The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Indonesian president frees hundreds of prisoners as part of unity plan

Among the first batch of freed prisoners were prominent rivals of former President Joko Widodo jailed during his term.

Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2025

Epstein victims claim ‘cover up’ as Maxwell moved to low-security prison

Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years in prison, moved to minimum-security site in Texas.

Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2025

‘Revolving door’ between ICE and private prison companies is boosting Trump’s deportation plans

Federal ethics rules largely prohibit government employees from working on contracts with their former employers. David Venturella, a former executive at GEO Group, was granted a waiver from those rules

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Milwaukee man gets life in prison for killing and dismembering a woman on first date

A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing and dismembering a 19-year-old college student on their first date

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell transferred to lower-security prison in Texas

Move comes after Maxwell met with deputy attorney general about those involved in late sex offender’s crimes

The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2025

Tennessee man sought in 4 deaths spent years in prison for robbing a convenience store at age 16

Court records show the man wanted in the northwest Tennessee deaths of four people had spent years in prison for robbing a convenience store as a 16-year-old and threatening to go after jurors

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Technology could open up new ways to track prisoners

Technology firms have apparently suggested placing tracking devices or a microchip under the skin of convicted criminals to monitor them in prison or when they come out, according to a recent report in the Guardian. Though the idea raises questions about human rights, the technology is certainly developing that could…

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2025

Ghislaine Maxwell quietly moved from Florida prison to softer Texas ‘honor dorm’ after asking for Trump pardon

New lockup is an all-female prison camp that has limited perimeter fencing and is home to fraudster Elizabeth Holmes and reality star Jen Shah

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Another Venezuelan Is Suing Over His Deportation To El Salvador: 'An Officer Told Me I Was Going To Die There'

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has filed a complaint on behalf of a Venezuelan national deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration

Latin Times · Aug 1, 2025

Michaella McCollum says SAS Who Dares Wins interrogation was ‘extremely hostile’

McCollum served a three year prison sentence in Peru for attempting to smuggle cocaine across borders

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025