Welcome to Bastøy Prison Island. A lush, one square mile isle comprised of pine trees, beautiful coastlines, and serene ocean sunset views. 115 prisoners are fortunate enough to stay at this so-called “prison.” The inmates enjoy amenities such as a sauna, tennis courts, horseback riding, prime fishing spots, and a beach for sunbathing. There is…
One Sunday after worship, the preacher noticed a little boy named Alex staring up at a large plaque hanging in the foyer. This plaque had names listed all over it and American flags on each side. The six-year-old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the preacher walked up, stood beside the…
In 1999, Daniel Larsen was convicted of a crime in California and put in prison. Ten years later, new witnesses came forward, stacking the evidence in Larsen’s favor. As a result, a federal magistrate ruled that Larsen had been denied rights to a fair trial and ordered his immediate release. Unfortunately, because of some complicated…
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