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Repeat Rapist Who Filmed Sexual Abuse Of Housemate In Maryland Learns Fate
A 65-year-old Maryland man will spend decades in prison after admitting to repeatedly raping a member of his household over a two-year period, prosecutors said. James Thompson, 65, was sentenced to life in prison, with all but 25 years suspended, a judge in Wicomico County Circuit Court, according to the State's Attorney's Office. Thompson pleaded guilty to first-degree rape in March 2025. He was initially indicted on 228 charges following a months-long investigation into the sexual abuse of a minor. Prosecutors said that from 2021 through 2023, he repeatedly raped the victim while they li…
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Child Molester Who Eluded Justice In DMV For 30 Years Learns Fate: 'Ruined My Whole Life'
Donald Bernard Brooks made it 30 years before he was apprehended for a 1994 sexual assault involving a young boy in Maryland. Now, he will spend nearly that much time behind bars after being sentenced in Frederick County, the state's attorney's office announced. Brooks, 67, was arrested last summer after being identified as a possible sex abuse suspect who spent decades on the run dodging law enforcement. On Wednesday, May 28, prosecutors announced that Brooks was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of third-degree sex offense and second-degree sex offense o…
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USPS Honors Army, Navy, Marines With 250th Anniversary Forever Stamps Ahead Of Memorial Day
The US Postal Service is saluting three of America’s proudest military branches with new commemorative stamps released just in time for Memorial Day weekend. USPS unveiled a new set of Forever stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps this week. celebrating their service and sacrifices. Each stamp highlights one of the three branches with its official seal and the words “250 YEARS OF SERVICE,” “SINCE 1775,” and “FOREVER / USA.” “These stamps honor the enduring legacy and unwavering commitment of the men and women who have served and cont…