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Man Sentenced to Over a Decade in Prison After Failing to Flush Cocaine Down the Toilet

A North Carolina man was handed a lengthy prison sentence after law enforcement determined he was part of a large drug trafficking operation in the state.

Latin Times

Russian Prisoner Released In Exchange For American Teacher's Freedom

American teacher Marc Fogel released from Russian detention in exchange for an unidentified Russian prisoner, showcasing successful diplomatic efforts betw...

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Wrongly convicted Andrew Malkinson at risk of losing social housing due to compensation law

His lawyer has called for a £1 million cap on payouts to be lifted

Evening Standard

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Man wrongly jailed for rape gets first compensation payout

His lawyer called for a £1 million cap on payouts to be lifted

The Independent UK

MoJ to pay Andrew Malkinson ‘significant’ sum over wrongful rape conviction

Exclusive: Malkinson, who spent 17 years in prison, says he plans to use interim payment to visit family in Australia

The Guardian - UK

MoJ apologises to woman subjected to racism in prison mother and baby unit

The woman, who is black, was told to go back to her country, while her baby boy was referred to as a ‘monkey’

The Guardian - UK

The US Citizens Held In Russian Prisons

American Marc Fogel is back on US soil Wednesday after being released from a Russian prison, in what US President Donald Trump said he hoped was the start of warming ties between Washington and Moscow.

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Saudi boxing boss Turki Alalshikh eyes Teofimo Lopez fight in Alcatraz prison

The prison on Alcatraz Island, off the coast of San Francisco, is now a museum

The Independent UK

Trump Admin Now Also Using Federal Prisons To Detain Migrants As Part Of Crackdown

The Miami jail alone is set to receive up to 500 detainees.

Latin Times

Trump Welcomes Home Freed Russian Prisoner Marc Fogel: 'President Trump Is A Hero'

From a Russian prison to the White House in a matter of hours, American schoolteacher Marc Fogel saw his three-and-a half-year captivity come to a whirlwind end in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday night.

International Business Times

Who are the Americans still in Russian custody?

Russia has released an American teacher imprisoned over what his family said was prescribed medical marijuana, but several other Americans are still detained

The Independent UK

Recall to prison needs urgent reform to avoid overcrowding crisis, charity warns

The sentences are less effective than other community-based solutions, the Prison Reform Trust said.

Evening Standard

26.2 to Life: Inside the San Quentin Prison Marathon review – the inmates who find redemption in running

This deeply moving film follows the maximum-security detainees training to run a marathon. It’s a troubling portrait of masculinity, but one which offers hope

The Guardian - UK

Ex-49er Dana Stubblefield freed from prison after rape conviction overturned

A judge has granted the release of former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield after his 2020 rape conviction was vacated by a California appeals court last December

The Independent UK

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Marc Fogel, Who Was Imprisoned in Russia for Having Medical Marijuana, Is Freed

Fogel's story closely mirrored that of Brittney Griner's. But he did not receive the same urgency from the Biden administration, even though he was arrested six months prior.

The Independent UK

Man linked to Arizona teen Alicia Navarro sentenced to prison for child sexual abuse images

A Montana man who had been living with a teenager who disappeared from her home in Arizona years earlier was sentenced to decades in a prison for possession of child sex abuse material

The Independent UK

Princess of Wales ‘wolf whistled’ by prisoners on women’s prison visit

The Princess of Wales made the promotion of early years development of children one of the key elements of her public work.

The Independent UK

Trans inmate felt like a ‘zoo animal’ after she was forced into men’s prison under Trump order

An incarcerated trans woman who underwent top and bottom surgeries was forced into a men’s facility, according to the latest lawsuit from trans inmates targeting Trump’s executive order

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Evening Standard

eBay scammers handed suspended prison sentences for selling 'dangerous' fake electric chargers

Foysal Habib, 44 and Abu Sufian, 50 pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit items on the online marketplace

Al Jazeera

Joy in Israel, restrictions in Palestine for released captives, prisoners

In Israel, released captives are welcomed with joy; in Palestine, celebrations are banned.

The Guardian - US

Marc Fogel: Trump says another release to come as he greets US teacher freed by Russia

President claims release of Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel, held in Russia since 2021, could be an important part of ending the Ukraine war

The Independent UK

US teacher freed from Russian prison greeted at White House by Trump: ‘I’m the luckiest man alive’

Marc Fogel had spent three-and-a-half years in a Russian prison

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Israel Releases Palestinian Prisoners In Exchange For Hostages

Israel releases 183 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for hostages, sparking mixed reactions and ongoing efforts for peace.

Latin Times

Iranian Journalists Sentenced to Over a Decade in Prison for Reporting Mahsa Amini's Death, Sparking Nationwide Protests Pardoned

Iranian journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi have been pardoned by Iran's Supreme Leader after their coverage sparked the large protests.

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Grandad of 14-Year-Old Girl Stabbed to Death by Dad Breaks Silence – Heartbreaking Reason Mum Still Stands by Killer

In a harrowing case that has shocked the community, Simon Vickers, 50, has been sentenced to a minimum of 15 years in prison for the murder of his 14-year-old daughter, Scarlett.

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