A Siberian cult leader who claims to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ was sentenced to 12 years in a Russian prison camp after his conviction for physically and financially harming his followers.

The Supreme Court announced Monday it will take up the case of a devout Rastafarian whose head was forcibly shaved by Louisiana prison guards despite the man’s religious vow not to cut his dreadlocks.

Rapper Silentó began his 30-year prison sentence this week with an unrecognizable appearance, sporting a completely shaved head. The 27-year-old rapper -- born Ricky Lamar Hawk and best known for his ...