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Erik Menendez in his own words after gruesome murders and then 30 years in prison

Erik Menendez has been denied parole by panel of California commissioners

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025

Erik Menendez denied parole almost four decades after murdering parents with brother

The decision comes 36 years and one day after Erik and his brother Lyle shot and killed their parents in the family's Beverly Hills mansion

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025

California parole board denies release of Erik Menendez

Panel declines to grant parole to Menendez, convicted over parents’ deaths, while brother Lyle faces hearing on Friday

The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2025

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Lucy Connolly to speak out for first time since being released from prison

The former childminder, from Northampton, left HMP Peterborough on Thursday morning.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Lucy Connolly to speak out for first time since ending 10-month jail term for hate tweet

The wife of a Conservative councillor is understood to be doing limited media interviews a day after walking free from jail

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

Florida gymnastics coach gets 12 years for sexually assaulting underage girls who were his students

A South Florida gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting at least three underage girls who were his students has been sentenced to 12 years in prison as part of a plea deal

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Convicted German transgender right-wing extremist to serve time in women's prison

In July 2023, Marla-Svenja Liebich, then still known as Sven, was sentenced to one and a half years' imprisonment without probation by the Halle district court. A year and a half later, Sven became Marla-Svenja by simple deed poll, made possible under a new law.

Euronews · Aug 21, 2025

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Foxy Knoxy no more: How Monica Lewinsky and Amanda Knox teamed up to reclaim Knox's narrative

Monica Lewinsky and Amanda Knox are each aware of what it feels like when the media distorts your image

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

‘CRY ME A RIVER BK’: Bryan Kohberger’s official prison complaint proves the only person he cares about is himself

Karen Kohberger would like to speak to the manager.

We Got This Covered · Aug 21, 2025

Why Shabana Mahmood’s outlook on prisons is wrong

Letter: The justice secretary has not understood many of the issues surrounding the prisons crisis, say Deborah Coles, Joe Sim and Steve Tombs

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

'El Chapo' Guzman Reportedly Seeking To Improve Detention Conditions At Colorado Supermax Claiming Deteriorating Health

"El Chapo" Guzman's legal team is reportedly seeking to improve detention conditions at the Colorado maximum security prison, alleging his health is deteriorating due to a lack of natural light and limited movement

Latin Times · Aug 21, 2025

Louisiana Pedophile Agrees to Physical and Chemical Castration to Cut Prison Time — What to Know About the Procedure

A convicted Louisiana sex offender agrees to both surgical and chemical castration under a new state law. Learn what the procedure involves and its legal implications.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21, 2025

Trump again calls for release of ex-clerk guilty of Colorado election data breach

President threatened ‘harsh measures’ if Tina Peters – sentenced to nine years – isn’t released from prison

The Guardian - US · Aug 21, 2025

The revolutionary prison program where men help each other put down their guns: ‘Don’t end up like me’

In the Arms Down program at San Quentin in California, incarcerated men analyze the violence, heartbreak and poor choices that have shaped their lives

The Guardian - US · Aug 21, 2025

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Bored Panda · Aug 21, 2025

Radical Right-Winger Changes Gender After Conviction And Will Now Serve Sentence In Women’s Jail

A radical right-winger, who once called transgenders “parasites,” sparked controversy over her gender change after being sentenced to prison.

The Guardian - US · Aug 21, 2025

Menendez brothers face parole hearings as they seek release after three decades

Erik and Lyle Menendez, sentenced to life over 1989 killings of parents, eligible for parole after judge’s May decision

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Why did Lucy Connolly receive a 31-month sentence for Southport tweet?

Connolly, who was jailed for inciting racial hatred online following the Southport attacks, has been released from prison.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Lucy Connolly to be released from prison after serving part of 31-month sentence for hate tweet

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Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

Lucy Connolly freed from prison after hate-tweet jail term

The former childminder, from Northampton, was ordered to serve 40% of her 31-month sentence in prison before being released on licence.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Menendez brothers’ parole hearings to begin as duo who killed parents 36 years ago push for prison release: Live

In 1996, Erik and Lyle Menendez were sentenced to life in prison with no parole for 1989 murders but became eligible for release earlier this year

Radio France Internationale · Aug 21, 2025

French researcher imprisoned in Russia faces new charges of espionage

French researcher Laurent Vinatier, who is already serving time in a Russian prison, is now facing espionage charges that could extend his sentence by up to 20 years.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

Pressure grows on Tanzania to free victim of domestic violence who has been on death row for 13 years

Lemi Limbu, who was convicted of murdering her daughter, has severe intellectual disabilities and ‘absolutely should not be in prison’, say campaigners

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

A soldier in New Zealand is sentenced to two years in military prison for attempted espionage

A New Zealand soldier, who pleaded guilty to attempted espionage, has been sentenced Wednesday to two years in military prison followed by discharge from the army

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Menendez brothers face parole hearings after decades in prison for parents' 1989 murders

The Menendez brothers are set to make their cases for parole this week

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Lucy Connolly released from jail after 10 months behind bars for race hate tweet

The Tory councillor’s wife was released from prison on Thursday after being sentenced last year to 31 months in custody

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