Report: Wyoming’s Prison Population Increased in 2017Report: Wyoming’s Prison Population Increased in 2017State prisons across the country had about 12 times more men than women.Associated PressAssociated Press
Russian Sentenced to 18 Months for Being Agent for KremlinRussian Sentenced to 18 Months for Being Agent for KremlinChutkan said she was imposing the sentence to reflect the seriousness of the offense and to promote deterrence.Associated PressAssociated Press
Prison Recommended in Wyoming Perjury CasePrison Recommended in Wyoming Perjury CaseA felony count of forgery and a misdemeanor count of interference with a peace officer were dismissed under the agreement.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Inmate, Convicted of Murder, Dies in Mississippi PrisonWyoming Inmate, Convicted of Murder, Dies in Mississippi PrisonAn autopsy has been ordered in accordance with department policy. Nick LearnedNick Learned
Whitey Bulger, Boston Gangster, Found Dead in Prison at 89Whitey Bulger, Boston Gangster, Found Dead in Prison at 89Authorities did not immediately release a cause of death but said the FBI was notified and is investigating.Associated PressAssociated Press
Casper Man Gets 30-50 Years in Prison for Child Sex CrimesCasper Man Gets 30-50 Years in Prison for Child Sex CrimesA Casper police detective began investigating on March 1 after Voltaire's then-girlfriend found inappropriate pictures of the victim on Voltaire's computer. Nick LearnedNick Learned
Casper Man Faces 3-5 Years in Prison for Child AbuseCasper Man Faces 3-5 Years in Prison for Child AbuseFor sentencing purposes, the court treats an Alford plea as a guilty plea.Nick LearnedNick Learned
Cody Woman Sent to Prison for Embezzling More Than $30KCody Woman Sent to Prison for Embezzling More Than $30KThe judge urged Barela to seek counseling while at the Wyoming Women's Center in Lusk.Associated PressAssociated Press
Bill Cosby Gets 3 to 10 Years in Prison for Sex AssaultBill Cosby Gets 3 to 10 Years in Prison for Sex AssaultThe punishment all but completed the dizzying, late-in-life fall from grace for the comedian, former TV star and breaker of racial barriers.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Man Gets 30-50 Years in Prison for Wife’s DeathWyoming Man Gets 30-50 Years in Prison for Wife’s DeathWelch reported he and his wife got into an argument after he returned home from a dentist appointment.Associated PressAssociated Press