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Since 1994, the violent crime rates have been decreasing steadily. Nevertheless, the prison population is continually increasing over many decades. Currently, there are more than two million people imprisoned in the US. It is the largest population so far across the world. However, Pew Charity Trusts published their study recently that showed the prison population of US is on decline. Their research reveal that decline in crime in year 2013 actually coincided with decline in prison population. Moreover, the study showed drop in number of prisoners in more than 30 of the 50 states in the US whereas imprisonment continued to increase in other states.

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Even those who are guilty of violating some laws are nonviolent offenders. Almost 70% of prison population comprises of nonviolent offenders. Many people among them are not actually guilty of transgression but in fact, they target themselves in state violence. While violence among citizens dropped to significant amount, violence carried out by police against these citizens is increasing sharply. The annual Uniform Crime Report of FBI shows that the police shot 461 felony suspects last year. During the same period, gun sales increased rapidly in the country. It supports the idea that people with guns are actually contributing to make society a safe place.

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The U.S. District Court filed charges on reality television stars Teresa and Joe Giudice for bankruptcy, bank, and mortgage fraud charges totaling more than $4 million.

On October 2, 2014, U.S. District Court Judge sentenced Teresa to 15 months for multiple fraud charges that she pleaded guilty to earlier this year. 
She has to surrender to authorities on January 5, 2015. Just before receiving her sentence, Teresa told the Judge that she takes responsibility for her actions and didn’t care about the Bravo TV series. She also said she was “more sorry than anyone will ever know.” Her words may have had some effect as the prosecutors were seeking 21 months.

Joe was sentenced to three years and after the sentencing, Joe told the court that he was “humiliated” by his actions and also took “full responsibility” for the consequences. Since Teresa has the less time to serve, she will go to prison first and Joe will take care of the kids while she is in prison. Joe will go to prison once Teresa is released from prison. Joe could also face possible deportation back to Italy after Joe serves his time.

“Prison is the appropriate penalty for these serious financial crimes,” said U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman after the sentencing.

Bravo TV has given no word on how today’s sentencing will effect the outcome of the show for the remainder of season six.

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