gesture to the judge, who found her in contempt and sentenced her to 30 days in prison. (TODAY)

Former CIA officer: Jail sentence a 'badge of honor'

Jan. 28: A federal judge has sentenced former CIA officer John Kiriakou to 30 months in jail, making him the first officer to be sent to jail for leaking classified secrets. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports on the case and Kiriakou says he leaked the information to speak out against torture, calling himself a A federal judge has sentenced former CIA officer John Kiriakou to 30 months in jail, making him the first officer to be sent to jail for leaking classified secrets. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports on the case and Kiriakou says he leaked the information to speak out against torture, calling himself a "whistleblower." (TODAY)

Which Monopoly token should 'go to jail'

Jan. 10: Hasbro, maker of the board game Monopoly, is going to introduce a new token, but first one of the classic tokens will have to go. The TODAY anchors, and many of the game's fans, are up in arms at the thought that their favorite game piece might bite the dust. Hasbro, maker of the board game Monopoly, is going to introduce a new token, but first one of the classic tokens will have to go. The TODAY anchors, and many of the game's fans, are up in arms at the thought that their favorite game piece might bite the dust. (TODAY)

Zimmerman released from jail

July 6: Raw video: George Zimmerman is released from the Seminole County Jail in Florida after making bail on Friday. (NBC News)Raw video: George Zimmerman is released from the Seminole County Jail in Florida after making bail on Friday. (NBC News)

Home from jail, alleged 'soccer mom madam' speaks

June 27: In a TODAY exclusive, so-called In a TODAY exclusive, so-called "soccer mom madam" Anna Gristina, the woman accused of running a high-end Manhattan prostitution ring, speaks from her home, saying her release from jail on bond feels "too good to be true." NBC's Jeff Rossen reports. (TODAY)

George Zimmerman back in jail

June 4: After being free on bond for the past six weeks, the man charged with second degree murder in the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, is back in solitary confinement for allegedly concealing over $135,000 in donations to his defense fund. NBC's Kerry Sanders reports. After being free on bond for the past six weeks, the man charged with second degree murder in the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, is back in solitary confinement for allegedly concealing over $135,000 in donations to his defense fund. NBC's Kerry Sanders reports. (TODAY)

'Neighbor from hell' headed to jail

June 3: A Minnesota woman who harassed her neighbors unmercifully for years is due to go to jail for 60 days starting tomorrow. NBC's Craig Melvin reports. A Minnesota woman who harassed her neighbors unmercifully for years is due to go to jail for 60 days starting tomorrow. NBC's Craig Melvin reports. (TODAY)

'Neighbor from hell' headed to jail

June 3: A Minnesota woman who harassed her neighbors unmercifully for years is due to go to jail for 60 days starting tomorrow. NBC's Craig Melvin reports. A Minnesota woman who harassed her neighbors unmercifully for years is due to go to jail for 60 days starting tomorrow. NBC's Craig Melvin reports. (TODAY)

Touching letters connect nieces with aunt in jail

March 26: Two sisters learn a lesson in redemption and forgiveness when a class project enables them to reconnect with their aunt, who is serving time in prison. TODAY's Natalie Morales reports Two sisters learn a lesson in redemption and forgiveness when a class project enables them to reconnect with their aunt, who is serving time in prison. TODAY's Natalie Morales reports (TODAY)

Caught! Lawyer faces jail for helping client steal

March 15: Surveillance video caught New Mexico divorce lawyer Raymond Van Arnam helping his client steal property from a house where she used to live, and now he faces criminal charges. NBC's Craig Melvin reports.  Surveillance video caught New Mexico divorce lawyer Raymond Van Arnam helping his client steal property from a house where she used to live, and now he faces criminal charges. NBC's Craig Melvin reports. (TODAY)

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