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Prison work assignments used to lure and rape female inmates. Guards sometimes walk free

As part of a sweeping two-year investigation into prison labor, The Associated Press found that correctional staff nationwide have been accused of using inmate work assignments to sexually abuse incarcerated women, luring them to isolated spots, out of view of security cameras

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‘He’s been punished enough’: Family’s plea for prisoner who set himself alight under indefinite jail term

Exclusive: On the day 1,800 released IPP prisoners will finally have their lifetime licence terminated, Thomas White is still fighting for a hospital bed as his mental health deteriorates

The Independent UK

Jury chooses life in prison for man who killed 2 from Vietnam in Las Vegas hotel room in 2018

A jury in Nevada decided that a man should serve life in state prison with no chance of parole for breaking into a room at a Las Vegas Strip hotel-casino and killing two Vietnamese tour leaders in 2018

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Halloween in Prison: Erik and Lyle Menendez's Plans for the Spookiest Night of the Year

While the news of their potential freedom looms overhead, brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez are thinking about something else: preparing themselves for a small Halloween party inside Richard J. Donovan Correctional.

Latin Times

Justices refuse to stop execution of South Carolina inmate who says the jury was racially biased

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to stop the execution of South Carolina inmate Richard Moore

The Independent UK

Arkansas purchases 815 acres of land for nearly $3 million to build new prison

Arkansas has purchased 815 acres of land to build a new prison intended to ease a backlog of inmates being held in county jails

The Independent UK

Cleavage-sparing mastectomy numbers ‘inflated’, breast surgeon tells inquest

Giving evidence remotely from prison, Ian Paterson said his version of a mastectomy was simply an ‘adaptation’, not a new procedure.

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Prison Psychologist Reveals Chilling Details In Delphi Murders Case

Indiana prison psychologist testifies about Delphi murders suspect Richard Allen's disturbing confessions and behavior, shedding light on the case.

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Man jailed over hotel rioting died from ‘hanging’ in prison, inquest told

Peter Lynch died on October 19 after he was jailed for two years and eight months for his part in the disorder outside a hotel housing asylum seekers.

Evening Standard

Woman admits ‘inappropriate relationship’ with Zara Aleena’s murderer in prison

Hayley Jones, 33, admitted misconduct in a public office when she appeared at Woolwich Crown Court on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Prison worker admits ‘inappropriate relationship’ with Zara Aleena’s murderer at HMP Belmarsh

Hayley Jones, 33, admitted misconduct in a public office when she appeared at Woolwich Crown Court on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Brother of imprisoned blogger speaks of anguish ahead of arrest anniversary

Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist from Dumbarton, was detained in India weeks after his wedding in November 2017.

The Independent UK

‘Crazy’ to leave breast tissue behind in mastectomy, rogue surgeon tells inquest

Ian Paterson gave evidence at the inquest into the death of former patient Elaine Turbill from prison on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Progressive State Prison Official Appointed To Justice Department Advisory Board

Cheryl Strange appointed to NIC advisory board for her work on gender-affirming care for transgender inmates in Washington state.

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Tiger King's Joe Exotic announces engagement to fellow prison inmate

Tiger King’s Joe Exotic has announced his engagement and is set to tie the knot for the... sixth time!

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Attacks on prison staff in England and Wales hit 21-year high

More than 10,000 such assaults were recorded in the year to June, Ministry of Justice figures show.

The Independent UK

Prison self-harm at record high as deaths, assaults and staff attacks surge in overcrowding crisis

A prisoner self-harmed once every seven minutes and was assaulted once every 18 minutes in the last year, figures reveal

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Illegal Wildlife Trafficking Ring On Native American Reservation

Man pleads guilty to killing eagles in wildlife trafficking ring on Native American Reservation, facing prison and restitution. Challenges in protecting ic...

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Vatican Cardinal Convicted Of Fraud In London Property Scandal

Vatican tribunal convicts Cardinal Becciu of fraud and embezzlement in financial scandal, facing prison sentence. Complex financial transactions and appeal...

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Menendez Brothers Resentencing Hearing Set For December

Erik and Lyle Menendez face resentencing after 34 years in prison for killing their parents. Family advocates for release citing abuse suffered.

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Leading human rights lawyer Xu Zhiyong on hunger strike in Chinese prison, family says

Xu is protesting against what he describes as inhumane treatment in prison, including lack of contact with his family

The Independent UK

Resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parents set for Dec. 11

Erik and Lyle Menendez’s resentencing hearing has been set for Dec. 11, when a judge will decide whether they will have a shot at freedom after spending 34 years behind bars for the shotgun killings of their parents in 1989

The Independent UK

Ex-FTX executive spared prison sentence after cooperating against Sam Bankman-Fried

An ex-FTX executive who testified against the cryptocurrency firm's founder at his trial last year has been spared a prison sentence

Latin Times

Alabama Man Jailed for Racist Threats Against Officials Who Took Trump's Mugshot: 'This Is Why the South Should Have Won'

An Alabama man has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for threatening Georgia officials over Donald Trump's mug shot, prosecutors announced Tuesday.

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Former FTX Executive Spared Prison Sentence For Cooperation

Former FTX executive Nishad Singh spared prison sentence for cooperating in fraud case. His testimony helped uncover crimes and led to charges against others.

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