This episode of "Crazy Prison Stories" showcases Shawn Robert Johnson, currently serving a 60-year sentence at New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, NJ. Shawn finds himself 16 years into this lengthy term, but our story unfolds when he was just a 16-year-old on the streets.

Ex-Las Vegas Raider Henry Ruggs sentenced to 3-plus years in prison.

Former Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs has been sentenced to a minimum of three years in a Nevada prison for causing a fatal crash under the influence, speeding at 156 mph on a city street nearly two years ago. The crash resulted in death, injury, and Ruggs' remorse. He plans to educate others about the dangers of reckless driving and alcohol. The victim's family hopes for positive change. Ruggs was led away in handcuffs after the sentencing.

A U.S. judge has handed down a 10-year prison sentence to Canadian rapper Tory Lanez on Tuesday for shooting and injuring hip-hop sensation Megan Thee Stallion.The verdict was delivered by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Herriford to 31-year-old Lanez, hailing from Brampton, Ontario. Lanez had been found guilty in December of three serious felonies:

1. Assault with a semi-automatic firearm.
2. Possessing a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle.
3. Discharging a firearm with gross negligence.

This sentence marks the conclusion of a gripping trial that ignited a cultural storm within the hip-hop community. It brought forth critical issues, including the hesitance of Black victims to engage with law enforcement, gender dynamics in hip-hop, the toxicity of online spaces, safeguarding Black women, and the impact of misogynoir, a specific form of misogyny experienced by Black women.Judge Herriford expressed the difficulty in reconciling the image of Lanez as a kind, charitable individual and a good father, as portrayed by many during the sentencing hearing, with the same person who fired the weapon at Megan.The judge stated, "Sometimes good people make poor choices. Actions bear consequences, and there are no victors in this case."

Have you ever wondered what it's like to go to church inside a maximum-security prison? Shawn Robert Johnson is currently 16 years into a 60-year sentence in New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, NJ. In today's episode, we have a Bible study that Shawn recently taught to a group of inmates. Shawn's sermon is titled 'Seek the Lord.

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, convicted of the 2020 shooting of hip-hop artist Megan Thee Stallion, is facing a possible 13-year prison sentence as urged by prosecutors. The ongoing sentencing hearing is scheduled to continue this Tuesday.During a hearing at the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday, Megan, whose legal name is Megan Pete, vocally advocated for a severe penalty for Lanez. According to the Associated Press, she read a written statement expressing her stance.In Megan's statement, she disclosed, "Since the defendant's brutal shooting, peaceful days have eluded me entirely." She highlighted the emotional anguish inflicted by Lanez's actions post-shooting, notably his online activities that instigated attacks against her.While Megan contemplated addressing the court in person, she ultimately admitted, "Facing Tory in the same room was beyond my capacity."

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Today we have messages from Adonis Thomas and Dawan Ingram, both called in from New Jersey State Prison in Trenton New Jersey to talk about issues that are affecting them today.

Police arrested a 17-year-old high school student in connection with a hate-motivated murder charge. The fatal stabbing of a 28-year-old professional dancer occurred during an altercation between two groups of friends at a New York City gas station last weekend.The teenager was taken into custody on Friday for the killing of O’Shae Sibley, a 28-year-old gay individual. The defendant's name has not been released by the authorities."Parents lost a child, a child, to something that was clearly a hate crime," stated Mayor Eric Adams, a former police captain, during a news conference outside the Brooklyn gas station where the incident took place on July 29.

The ex-president of a major police union received a two-year prison sentence for embezzling $600,000 from a fund contributed by members of the Sergeants Benevolent Association. The sentencing took place in Manhattan federal court, where Judge John G. Koeltl considered Mullins' long-standing police career and charitable actions spanning four decades while addressing his criminal activities from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, Mullins was instructed to surrender $600,000 and provide equal restitution.

Actor Jonathan Majors' domestic violence trial was delayed until at least Sept. 6 as New York City prosecutors requested additional preparation time. Majors, 33, attended court for the anticipated trial commencement related to charges from a March altercation with a woman. She alleged he twisted her arm, struck her head, and shoved her into a vehicle. The woman received medical care for minor neck and head injuries, including a cut to her ear. Majors faces misdemeanor charges, including assault, and could face up to a year in jail if found guilty.

An 87-year-old Maine woman bravely fought off a teenage attacker, then fed him due to his apparent hunger after the encounter. Marjorie Perkins woke at 2 a.m. on July 26 to find the shirtless and pantless intruder threatening her. Determined to defend herself, she chose to stand her ground, displaying both courage and compassion in the extraordinary event.