The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity: Amish Woman Who Drowned 4-Year-Old Son to 'Give Him to God' Avoids Prison

Ruth Miller, an Amish mother, was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the drowning of her son, highlighting the intersection of mental illness, religion, and law.

International Business Times UK · Mar 4

Why Is Sean 'Diddy' Combs Set For Early Federal Prison Release? Everything We Know So Far

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has had his federal prison release date moved up to 25 April 2028, with officials crediting standard good‑time rules and a drug‑rehab programme rather than any special treatment.

International Business Times UK · Mar 4

'Doomsday Fears' Pushed Ohio Mom to Kill Four-Year-Old Son, but She's Not Going to Prison

An Ohio judge ruled a woman not guilty of murder due to insanity after she drowned her son and attempted to kill her other children.

International Business Times UK · Mar 4

10 Photos of Ghetts: Rapper Jailed for 12 Years Over High-Speed Road Tragedy

British rapper Ghetts was sentenced to 12 years for a fatal hit-and-run in East London. Learn the shocking details, his legal past, and the case's impact on the music scene.

International Business Times UK · Mar 4

The UK scandal of women handcuffed while in labour: ‘I was so shocked when the restraints weren’t removed’

Pregnant women prisoners in England are being handcuffed to prison officers – often male – during intimate vaginal examinations and long, agonising births. Will this dehumanising treatment be stopped?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4

Louisiana mayor convicted of raping 16-year-old boy at her home while still in office

Misty Roberts, 43, faces sentences of up to 10 and seven years in prison after July 2024 sexual assault at pool party

The Guardian - US · Mar 4

'Stain on our community' that kids are imprisoned

A social justice advocate, who spent two years in prison for drug dealing, says vulnerable women need better support, and children should not be jailed.

AAP · Mar 4

Man released after more than 25 years in prison over coerced murder confession

George Calicut Jr. had been serving a life sentence

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Georgia dad is the latest parent to be convicted when a child is accused of gun violence

A jury in Georgia quickly convicted a man who gave his son a gun linked to the fatal shooting of two students and two teachers

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Sex offender takes his own life in London prison after believing staff were trying to kill him

Peter Magloire, 65, suffered from paranoia and poor mental health before his death

Evening Standard · Mar 3