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DNA of former agent implicated in attempted Venezuelan coup was found on weapons, officials say

If convicted, Goudreau faces between 10 and 20 years in prison for violating the U.S.'s arms control laws

Latin Times

EU and US call for the release of Belarus' political prisoners on the anniversary of mass protests

The European Union and the United States have marked the fourth anniversary of massive protest in Belarus by calling for the release of all political prisoners voicing support for the Belarusian people

The Independent UK

Man who attacked police at the US Capitol with poles gets 20 years, one of longest Jan. 6 sentences

A California man with a history of political violence has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for attacking police with flagpoles and other makeshift weapons during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol

The Independent UK

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Two men jailed for social media posts that stirred up far-right violence

People who threw stones, hurled racist abuse and pushed a burning wheelie bin at police also sent to prison

The Guardian - UK

Venezuelan Prison Gang Tren De Aragua Expands Into US

Tren de Aragua gang expands criminal operations in the U.S. with violent activities and international presence.

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UK government will not repay ‘bed and board’ deductions to all wrongfully imprisoned

Miscarriage of justice victims say money taken from compensation payouts is additional punishment

The Guardian - UK

Florida man jailed for threatening to kill Rep Eric Swalwell and his children

Shapiro was sentenced to two years in prison, and this was not his first time being charged for making threats

The Independent UK

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‘It’s torture’: brutal heat broils Texas prisons, killing dozens of inmates

Legal action aims to force criminal justice department to air condition prisons, where 85,000 are at risk of heat illnesses

The Guardian - US

‘Everything is legitimate’: Israeli leaders defend soldiers accused of rape

Israeli society is divided over arrest of 10 soldiers for brutal gang rape of a Palestinian prisoner caught on video.

Al Jazeera

Head of Nobel-winning rights group says Russia sliding back toward Stalinist times under Putin

Freed last week in the largest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War, Orlov is now forced into exile – just like Soviet dissidents of his youth

The Independent UK

Guard charged with sexually assaulting female prisoner

A prison officer has been accused of sexually assaulting a female inmate as officials work to overhaul custodial safety after a major abuse scandal.

AAP

German tourists shoot paintballs all over Joshua Tree national park in California

Three tourists facing a maximum fine of $5,000 and up to six months in prison

The Independent UK

FTX ordered to pay $12.7 billion in massive crypto fraud case

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, was sentenced in March to 25 years in prison for stealing $8 billion from customers

The Independent UK

Former Green Beret Smuggled Weapons For Failed Venezuelan Coup

Former Green Beret implicated in smuggling weapons for failed coup attempt in Venezuela, facing serious charges and potential prison sentence.

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Bryan Kohberger’s attorney tapped now to lead defense for Idaho white supremacist who staged deadly prison escape

Anne Taylor, who represents Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger, will now represent Skylar Meade in his murder case

The Guardian - UK

Man, 69, given prison sentence for violent disorder in English riots

Retired welder William Morgan thought to be oldest person charged as a result of recent unrest

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Russian-American Woman Faces 15-Year Sentence For Treason

Russian-American woman faces 15-year prison sentence in Moscow for allegedly collecting funds for Ukraine's military. Concerns raised about Russia targetin...

Evening Standard

UK Riots: Judge jailing men for violent disorder condemns 'twisted ideology' behind rioting

Judge Menary has sentenced five men to prison terms for violent disorder

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When Summer Heat Hits My Texas Prison

High temperatures and scarce air conditioning cause tempers to flare for prisoners and guards alike.

The Guardian - UK

‘We don’t want to live in a prison’: grief and anger in a West Bank refugee camp

In Nur Shams, close to the Israeli border, tarpaulins conceal alleyways from Israeli drones and militants meet under cover of darkness

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Minnesota Governor And VP Nominee Support Expanding Voting Rights

Vice President Harris and Tim Walz support expanding voting rights for serious criminals, sparking debates on allowing felons to vote from prison.

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s jails are in terrible crisis, but prison can work. I know, I’ve seen it

Gross failings at HMP Wandsworth are symptomatic of a system so ravaged by austerity it has lost its humanity. Who does that serve, asks Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

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Israeli Supreme Court Considers Closing Military Prison Amid Abuse Allegations

Israeli Supreme Court reviews petition to close Sde Teiman prison amid abuse allegations and plans for improvements.

The Guardian - UK

Thailand’s lese majesty laws explained in 30 seconds

Criticism of the monarchy is punishable with between three and 15 years in prison. It is one of the most severe laws of its kind in the world

The Independent UK

Israel court hears bid to close prison where soldiers are accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian

Israel’s Supreme Court has convened again to consider a petition to shut down a military prison where soldiers have been accused of abusing Palestinian detainees

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