The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Iran Frees French Citizen After Prison Ordeal: Macron

Iranian authorities have released French citizen Olivier Grondeau, detained by the country since October 2022 on security charges, and he has returned to France, President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday.

International Business Times · Mar 20, 2025

Justice Department motion tells federal deportation judge to be ‘more respectful’

The Court’s actions ‘represent grave usurpations of the President’s power,’ lawyers say

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

What to know about the El Salvador mega-prison where Trump sent deported Venezuelans

The US has sent hundreds of migrants to El Salvador to be held without trial in Cecot, a controversial prison known for its harsh conditions

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025

Texas Teen Deported After ICE Linked Tattoos to Gang Activity Only Got Ink Because It 'Looked Cool': Report

A Texas teen was wrongfully deported to a Salvadoran prison after ICE misidentified his tattoo as gang-related.

Latin Times · Mar 19, 2025

Man escapes from prison van on motorway on the way to court

Jamie Cooper absconded from a vehicle carrying prisoners to Lancaster Magistrates’ Court on the M55 in Lancashire, police said.

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025

Onetime art adviser to actor Leonardo DiCaprio gets 2.5 years in prison for $6.5 million fraud

A New York art adviser who once counted actor Leonardo DiCaprio among her wealthy patrons has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after admitting to cheating clients out of $6.5 million in connection with the sale of 55 works of art

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

Tom Girardi’s lawyers trying to delay hearing on the result of his mental health evaluation

A prosecutor fighting against the pushback of sentencing said the ‘defendant has had ample time to retain any expert to review’

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

British teenager who killed family and planned school massacre gets minimum 49 years in prison

A 19-year-old British man who shot and killed his mother and two younger siblings and who wanted to carry out a high-profile school shooting has been told he will not be eligible for parole for at least 49 years

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

Mum Brutally Mutilated by Ex While Her Sons Slept Just Feet Away

A mother-of-two who was brutally attacked and left blind by her ex-partner while her children slept fears for her life after learning he has been moved to an open prison.

The Fashion Central · Mar 19, 2025

Convicted baby killer Keli Lane allegedly sexually assaulted by notorious prison guard Wayne Astill

Lane reported the alleged serial abuse to another staff member only to be told ‘you’re not special’, parliament hears

The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2025