Regulatory

Richmond Jail Placed Under Compliance Plan After Inmate Death Investigations Find Regulatory Issues

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RICHMOND, Va. – Recent investigations into multiple inmate deaths at the Richmond City Justice Center have prompted action from the Board of Local and Regional Jails (BOLRJ). The findings of the board’s review pointed to a consistent failure by the jail to adhere to state standards governing inmate supervision. The gravity of this situation has … Read more

Former China Banking Regulatory Commission Vice Chairman Sentenced to Death with Two-Year Reprieve for $80 Million in Bribes and Abuse of Power

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Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China – Former vice chairman of the now-defunct China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC), Cai Esheng, has been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting over 517 million yuan in bribes and for abusing his power, a court announced on Friday. The punishment could be commuted to life in prison if Cai … Read more