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UK teenager begins Dubai jail term for relationship with 17-year-old girl

Marcus Fakana hands himself in to authorities and will serve year-long sentence in Dubai’s al-Awir prison

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2024

Dominique Pelicot will not appeal 20-year rape sentence

The French man who was convicted of drugging and raping his then wife, Gisele Pelicot, and soliciting dozens strangers to do the same, will not appeal the verdict and 20-year prison sentence, his lawyers said Monday.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 30, 2024

In India, less than half of undertrial prisoners identified for release are actually released

India’s prison overcrowding is a persistent problem. While there have been multiple Supreme Court orders to ensure prisoners are released on bail without onerous conditions, and the government has recently launched a scheme to support bail for poor prisoners, there are still around half a million incarcerated people.

Newslaundry · Dec 30, 2024

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South Korean families pray for relatives who vanished into North Korean prisons a decade ago

It's been 10-11 years since six South Koreans have been detained in North Korea, but there are still no words on whether they are still alive

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

Government was lobbied in 1998 to do more for ex-prisoners, records show

Hundreds of prisoners were released from jail as part of the terms of the Good Friday Agreement.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024

Ohio Couple Kept Five Adopted Special Needs Children in 'Dungeon'-Like Conditions, Abused Them 'Worse Than Prisoners Of War': Police

An Ohio couple was sentenced to a combined 28 years in prison after disturbing footage showed them abusing their five adopted sons with special needs.

Latin Times · Dec 29, 2024

Guards in fatal New York prison assault of Robert Brooks were accused of beating inmates before

Shocking bodycam video of prison guards beating the inmate was released on Friday by New York Attorney General Letitia James

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024

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Imprisoned PKK Leader Ocalan Offers Peace Contribution

Imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan expresses willingness to contribute to peace efforts in Turkey, raising hopes for a peaceful resolution in the longst...

MP calls for specific domestic violence offence in England and Wales

Exclusive: Josh Babarinde pushing for change in law after some abusers were part of autumn early release from prison

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024

Indiana Jan. 6 Rioter Skips Out on Jail Time After Blasting 'Kangaroo Court,' Applies for Asylum in Canada

Antony Vo was charged as a nonviolent participant in the Jan. 6 riot but fled to Canada before his prison sentence while he awaits a pardon from the president-elect.

Latin Times · Dec 29, 2024

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ‘had meltdown in prison over Christmas’

After reports emerged he has got thinner behind bars, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is said to have had a “meltdown” in prison over Christmas.

BANG Premier · Dec 29, 2024

Robert Brooks: Shocking footage reveals moment prison officers beat handcuffed man before his death

New York Governor ‘outraged and horrified’ by footage

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2024

Jailed without hope: Ministers block 128 prisoners on indefinite jail terms from moving to open conditions

Exclusive: The British government refused to allow IPP prisoners to progress to an open prison in 61 per cent of cases over the past 12 months, figures show

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024

Former Catholic priest dies less than two weeks after being sentenced to life in prison for rape

The survivor of Lawrence Hecker’s abuse said he feels ‘vindicated’ by the former priest’s death

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024

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The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024

Ex-minister who witnessed ‘horrible’ Myanmar military violence joins calls for Aung San Suu Kyi’s release

Paul Scully, whose family left Myanmar for Britain, saw ‘horrible things’ as Rohingya Muslim minority suffered violence and persecution

International Business Times · Dec 28, 2024

Turkey's Pro-Kurd Party To Meet Jailed PKK Leader On Saturday

A delegation from Turkey's main pro-Kurdish DEM party is due on Saturday to visit jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan, who is serving life on a prison island off Istanbul, a party source said.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 28, 2024

Rape tops criminal convictions in France, justice report shows

Rape was the most frequently convicted crime in French courts last year, with 1,800 cases resulting in convictions, a Justice Ministry report reveals.

International Business Times · Dec 28, 2024

France Asks Indonesia To Transfer National On Death Row

France has sent Indonesia an official request for the transfer of a French death row inmate who has spent nearly 20 years in prison, an Indonesian minister told AFP on Saturday.

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The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024

Prisons in crisis as 74 attacks take place every day behind bars

With prisons stretched to maximum capacity and staff struggling to cope, there were 26,912 assault incidents in English and Welsh prisons in 2023

The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024

Assaults in prisons in England and Wales rise to average of 74 a day

Research for Lib Dems shows nearly 27,000 assaults were recorded last year, with about 3,200 deemed serious

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

‘Shocking’ bodycam footage captures prison staff beating inmate shortly before his death

In the video, shown by New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday, officers can be seen surrounding Robert Brooks who is restrained

Latin Times · Dec 27, 2024

Woman Accused of Stabbing Mom to Prevent Her From Finding Out About College Suspension Has Conviction Overturned

A woman found guilty of murdering her mother and sentenced to life in prison was granted another trial.

Latin Times · Dec 27, 2024

'Outrageous and Horrifying' Body Cam Footage Reveals Officers Punching and Kicking Handcuffed New York Prisoner Who Later Died

The New York Attorney General has released disturbing footage of correction officers brutally assaulting prisoner Robert Brooks, who did not survive the attack.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

New York correctional officers pummeled handcuffed prisoner before death, footage shows

Newly released body-camera footage shows that a man fatally beaten in a New York prison this month was repeatedly pummeled by correctional officers while in handcuffs

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

Murder victim’s brother continue tireless fight to clear ‘innocent man’ of conviction

Tim Darby believes Jason Moore was wrongly convicted of his brother’s murder at the Old Bailey in 2013

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