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Brickbat: For the Birds

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Joseph Benza III faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to one… The post Brickbat: For the Birds appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Dec 26, 2024

DOJ Sues Louisiana, Alleges State Holds Inmates Way Past Their Release Date

According to the DOJ, the Louisiana prison system knew about the issues for more than 10 years, costing taxpayers over $2.5 million per year

Latin Times · Dec 26, 2024

Pope brings Holy Year and a message of hope to Rome's main prison

Pope Francis is bringing his Holy Year to Rome’s main prison

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024

Mass jailbreak in Mozambique amid post-election unrest

More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Maputo prison Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of the long-ruling Frelimo party as the winner of recent elections.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 25, 2024

Prison Riot In Mozambique Leaves 33 Dead, 15 Injured

Recent prison riot in Maputo, Mozambique leads to 33 deaths, 15 injuries, and 1,534 escapes amidst civil unrest and disputed elections.

Top News · Dec 25, 2024

Jailbreak amid Mozambique protests sees 1,500 prisoners escape, 33 killed

Suspected riot erupts inside prison in Maputo, with some officials denying incident is linked to post-election unrest.

Al Jazeera · Dec 25, 2024

Convicted Murderer Drew Johnson Escapes Mississippi Prison

Law enforcement in Mississippi is on high alert as they search for a dangerous prison escapee, Drew Johnson, a convicted murderer with a violent history.

Top News · Dec 25, 2024

'Desperate' And 'Very Dangerous' Killer Escapes From Mississippi Prison; Manhunt Underway

Mississippi authorities are searching for Drew Johnson, a convicted murderer who broke free from the South Mississippi Correctional Institution.

Latin Times · Dec 25, 2024

Desi Bouterse, a dictator convicted of murder who twice ruled Suriname, has died at 79

Former Surinamese dictator Desi Bouterse has died at 79

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024

Latin America’s rise in tuberculosis linked to imprisonment rates

Study warns region’s exponential rise in incarceration is fuelling the disease, with cases increasing by 19% between 2015 and 2022

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2024