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French Man Faces Maximum 20-Year Sentence For Wife's Rape

French prosecutor seeks maximum 20-year prison term for Dominique Pelicot, accused of orchestrating rape of his unconscious wife by over 50 men.

Menendez Brothers' Resentencing Hearing Scheduled For December 11

Lyle and Erik Menendez seek release after 30 years in prison for parents' murder, with new evidence prompting resentencing recommendation.

Erling Haaland named for unpaid fine, punishable with ridiculous prison sentence

Erling Haaland is struggling in front of goal right now - and may have to check his wallet, too

FourFourTwo · Nov 25, 2024

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Dallas Woman Sentenced To 10 Years In Murder-For-Hire Plot

Dallas woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for murder-for-hire plot arising from online disputes. No physical harm, but significant emotional distress.

White woman who fatally shot Black neighbor through door faces manslaughter sentence in Florida

A white Florida woman who fatally shot a Black neighbor through her front door during an ongoing dispute over the neighbor’s boisterous children faces sentencing for her manslaughter conviction

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

More prison for inmate who attacked guard with racquet

A prisoner told a judge the only way to protect his sobriety from drug dealers and users in prison was to assault a guard and be sent to punitive detention.

AAP · Nov 25, 2024

Bali Nine have served 'more than enough time': advocate

A supporter of one of the Bali Nine drug smugglers says returning the group to Australia to be with loved ones will make a difference in their rehabilitation.

AAP · Nov 25, 2024

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Former County Treasurer Pleads Guilty To Embezzling Million

Former Santa Cruz County treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling million, faces up to 35 years in prison.

Everyone who has already asked Trump for a pardon – from Joe Exotic to the Proud Boys

In January Donald Trump will be able to pick up his pardoning pen when he returns to the White House. Several convicts are already vying to be on his clemency list, James Liddell writes

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024

Dying in ‘Hell’: The fate of Palestinian medics jailed by Israel

One of Gaza’s most prominent doctors may have been raped to death, recent revelations show. He’s not the only one.

Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2024

Biden must Trump-proof US democracy, activists say: ‘There is a sense of urgency’

President can secure civil liberties, accelerate spending on climate and healthcare, and spare death row prisoners

The Guardian - US · Nov 24, 2024

How the collapse of one of Britain’s biggest building firms will hit Labour’s prison and schools plan

ISG, the sixth-biggest builder in the UK, collapsed in September, leaving 2,200 workers immediately redundant and many subcontractors out of pocket

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024

Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest

Pakistan says it is suspending mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan gear up for a protest in the capital

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024

Pakistan seals off its capital ahead of a planned rally by Imran Khan supporters

Pakistan is sealing off its capital ahead of a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2024

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The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2024

Blueprints for English prisons leaked online in major security breach

Fears maps could be used to smuggle drugs or weapons into jails or plan escapes – a year after Daniel Khalife slipped out of HMP Wandsworth and spent four days on the run

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2024

‘Immediate security action’ taken after prison maps leaked on dark web

The Ministry of Justice said it was aware of a data breach after reports that detailed layouts had been shared online in the past two weeks.

Tennessee Man Avoids Prison In Young Dolph Murder Case

Jermarcus Johnson sentenced to probation for aiding killers in aftermath of rapper Young Dolph's murder. Case reveals complexities of music industry feuds.

Reason · Nov 22, 2024

New York City's Push To Ban Mail at Rikers Was Based on Drug Test Kits With an 85 Percent Error Rate

The problems with these test kits are well-known, and there have been hundreds of documented cases of wrongful arrests based on them.

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Capitol Rioter Receives Reduced Sentence After Disruptive Behavior

Federal judge reduces sentence for Proud Boys member involved in Capitol riot after disruptive behavior in court.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2024

Prison blueprints leak sparks security alert in jails in England and Wales

Plans are understood to show where cameras and sensors are, triggering fears of weapon smuggling and escapes

Latin Times · Nov 22, 2024

A Dozen Black Inmates Reportedly Self-Immolated at Virginia Supermax Prison to Escape 'Intolerable Racism, Abuse, and Inhumane Conditions'

Twelve Black inmates at Red Onion State Prison have reportedly self-immolated since September in a bid to get transferred away from abusive guards.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

Judge reduces prison sentence for Capitol rioter who berated and insulted him

A federal judge has imposed a one-year reduction in a prison sentence for a man who stormed the U.S. Capitol and then engaged in a pattern of disruptive courtroom behavior, including berating and insulting the judge

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

‘My father stayed to defend his people’: Jimmy Lai’s son condemns ‘show trial’ in Hong Kong

INTERVIEW: Exclusive: Sebastien Lai tells Namita Singh about pro-democracy icon’s deteriorating health in dire prison conditions

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024

Former Christian Brother teacher showed ‘no mercy’ to child victims, court told

A judge said he would pass sentence on Paul Dunleavy next week.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2024

Drones could bring guns into prisons in England and Wales, watchdog fears

Exclusive: Chief inspector says drones are ‘number one concern’ amid ‘inadequate’ Prison Service response

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