The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Two of El Mencho's Alleged Bodyguards Transferred to Mexico's Highest-Security Prison

Those taken by the National Guard to El Altiplano were identified as Andrés "N" and Genaro "N," described as suspected members of El Mencho's security personnel. Both appeared remotely before a judge.

Latin Times · Feb 26

Afghanistan's new penal code sets 15 days in prison for wife-beating, 5 months for animal fights

A new penal code issued by decree in Afghanistan sets harsher punishments for the mistreatment of animals than for domestic violence against women and solidifies into law inequality based on gender and social status

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Suspect identified after attack on Soham Killer Ian Huntley in prison workshop

The Soham killer was treated for head injuries and remains in a serious condition in hospital.

Evening Standard · Feb 26

Iranian woman jailed in France may become pawn in Tehran prisoner swap

Convicted in France for “glorifying terrorism”, the Iranian national is being mentioned as part of a potential prisoner-swap scenario with Tehran involving French detainees Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who have been released from jail but cannot leave Iran.

Euronews · Feb 26

Did Robert Cosby Jr. Take His Own Life? 'RHOSLC' Star's Son Dies Weeks After Leaving Prison

Robert Cosby Jr., son of Mary Cosby from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, has died at 23. Authorities are investigating a possible overdose.

International Business Times UK · Feb 26

Revealed: Courts were nearly shut down as prisons reached breaking point in wake of 2024 riots

Senior judges and the Ministry of Justice were close to being forced to shut down the courts to stop people being sent to overflowing prisons

Evening Standard · Feb 26

Soham murderer Ian Huntley seriously injured in prison attack

Inmate understood to be Huntley taken to hospital after being assaulted at HMP Frankland in County Durham

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26

Yusuf was trafficked into Islamic State territory as a boy – now the Australian faces a ‘vague and chaotic’ situation

While Yusuf is believed to be trapped in Iraq’s opaque prison system, hundreds of kilometres away, his mother remains in a Syrian detention camp with other Australian families

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26

Soham killer Ian Huntley ‘left with 5% chance of survival’ after jail attack ‘by inmate with metal spike’

Huntley, 52, left lying in a pool of blood on a wing at HMP Frankland, County Durham, and is now in medically-induced coma

Evening Standard · Feb 26

Murderer Ian Huntley seriously injured in prison assault

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The Independent UK · Feb 26