Donald J. Trump aligns with accused criminals during his 2024 campaign

Donald J. Trump aligns himself with defendants and convicted criminals during his 2024 campaign, embracing an outlaw image. He surrounds himself with accused criminals and convicts as he awaits the conclusion of his Manhattan trial, leaning into a narrative of lawlessness.

Ukraine's Legislation to Recruit Prisoners for Military Service

Ukraine's Parliament passes a law allowing certain convicts to be released early in exchange for military service to bolster its military against Russia's invasion. The law excludes mass murderers, rapists, pedophiles, drug dealers, and political prisoners. Russia has a history of using prisoners for military service, with reports of high casualties and tough conditions.

President Biden's Executive Order on Voting Access

President Joe Biden's executive order on voting access focused on registering convicts and involved left-wing NGOs, according to the Heritage Foundation's Oversight Project investigation.

Recruitment of Convict Soldiers by Vladimir Putin for Ukraine War

Vladimir Putin recruited soldiers from Russian prisons to fight in Ukraine, promising pardons. After returning, some have committed heinous crimes, including sexual assault, rape, murder, and cannibalism, causing societal impacts and fears in Russia. Many of these released convicts were part of the Wagner paramilitary group.