The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Where immigrants are sent to "disappear"

The Trump administration is using an infamous prison in El Salvador as a legal "black hole"

Salon · Mar 21, 2025

San Diego Prison Inmates Sentenced for Gang-Motivated Stabbing Linked to Mexican Mafia 'Shot Caller'

The victim suffered stab wounds to his abdomen, neck, head, and dangerously close to his eye, requiring hospitalization.

Latin Times · Mar 21, 2025

Saudi Arabia Frees Prisoners In Apparent Easing Of Crackdown

Last year, Saudi teacher Asaad al-Ghamdi was given 20 years in prison for criticising the government online -- one of a wave of heavy sentences that drew international condemnation.

International Business Times · Mar 21, 2025

Man who escaped from prison van on Wednesday morning still missing

Jamie Cooper, 33, fled from the vehicle carrying prisoners to court when it was on the M55 on Wednesday, police said.

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025

Bodmin Mom of Eight Dies from Cocaine Overdose After Losing Tolerance in Prison

Amee Louise Bettison, a 31-year-old mum of eight, tragically died from a cocaine overdose just days after being released from prison.

The Fashion Central · Mar 20, 2025

California Man Handed Life Sentence After Killing Two Men for Painting Over His Graffiti

Jamal Jackson was sentenced to life in prison without parole for shooting and killing a crew member who painted over his graffiti art and a bystander.

Latin Times · Mar 20, 2025

Woman strangled to death while visiting her mass murderer husband for conjugal visit, prison officials say

The devastated family of Stephanie Dowells is now asking authorities how and why it happened given her husband’s criminal history

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

‘Lifer’ in HMP Woodhill planned to kill Tommy Robinson, high court told

Two other prisoners also plotted to attack far-right activist, who is challenging his segregation at jail

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025

Four hours of phone calls a day, 80 visits, a laptop: Tommy Robinson’s life behind bars

The activist has a ‘substantially more permissive’ segregation regime than other prisoners

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

Prosecutors call for life sentences in Islamic State Syria kidnappings trial

Prosecutors have called for a life sentence without parole for the Frenchman on trial for holding French journalists and aid workers hostage in Syria for the Islamic State armed group. The four other men on trial face sentences of 20 years to life.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 20, 2025