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Prince Andrew Out of Royal Family's Good Graces, Could Spend Lifetime in Prison if Convicted

Prince Andrew, stripped of titles in 2025, was arrested on 19 February over misconduct in public office linked to Epstein. He was released under investigation as King Charles urged due legal process.

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2 journalists in Belarus imprisoned as part of a crackdown on free speech, media groups say

A media rights group says a court in Belarus has convicted two independent journalists on charges of high treason and given them long prison sentences, the latest move in the government’s crackdown on dissent and free speech

The Independent UK

This aspiring model thought a quick trip would solve her rent woes, instead, she got sentenced to a decade in prison

She learned the dangers of a ‘quick cash’ scheme.

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Twenty-year sentence for Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai is a further blow for journalists feeling the heat of Beijing’s crackdown on press freedom

The sentencing of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison on February 8 on charges of sedition and collusion with foreign forces prompted international outrage.

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What happened to Maxine Carr? Soham child killer Ian Huntley's lover who created a new life for herself

Carr welcomed a son in 2011 and went on to marry in 2014, according to reports

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Who is Ian Huntley? Soham Child Murderer in Grave Condition After Latest Violent Prison Incident

Ian Huntley, serving a life sentence for the murder of two minors, was assaulted by another inmate at HMP Frankland. The attack left him with serious head injuries.

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Terrifying Prison Scene: Soham Killer Ian Huntley Fighting for Life After Brutal Assault

Ian Huntley, convicted of the Soham murders, is in critical condition following a violent attack in HMP Frankland. Police are investigating the incident.

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Former Inmate Claims Ghislaine Maxwell 'Smelled Like Armpits' and Rarely Showers in Prison

A former inmate alleges Ghislaine Maxwell had very poor hygiene and persistent body odour while serving part of her sentence in a Florida federal prison.

International Business Times UK

Sarah Ferguson begged Epstein to upgrade business class flight to visit him in New York days after his prison release, emails reveal

Ferguson’s office contacted Epstein within hours of his release, asking him to ‘graciously’ cover the cost of the trip

Evening Standard

Is This The End to the Wyoming Wolf Whacking Case? Cody Roberts Takes Plea Deal and Avoids Prison

In a new twist to the Cody Roberts wolf whacking case that involved the Wyoming resident striking a juvenile predator with his snowmobile, he's apparently taken a plea deal to avoid jail time.

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Killer Ian Huntley still in ‘serious condition’ after being attacked in prison

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Soham killer Ian Huntley remains in serious condition after prison attack

Police say a prisoner, understood to be Huntley, was assaulted in workshop of HMP Frankland near Durham

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Ian Huntley Hospitalized After Prison Incident: Latest Updates on His Condition

Ian Huntley, serving a life sentence for the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, was seriously injured in an assault at HMP Frankland.

International Business Times UK

The silencer and the White House Farm murders: is this the evidence that could free Jeremy Bamber?

He has been in prison for 41 years for killing five members of his family – despite no DNA linking him to the crime. New analysis of the crime scene photographs for the Guardian suggests the prosecution’s central argument may have been wrong

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Former US Embassy Worker Handed Life Sentence After He Used Sick Mother to Blackmail, Rape Two Girls in Impoverished Africa Slum

A former US embassy staff member has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing two teenage girls in Burkina Faso, exploiting their vulnerable conditions.

The Independent UK

Man yelled ‘I’ve done it’ after Soham killer Ian Huntley was attacked – reports

Huntley was treated for head injuries and remains in a serious condition in hospital, Durham Constabulary said.

The Independent UK

Tennessee's felony law when local officials vote for 'sanctuary' policies is ruled unconstitutional

A Tennessee law that threatens local officials with felony charges and possible imprisonment if they vote for so-called “sanctuary policies” on immigration has been ruled unconstitutional

The Independent UK

New ICE lockup in Arizona will exceed intended capacity by more than 50%, docs show

Exclusive details: The 500-bed facility in Marana will be expected to house up to 775 people, according to federal procurement documents

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Housemistress at £56k-a-year boarding school banned from teaching over sexual offences with boy

Ms Dunnage was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison after being convicted of sexual offences against the boy

The Independent UK

Chicago man accused of killing girlfriend's mother in Indonesia pleads not guilty to U.S. charges

A Chicago man accused of helping his then-girlfriend kill her mother during a vacation in Indonesia has pleaded not guilty to federal charges in the United States

Latin Times

Two of El Mencho's Alleged Bodyguards Transferred to Mexico's Highest-Security Prison

Those taken by the National Guard to El Altiplano were identified as Andrés "N" and Genaro "N," described as suspected members of El Mencho's security personnel. Both appeared remotely before a judge.

The Independent UK

Afghanistan's new penal code sets 15 days in prison for wife-beating, 5 months for animal fights

A new penal code issued by decree in Afghanistan sets harsher punishments for the mistreatment of animals than for domestic violence against women and solidifies into law inequality based on gender and social status

Evening Standard

Suspect identified after attack on Soham Killer Ian Huntley in prison workshop

The Soham killer was treated for head injuries and remains in a serious condition in hospital.

Evening Standard

Soham killer Ian Huntley attacked in prison workshop with metal bar

The attack was the latest attempt on Huntley’s life and he was thought to have been kept under close observation to prevent similar attacks.

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Fate of French prisoners in Iran unclear after French court convicts Iranian woman

A French court has sentenced an Iranian woman, Mahdieh Esfandiari, to one year in prison on charges of promoting terrorism. The case is being linked to possible negotiations with Iran over the release of two French citizens detained in Tehran.

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