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Vienna Caregiver on Ankle Monitor Accused of Drugging, Robbing Vulnerable Client

A 50-year-old caregiver, fitted with an ankle monitor for a prior conviction, faces charges for allegedly drugging and robbing a dependent client in Vienna, raising questions about electronic supervision.

Electronic Monitoring Sees Broad Expansion in Federal Supervision Programs

The electronic monitoring sector is experiencing significant expansion, driven by federal agencies' increased reliance on digital tools for community supervision and immigration enforcement. This growth reflects broader trends in criminal justice technology.

Rochester Ankle Monitor Removal Spurs Police Outcry Over Domestic Violence Accountability

A Rochester judge's decision to remove an accused domestic violence offender's GPS ankle bracelet has ignited sharp criticism from local police, raising questions about accountability and victim safety within the justice system.

Sarkozy Seeks Sentence Merger to Preempt Further Electronic Monitoring

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's legal team has petitioned a Paris court to combine two past prison sentences, a move aimed at preventing him from wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet again.

Courts Expand Electronic Monitoring for Pretrial Supervision

Courts increasingly leverage electronic monitoring technology to manage individuals on pretrial release, particularly for those facing serious charges or prior non-compliance issues.

Electronic Monitoring Client Assaulted in Court, Reigniting Bond Debate

A North Carolina man awaiting trial for murder, free on bond and under electronic monitoring, was assaulted in a courthouse, sparking renewed debate over pretrial release.