The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Three Americans detained in China are released in prisoner swap

“They will return and be reunited with their families for the first time in many years,” the White House said in a statement.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

Dubai Locks Foreigner Up for Life for Carrying CBD Oil Used to Treat Chronic Pain from Rare Disease: 'Kevin Will Not Survive'

Dubai's government has sentenced Maurice Kevin O'Rourke, a 64-year-old Canadian man, to life in prison after he was caught during an airport layover with CBD oil used to treat chronic pain caused by Addison's disease.

Latin Times · Nov 27, 2024

Woman Facing Jail Time for Mocking K-Pop Idol's Voice on Social Media Begs Court for Leniency: 'I Have a Mental Illness That Impacts My Writing Skills'

A South Korean woman is facing jail time for mocking a K-pop star's voice on social media. Prosecutors are seeking a four-month prison sentence.

Latin Times · Nov 27, 2024

Gun crime soars by 30% as gangland rivalries blight London enclave where girl, 8, injured in double shooting

Community leaders blame recent prison release of gang members with ‘scores to settle’ for a violent crimewave sweeping west and south London

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

Pakistan Reopens Roads After Clashes Over Imran Khan's Arrest

Pakistan reopens roads after clashes between security forces and Imran Khan's supporters. Tension escalates as supporters demand his release from prison.

Top News · Nov 27, 2024

Harvey Weinstein files complaint over 'deplorable' prison conditions

Harvey Weinstein has filed an official complaint over the "deplorable" conditions at the prison where he has been serving time with his lawyer comparing the Rikers Island facility in New York to a "gulag".

BANG Premier · Nov 27, 2024

Pakistan ends lockdown of its capital after Imran Khan supporters are dispersed by police

Authorities have reopened roads linking Pakistan’s capital with the rest of the country, ending a four-day lockdown, after using tear gas and firing into the air to disperse supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan who demanded his release from prison

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

British mother of Egyptian political prisoner to press Lammy to take action

Laila Soueif is to meet the foreign secretary, who in opposition called for the release of Alaa Abd el-Fattah

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

Massachusetts man who spent decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit is awarded $13 million

A Massachusetts man who spent 27 years in jail for a murder he claims that he didn't commit has been awarded $13 million by a jury

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

Rising rate of jailed Indigenous women rings alarm bell

Domestic and family violence, and insecure housing are among the issues driving up the numbers of Indigenous women in Australia's prison system, advocates say.

AAP · Nov 27, 2024