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Why calls to review Lucy Letby’s case are so different from other miscarriage of justice campaigns

Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse, was convicted after two trials of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven more at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Sentenced to life imprisonment following a case which many believe was built on circumstantial evidence, Letby has consistently maintained her innocence.

The Conversation

Who is the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed by Israel?

Sinwar was born in Khan Younis, Gaza, and became involved with Hamas in the 1980s

The Independent UK

Victims Of Vietnam Tycoon's Record Scam Count Losses After Sentence

A decade of selling diapers and baby products earned Nguyen Thi Huong a modest savings of $20,000 but her earnings vanished in Vietnam's biggest-ever scam that has seen the tycoon responsible sentenced to life in prison.

International Business Times

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Former Mexican Security Chief Sentenced To 38 Years In Prison

Former Mexican security chief sentenced to 38 years in US prison for cartel bribery scheme, exposing corruption in law enforcement and drug trade.

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Magistrates handed power to jail for a year in government bid to tackle justice crisis

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood says extending magistrates powers will help ease the prisons crisis

Evening Standard

No guarantee of protection or change: What the stories of 3 journalists tell us this month

Journalism and journalists have made news this last fortnight.

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'I'll make you No.4': murder trial told of death threat

A man has given evidence about his murdered friend's disappearance, saying the accused killer made a death threat against him in prison.

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Ministers to give magistrates in England and Wales more sentencing powers

Exclusive: Plan to cut backlogs by doubling maximum term from six to 12 months was tried before by Tories

The Guardian - UK

Idaho says it will try again to execute prisoner who survived first botched attempt

The 74-year-old is the state’s longest-serving death row inmate

The Independent UK

Zeta drug lord continued to control cartel from inside a Mexican prison, says US indictment

A U.S. indictment unsealed in the District of Columbia claims that the leader of one of Mexico's most violent gangs continued to control an offshoot group, the Northeast Cartel, from inside a Mexican prison

The Independent UK

Mexico's Ex-security Chief Sentenced To Over 38 Years In US Prison

Mexico's former top security official Genaro Garcia Luna was sentenced to more than 38 years in a US prison on Wednesday for aiding the very drug cartels he was tasked with dismantling.

International Business Times

Former Mexican Top Security Official Sentenced to More Than 38 Years in Prison For Cartel Bribes

Prosecutors say that García Luna provided intelligence about investigations against the cartel, information about rivals and the safe passage of drug shipments

Latin Times

Florida Man Joins Growing List Of People Trump Released From Prison Rearrested For New Crimes

Philip Esformes was convicted in 2019 in connection with a $1.3 billion Medicare fraud scandal, which landed him a 20-year prison sentence.

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The Independent UK

Idaho issues execution warrant for inmate who survived a botched attempt

Idaho prison officials will attempt to execute the state’s longest-serving death row inmate next month using new protocols after botching the first attempt in February

The Guardian - US

Former Las Vegas official who killed journalist must serve at least 28 years

Robert Telles was convicted of stabbing Jeff German of Las Vegas Review-Journal who had written critical articles

The Independent UK

Gypsy Rose Blanchard thinks it’s ‘heartbreaking’ her mother will never meet her baby

Blanchard, who was sentenced to prison over her mother’s murder, admits it makes her ‘sad’ to think her mom won’t meet her daughter

The Independent UK

Armed teenager tries to rob a pizza shop – but gets beaten up by the employees

A restaurant manager allegedly asked the would-be robber if he preferred prison or death

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New Evidence Could Lead To Release Of Menendez Brothers

Los Angeles DA considers new evidence in Menendez brothers' case for possible release after 30 years in prison for parents' murders.

The Guardian - UK

Lawrence Bishnoi: the feared Indian mob boss implicated in Canada killings

Indian gangster in prison for past nine years was mentioned by police in connection with killings of Canadian Sikhs

Latin Times

Florida Man Joins Growing List of People Released from Prison by Trump Who Have Since Been Rearrested for New Crimes

Philip Esformes was previously convicted in 2019 in connection with a $1.3 billion Medicare fraud scandal, which landed him a 20-year prison sentence.

International Business Times

91-Year-Old North Carolina Man Faces Prison Time for Killing Bald Eagle with High-Powered Rifle

Robert Garner Gambill admitted to unlawfully killing the bald eagle, which is federally protected.

The Conversation

Prison education is vital – but it is neglected and failing

The quality of education in young offender institutions (YOIs) in England has seriously declined, according to a recent report from Ofsted and the prisons inspectorate.

The Independent UK

US Navy veteran faces years in Dubai prison for travelling with his prescription medication

Charles Wimberly could receive a three year sentence for packing ibuprofen and CBD oil

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“Justice Prevails”: Man Who Tied Dog During Hurricane Milton Charged After Trying To Reclaim Pet

Trooper's former owner, 23-year-old Giovanny Aldama Garcia, was charged with aggravated animal cruelty and faces up to five years in prison. The post “Justice Prevails”: Man Who Tied Dog During Hurricane Milton Charged After Trying To Reclaim Pet first appeared on Bored Panda.

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