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Malarndirri McCarthy urges states to remove hanging points from Australia’s prisons

‘We do not want to see further deaths in custody,’ federal minister for Indigenous Australians says

The Guardian - AU

Argentina's " Angel of Death" Nurse Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Five Babies and To Attempted Murder of More

Cecilia Brenda Agüero has been charged with the homicide of five babies in 2022 and the attempted murder of eight mor

Latin Times

19 Mexican Mafia associates charged over plot to kill ‘well-known rapper’

Joshua Euan, 37, remains a fugitive and is being sought by law enforcement

The Independent UK

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Kenyan court sentences men for aiding al-Shabab militants in 2019 hotel attack

A court in Kenya has sentenced two men to 30 years in prison for facilitating the 2019 attack on a Nairobi luxury hotel complex that left 21 people dead

The Independent UK

Desperate father who set himself alight while serving 13 years in jail for stealing a phone finally moving to hospital

Trapped under an abolished IPP jail term, Thomas White was driven to schizophrenia and psychosis. For the past year, The Independent has documented his tragic case – now he is finally being transferred to hospital following a six-year family campaign

The Independent UK

Violence ‘excessively high’ in prisons driven by overcrowding and drugs – report

An annual report by the Independent Monitoring Board said concerns about drugs also rose in 2024.

Evening Standard

Prisoners in overcrowded jails more likely to be violent, research suggests

The Ministry of Justice said this is the first time a direct link has been drawn between increased violence behind bars and the overcrowding crisis.

Evening Standard

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YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Jail Update: Russian's Bail Request Denied, Netizens Share 'Deplorable' Conditions Of PH Prison

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy remains jailed in the Philippines after bail denial. Netizens highlight harsh prison conditions as the influencer faces serious legal trouble abroad.

International Business Times UK

Pepper spray use in youth prisons irresponsible amid racial disparities, watchdog warns

Head of monitoring boards urges justice secretary to suspend rollout of Pava in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

Photos of Cristina Fernández supporters as she serves a prison sentence for corruption in Argentina

Supporters of former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner have been gathering outside her Buenos Aires apartment and in the Plaza de Mayo for the past week after the nation's highest court upheld her sentence in a corruption case. Fernández was found guilty of illegally directing state contracts to a…

The Independent UK

'Terrified': Supporters Fear For Prisoners Trapped In Iran

As Israel presses its aerial attacks on Tehran, concern is growing over the fate of foreign nationals and Iranians seen by rights groups as political prisoners imprisoned in the capital who have no chance of fleeing to safety.

International Business Times

Inmate died after ‘restraint-related’ incident in prison, inquest hears

Azroy Dawes-Clarke, 28, from Romford, east London, was an inmate at HMP Elmley when he died after suffering multiple cardiac arrests.

Evening Standard

Concerns for imprisoned leader heightened by leaked logs

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The Independent UK

Religious leaders released from Nicaraguan prison say their experience only strengthens their faith

U.S. efforts resulted in the release of 135 Nicaraguan political prisoners including faith leaders in September 2024

The Independent UK

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Leaked prison logs offer rare glimpse into Aung San Suu Kyi’s life in Myanmar prison

First details emerge of ousted leader’s life in detention under military rule

The Texas Tribune

Migrant deported to El Salvador after DPS labeled him a member of Tren de Aragua without evidence, lawyer says

Lawyers for Pedro Luis Salazar-Cuervo deny he is a gang member and say the DPS accusation hinges on a photo they found of him standing next to a man with tattoos.

The Guardian - UK

Holloway review – brave women go back to prison to unlock their stories

In this powerful documentary, six former inmates revisit their old cells to reflect on the childhood trauma and domestic abuse that led them to prison

Reason

Brickbat: Funny Business

A Brazilian court has sentenced comedian Leo Lins to more than eight years in prison for making what it called racist, discriminatory,… The post Brickbat: Funny Business appeared first on Reason.com.

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International Business Times UK

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy News : 7 Clips That Show the YouTuber's Obnoxious Behaviour in Manila Before Arrest

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, known for daring stunts, is now in a secure Philippine prison facing multiple charges for his recent disruptive behaviour. Here are some clips that help illustrate why he's behind bars.

International Business Times UK

R Kelly Overdose: Was It Part of a 'Secret' Murder Plot? Could Trump Grant a Presidential Pardon?

R Kelly's overdose sparks claims of a prison murder plot as his legal team seeks a Trump pardon. Could the disgraced singer be released?

The Guardian - AU

Leaked footage and prison logs reveal Aung San Suu Kyi’s life in detention

Exclusive: Video and documents give rare glimpse inside daily life of the imprisoned civilian leader as she nears her 80th birthday

International Business Times

Argentine Ex-president Kirchner Begins Six-year Term Under House Arrest

Argentina's ex-president Cristina Kirchner began serving a six-year fraud sentence under house arrest on Tuesday, after a judge granted her request to avoid prison in a case that dramatically ended her two-decade career.

The Independent UK

Singer R. Kelly alleges mistreatment after hospitalization and prison 'murder plot'

R. Kelly's attorneys say the R&B singer collapsed in prison and was hospitalized

International Business Times

Argentine Ex-president Kirchner To Serve Prison Term At Home

A judge on Tuesday agreed to let Argentine ex-president Cristina Kirchner to serve a six-year fraud sentence at home, easing concern among backers keeping a vigil outside her apartment with plans to protest in case she was jailed.

The Independent UK

Argentine tribunal allows ex-President Fernández to serve corruption sentence at home

A federal court in Argentina has granted former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s request to serve a six-year prison sentence for corruption at her home in Buenos Aires

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