A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned the U.S. Marshals Service’s policy of shackling defendants’ legs when they make their initial appearances in district court. In a 2-1 decision, the U.S.

An iron ball and chain found on the banks of London's River Thames is causing a stir among archaeologists who say the 300-year-old artifact used to restrain convicts on ships may have a gruesome story ...