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What is shaken baby syndrome? Why might a Texas man be executed over it?

If Robert Roberson’s execution eventually goes ahead, it will be the first for shaken baby syndrome.

Al Jazeera

‘Over the years, people have been more sympathetic about the time I went to prison. We’ve all done stupid things in our lives. I’m not that guy any more’: Premier League hardman on being arrested for headbutting opponent

One Premier League hardman has changed their image since retiring, after being arrested for a headbutt

FourFourTwo

Plan for 1000 new prison beds in the Northern Territory

After promising it would not incarcerate more people, the NT government has unveiled a plan to increase the number of jail beds over the next four years.

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Fewer women may go to jail in England and Wales in sentencing review

Review to examine scrapping short sentences and treating more offenders in the community, with prisons filling up again

The Guardian - UK

Incarcerated Californians can’t vote. A prison held an election anyway

Voters in a mock election at San Quentin revealed strong feelings about prison labor, wages and the presidential race

The Guardian - US

U.S. Indictment Reveals Zetas Leader Managed Mesican Cartel from Prison

A U.S. indictment claims Zetas leader Miguel Angel Treviño Morales continued to control the Northeast Cartel while incarcerated in Mexico.

Latin Times

The week in theatre: Oedipus; The Fear of 13; The Duchess (of Malfi) – review

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville transfix as Robert Icke wires Sophocles into the present; Adrien Brody excels in a sharp prison drama; and how not to update a Jacobean masterpiece

The Guardian - UK

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Steve Bannon Accuses Kamala Harris Of Prolonging Prison Sentence

Former Trump aide Steve Bannon criticizes VP Harris for alleged role in prolonging his prison sentence under the First Step Act.

Top News

New Kraven the Hunter footage sees Aaron-Taylor Johnson escape from prison and crunch some bones in R-rated Marvel movie

The footage was shown behind closed doors at New York Comic Con

Total Film

Former top judge demands help for prisoners ‘left to rot’ under ‘morally wrong’ indefinite jail terms

Exclusive: John Thomas, who was once Britain’s most senior judge, has said IPP jail terms are ‘inherently unfair’ as he backs The Independent’s call for a review

The Independent UK

Paul Whelan credits Brittney Griner for ‘great help’ in his release from Russia

Former US marine, sentenced to 16 years in prison, says NBA star made sure he wasn’t forgotten after she got out

The Guardian - US

Psychologist behind controversial ‘Stanford Prison Experiment’ dies at 91

The study was ended after six days as the students playing guards became psychologically abusive

The Independent UK

1,100 prisoners to be freed next week in second round of early releases

The Justice Secretary is expected to announce a review of sentencing during the week, which could look at reducing the use of short jail sentences.

Evening Standard

First aid training for prison guards 'axed in April', says coroner in future deaths warning

Coroner Ivan Cartwright issued his report warning of a risk of more deaths

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

California man accused of drugging and raping at least nine woman, leading to one’s overdose death

Michel DiGiorgi , 50, faces life in prison if convicted in Los Angeles County

The Independent UK

California foster dad sentenced to 7 years for abusing child torture victims

A California man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for abusing foster children he was assigned to care for in his home, including some who had been previously tortured by their parents

Latin Times

Capitol Rioter Imprisoned for Assaulting Police Says She 'Regrets Ever Having Responded to Trump's Call'

A Texas woman has denounced Donald Trump's rhetoric surrounding the 2020 election after having stormed the capital on Jan. 6, even assaulting law enforcement while she was there.

International Business Times

Man Who Repeatedly Broke Into Neighbors' Home To Smell Their Shoes Tells Court He Can't Explain His Behavior

A man who can't stop breaking into neighbors' homes to smell their shoes in the middle of the night will attend therapy in lieu of spending a month in prison.

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on prison reform: Labour must champion alternatives

Editorial: Jails are squalid and the number of incarcerated people keeps rising. Investing in probation is part of the answer

The Independent UK

Rights groups urge Thailand to release Vietnamese activist, saying he faces torture if extradited

Nearly three dozen rights groups urge Thailand’s prime minister to release a Vietnamese activist facing extradition, warning he risks torture if returned

AAP

Political prisoners concerned by diplomacy red tape

Australians wrongfully detained oversees are decrying being freed only to fall through the cracks back home, citing lack of support for them and their families.

AAP

Vindication for victims as pedophile counsellor jailed

A former school counsellor who used hypnosis to sexually abuse young boys will most likely die in jail after receiving a minimum two-decade prison sentence.

The Independent UK

South Carolina man gets life in prison in killing of Black transgender woman

A South Carolina man has been sentenced to life in federal prison in the killing of a Black transgender woman after their secret sexual relationship was exposed

Latin Times

Man Who Repeatedly Broke Into Neighbors' Home To Smell Their Shoes Tells Court He Can't Explain His Behavior

A man who can't stop breaking into neighbors' homes to smell their shoes in the middle of the night will attend therapy in lieu of spending a month in prison.

Latin Times

Wife of Conservative Official Imprisoned for 1 Year Over Racist Social Media Posts: 'If That Makes Me Racist, So Be It'

A woman who posted that immigrants should face mass deportation and to set hotels housing them on fire has been sentenced to more than a year of jail time.

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