Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, dies in The Hague Bosnian Serb commander responsible for Srebrenica massacre dies in prison while serving life sentence for genocide The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
Ratko Mladic, ex-Bosnian Serb warlord who oversaw atrocities in Bosnia, dies in prison at 84 Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general responsible for atrocities in Bosnia during the 1990s, has died in prison at age 84 The Independent UK · Aug 27
Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić dies in Hague prison The former Bosnian Serb military commander, sentenced to life for the summary execution of more than 8,000 Bosniaks in July 1995 and the years-long siege of Sarajevo, died at 84. He spent 15 years as a fugitive before his arrest in Serbia in 2011. Euronews · Aug 27
Quote of the Day by Malcolm X: 'Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to...'- Inspiring life lessons on education, preparation, self-discipline and success by one of the most influential voices of the civil rights era Quote of the Day by Malcolm X: Malcolm X believed education is a passport to the future, requiring preparation today. His life demonstrated how self-education and discipline can transform individuals. He learned extensively in prison, developing crucial speaking and writing skills. His views evolved significantly, embracing broader Islamic and human… The Economic Times · Aug 27
He Spent Nearly 6 Years in Prison Based on the Word of a Notoriously Dishonest Houston Drug Cop In a federal lawsuit, Byron Prophet argues that police supervisors "turned a blind eye" for years as Gerald Goines framed innocent people. Reason · Aug 27
Drugs in pastries, months on the run: the double-life of Lebanese influencer Dr Food Georges Dib, who had 8.7m TikTok followers, was arrested on Sunday after being sentenced in absentia to life in prison The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
Why Krishna Was Called Madhav, Not Just Madhusudan Have you ever wondered why someone suddenly reminds you of your grandfather or looks exactly like their grandmother? It is a familiar experience. We often notice small traces of our ancestors in our faces, voices and even certain habits. Indian mythology also carries stories where lineage, memory and identity pass… MyLifeXP · Aug 27
'Scalp Hunter' Serial Killer John Sweeney Dies in Prison Without Revealing Where He Hid Victims' Heads British killer John Sweeney dies in prison, leaving unanswered questions about the missing remains of his victims. His death ends hopes of discovering the whereabouts of crucial evidence. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
The Best Gag In Anthony Bourdain's Tony Film Was 'Kind Of Like Prison Torture' For Dominic Sessa And that's a perfect way to describe it. Cinemablend · Aug 26
Judge rejects Trump DOJ’s attempt to throw out Steve Bannon’s contempt conviction The move from Jeanine Pirro’s office is ‘insufficient to justify’ tossing out a case against Bannon for defying January 6 committee subpoenas The Independent UK · Aug 26
He Spent 37 Years In Prison For A Crime He Didn’t Commit—Then A DNA Breakthrough Finally Revealed The Truth “Nothing can make up for the time that I lost in prison.” Bored Panda · Aug 26
1 in 5 Muslim Prisoners Is White as MPs Demand Probe Into Alleged Forced Conversions Behind Bars One in five Muslim prisoners in England and Wales is white, prompting MPs to call for an investigation into alleged forced conversions International Business Times UK · Aug 26
Teen cousin who murdered 10-year-old Lily Peters receives prison sentence Carson Peters-Berger, 18, was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the 2022 murder of his 10-year-old cousin, Iliana "Lily" Peters, in Wisconsin. The Independent UK · Aug 26
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Man tries to throw £12,000 worth of drugs over prison wall and fails spectacularly A man who tried to throw a package containing more than £12,000 worth of illegal drugs failed several times, CCTV footage shows.
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Peru court hands lengthy prison terms in killing of Indigenous Amazon defender A Peruvian court has convicted four men of murder-for-hire and sentenced them to between 15 and 35 years in prison for the 2023 killing of an Indigenous Kichwa leader and rainforest defender
International Business Times UK · Aug 26 Iran's New Bill Could Jail Citizens for an Instagram Post or a Foreign Interview, Critics Warn It's a Path to 'North Korea' Iranian lawmakers have approved a bill criminalising unauthorised contact with foreign media, threatening citizens with up to two years in prison for sharing information or engaging with international outlets.
International Business Times UK · Aug 26 Iranian Man Imprisoned After Schoolgirl Filmed Him Following Her Home and Offering £100 for Half an Hour of Sex An Iranian man, Saeed Salashoor, was jailed for two years after following a 13-year-old Liverpool schoolgirl and offering her £100 for sex. He was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court.
The Independent UK · Aug 26 With jails still at breaking point, releasing IPP prisoners could make all the difference THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Thanks to an intervention by Britain’s foremost prison governor, we must surely be counting the days until the nightmare for a cohort of people unjustly incarcerated is finally over
Evening Standard · Aug 26 Double murderer John Sweeney dies in prison John Sweeney, 69, was given a whole-life tariff at the Old Bailey in 2011.
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Teen receives life sentence after pleading guilty to murdering 10-year-old cousin A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty on Wednesday to the 2022 murder of his 10-year-old cousin in Wisconsin.
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Thai woman jailed in Myanmar for immigration offense may face US diplomat murder trial It's not clear whether she has been formally charged with murder, or even whether a murder investigation is still ongoing, a lawyer said
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26 ‘Escape wizard’ who has broken out of four prisons is arrested in Spain Albanian criminal has cut bars, descended sheets and even used human pyramid in escapes in Italy and Belgium
Euronews · Aug 26 'Escape master' who broke out of multiple prisons across Europe arrested in Spain Officers tracked the fugitive down to a neighbourhood in Tarragona where they believed he was living. A judge ordered the man to be remanded in custody without bail while his extradition to Italy is processed.
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Former head of Rwanda's presidential guard dies in prison, his brother says Tom Byabagamba, a former commander of President Paul Kagame’s elite presidential guard, has died in prison after 12 years behind bars