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US cybersecurity professionals plead guilty to Blackcat ransomware attacks

Ryan Clifford Goldberg and Kevin Tyler Martin could end up in prison for years after extorting one, and trying to extort four more companies.

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Former Miss Universe CEO Flees to South America as Court Issues 2-Year Prison Sentence for $1M Fraud

Former Miss Universe CEO Jakkaphong 'Anne' Jakrajutatip was sentenced to two years in prison without probation over fraud charges by a Bangkok court linked to a nearly $1 million bond investment.

International Business Times UK

Fresh proposals for panel of judges to reconsider cases of every IPP prisoner

Lords have tabled fresh proposals in a bid to convince Labour to help almost 2,500 prisoners trapped on cruel indefinite jail terms

The Independent UK

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Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Allegedly Tied to Viral Prison Rumour in the Philippines Involving Stolen Food and Injury Claims

Viral posts claim YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was injured in a Philippine prison, but authorities and verified media say there is no evidence to support the rumour.

International Business Times UK

'You can have tattoos all over your face and still be an angel': Inside South Korea’s underground tattoo culture

South Korean tattoo culture, long marred by negative associations with prisons or gang activity, has been de facto illegal for over 30 years. A recent law passed now means this underground culture can finally come into the light.

Euronews

A forgotten chapter: The stories of Allied POWs in Nagasaki during the atomic bombing

Hundreds of Allied prisoners of war were held in Japanese camps in Nagasaki when the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb 80 years ago

The Independent UK

Russia cracks down on 'illegal' cryptomining with prison terms up to five years — Kremlin will begin prosecuting in 2027

The Russian government plans to penalize 'illegal' mining of cryptocurrency to prison terms of up to five years.

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U.S. cybersecurity experts plead guilty for ransomware attacks, face 20 years in prison each — group demanded up to $10 million from each victim

Two former cybersecurity experts pled guilty to conspiracy to obstruct commerce by extortion for deploying ransomware against several victims. The perpetrators are facing 20 years in prison each, with sentencing set in March 2026.

Tom’s Hardware

Offenders in England and Wales to have alcohol levels tracked over new year period

Sobriety tags worn by thousands released from prison or serving community sentences will monitor wearers’ sweat

The Guardian - UK

New Rape and Sexual Assault Charges Fuel Fear of Prison for 'Born Again' Russell Brand

British entertainer Russell Brand has been charged with additional counts of rape and sexual assault, expanding an ongoing legal case that now involves six women.

International Business Times UK

Violent Asylum Seeker Dodged Jail Four Times — Why the System Only Acted After a Knife Threat

A violent asylum seeker was jailed after a knife threat outside a migrant hotel, following four previous court cases where custody was avoided.

International Business Times UK

This surprise Baltic capital proved to be the perfect winter city break

History, geopolitics, snow, markets and a giant Tony Soprano statue. Rich Booth discovers that Vilnius at Christmas has it all

The Independent UK

From Hamburgers to Baked Fish, What Diddy May Be Eating on New Year's While in Jail

Sean 'Diddy' Combs will spend New Year's at FCI Fort Dix eating hamburgers, baked fish, pasta, sandwiches, and dessert—far from his pre-prison lifestyle, per official inmate menu practices.

International Business Times UK

Jair Bolsonaro undergoes second procedure to treat persistent hiccups

Former Brazilian president underwent a phrenic nerve block while temporarily released from prison for surgery

The Guardian - UK

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Miss Universe Co-Owner Sentenced to Prison as Pageant Faces Turmoil After Year of Legal and Leadership Controversies

Jakkaphong "Anne" Jakrajutatip, the Thai media executive and former co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization, has been sentenced to two years in prison on fraud charges, marking the latest chapter in a tumultuous year for the iconic international pageant.

The Conversation

The ‘sacred’ pledge that will power the relaunch of far-right militia Oath Keepers

Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia, announced in November 2025 that he will relaunch the group after it disbanded following his prison sentence in 2023.

Evening Standard

Who is Alaa Abd El-Fattah? The British-Egyptian activist facing calls to be stripped of citizenship

The freed Egyptian dissident is at the centre of a row over past social media posts

Roll Call

These former members of Congress are seeking comebacks in 2026 - Roll Call

Here’s a look at the former members of Congress who have launched comeback bids in the 2026 midterm elections.

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The Guardian - US

Two half-brothers, in prison for killing a priest, tell a story of abuse in New Orleans

Father Patrick McCarthy was brutally murdered in 1988. The two half-brothers in prison for the killing say he sexually abused them for years

The Independent UK

Russian diplomat accused of spying for CIA sentenced to 12 years in maximum security prison

This is the moment that a Russian diplomat was arrested by FSB officers after being accused of selling state secrets to the United States.

We Got This Covered

Depraved Harvard morgue manager sold body parts like ‘baubles’, tossed into prison as yet more gruesome details emerge

This grisly story is finally getting some resolution.

The Independent UK

AP Exclusive: China threatens detention in Xinjiang over banned Uyghur songs

Authorities in China's Xinjiang region are threatening to detain residents over downloading, listening to and sharing Uyghur-language songs they consider sensitive

The Guardian - UK

British-Egyptian rights activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah apologises for ‘hurtful’ tweets

Campaigner recently released from prison makes statement after PM’s support is questioned by Tory MPs

The Independent UK

Domestic abusers sentenced to total of nearly 230 years in prison in Scotland

Police Scotland said that domestic abuse wouldn’t be tolerated in its pursuit to hold perpetrators accountable

The Independent UK

Deputies in women’s jail groped and harassed inmates and watched them shower, lawsuit by 38 former prisoners claims

‘It’s heartbreaking for me to hear these women crying and the only thing you can do is sue,’ attorney Brian Dunn says

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