All articles tagged with #punishment
Facial disfigurement has historically been used across cultures as a form of punishment and social control, often to humiliate, mark deviance, or signify moral transgressions, with motivations evolving from symbolic hostility in ancient times to revenge and humiliation in modern contexts.
The United States plans to impose penalties on ships, seafarers, flags, and officials if the International Maritime Organization (IMO) approves a new carbon tax, according to TradeWinds, a global shipping news source.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has vowed to punish Israel’s 'extremist ministers' and pause payments amid political tensions, while facing internal challenges including a vote of no-confidence and opposition within the EU. She called on Europe to take a firm stance and confront these issues directly.
Urban Meyer criticizes the NCAA's punishment for Michigan's sign-stealing scandal, arguing that coaches, not the university, should bear the financial consequences, and suggests the sanctions were too lenient, especially for head coach Jim Harbaugh.
A UC San Diego study finds that when punishers profit from enforcement, cooperation declines and social trust erodes, highlighting the potential negative effects of monetized punishment systems like private prisons and civil asset forfeiture on societal rule-following.
Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer criticized the NCAA's lenient punishment of Michigan for a sign-stealing scandal, highlighting perceived inconsistencies in enforcement and emphasizing the NCAA's diminished authority, especially after Michigan's minimal sanctions despite serious violations.
Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky is facing potential fines and suspension after receiving a technical foul during a game against the Connecticut Sun, with further penalties possible if the league does not rescind the foul.
Syrian rebels have pledged to hold those responsible for atrocities committed under President Bashar al-Assad's regime accountable, as they continue their fight against his government.
Louisiana lawmakers have approved a bill allowing judges to order surgical castration for individuals convicted of severe sex crimes against children under 13. If signed by Governor Jeff Landry, Louisiana would be the first state to implement such a punishment. The bill, authored by Democratic state Sen. Regina Barrow, aims to serve as a deterrent for horrific crimes, though it has faced opposition for being potentially "cruel and unusual punishment."
Two 2,500-year-old skeletons found in China, missing parts of their lower legs, may have belonged to elite individuals who received the "cruel" punishment of amputation, known as "yue," during the Eastern Zhou dynasty. The skeletons, along with artifacts, were discovered in Henan province, indicating high social status. While some argue that the amputations could have been due to trauma, researchers believe they were punitive, based on the men's social status and the Zhou penal code. The well-healed bones and the men's aristocratic diet support this theory, shedding light on the brutality of ancient Chinese penal systems.
The American women's cycling team Cynisca has been punished by the International Cycling Union for attempting to deceive organizers by having a mechanic wear a rider's clothes and mask to sign an entry list at an international race in Belgium. The team's main perpetrator, Danny Van Haute, has been banned from the sport until the end of 2025, while mechanic Moira Barrett is banned through August. Cynisca was fined and suspended from its next international race, and the team and staff have the option to appeal the ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
An Alabama mother has been charged with child abuse after accidentally running over her 7-year-old son while making him walk home from school as a punishment. The incident occurred when the mother, Sarai Rachel James, stopped her car and made her son get out to walk the rest of the way home as a form of punishment for getting in trouble at school. As the boy walked, James drove beside him, but when he tried to grab the car door, he was pulled under and run over by a rear tire. The boy is in stable condition, and James has been charged with aggravated child abuse.
An Alabama mother has been charged with child abuse after accidentally running over her 7-year-old son while making him walk home from school as punishment for getting in trouble earlier in the day. The incident, deemed an accident by investigators, occurred when the mother slowed down and the boy tried to grab the car door handle, resulting in him being pulled under the car and run over by a rear tire. The boy is in stable condition and being treated for abrasions, while the mother has been charged with aggravated child abuse and released on bond.
Russian rapper Vacio faces threats of front-line service in Ukraine after hosting a scandalous "almost naked" party, leading to a swift backlash from the Moscow establishment and potential legal consequences for the host, Instagram influencer Anastasia Ivleeva. The event has sparked controversy amid Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, with attendees facing punishment and backlash from conservative politicians and media figures, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has returned to extreme social conservatism ahead of an upcoming election.
Fifteen US Air National Guard officers have been punished for failing to stop junior colleague Jack Teixeira from allegedly leaking classified documents online. Teixeira, who faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted, posted dozens of secret documents on Discord, a social platform popular with gamers. The leaked documents included detailed US assessments of the war in Ukraine and operations to spy on US allies. The officers were aware of Teixeira's activities but failed to report them, and the lack of supervision during night shifts allowed him to access and print classified documents without detection. The Pentagon is now strengthening its security procedures, and the 102nd Intelligence Wing commander has been relieved of his command.