Conviction

Blagojevich guilty on one count lieing to the FBI,

Former governor Rod Blagojevich was found guilty on only one count

-- providing false statements

-- against him.

Doctor sentenced to almost 22 years in prison

(AP) - A Shelby County doctor has been sentenced to almost 22 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to illegally issuing prescriptions for oxycodone, Lortab and Xanax.

Actor Wesley Snipes Loses Appeal, Will Serve 3 Year Prison Sentence For Tax Evasion

Actor Wesley Snipes was dealt a devastating blow today by a federal appeals court. His 36 month prison sentence was upheld by the court for tax evasion according to TMZ. The 'New Jack City' actor tried to argue that the sentence was unreasonable, but that argument failed.

Woman Gets 9 Years for Sex With Son

A Detroit-area woman who pleaded guilty to having sex with the biological son she gave up for adoption and later tracked down on the Internet has been sentenced nine years to 30 years in prison.

SC teacher gets 3 years in prison for sex texts

A former South Carolina teacher has been ordered to spend three years in prison after admitting he sent sexually explicit text messages to underage girls. Prosecutors say 28-year-old Vernon Cheeks pleaded guilty Thursday to criminal solicitation of a minor and was sentenced to 10 years in prison, suspended upon serving three years behind bars and three years of probation.