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South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally

A South African opposition party leader, Julius Malema, has been sentenced to five years in prison for breaking firearm laws

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on drugs in prisons: the chief inspector has sounded the alarm – ministers must act

Editorial: The impunity with which organised crime groups operate in jails is scandalous. Blocking drones should be just the start

The Guardian - UK

Diddy 'Cooking Up' Career Comeback from Prison, Eyeing a Collaboration with Usher: Report

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is reportedly planning a global comeback tour after his prison release in 2028, with potential collaboration with Usher, though details remain speculative.

International Business Times UK

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Two US citizens get combined 16 years in prison for running North Korean laptop farms — fake remote IT work scheme netted DPRK $5 million in around three years

The Department of Justice announced the sentencing of the U.S. nationals that have been convicted of running laptop farms that allowed North Korean workers to pose as American residents and work at American tech firms.

Tom’s Hardware

Netflix confirms cast for new Charlie and the Chocolate Factory film

The new film will explore the aftermath of the golden ticket contest, with Wonka having served time in prison

The Independent UK

A single Epstein email shines a light on myths about American justice – and art

In prison, I witnessed the gap in accountability between the poor and the elite. A banker’s message to Epstein is racist and reductive

The Guardian - US

When the U.S. Censored a Movie About the American Revolution and Imprisoned Its Producer

Remembering the infuriating case of United States v. “The Spirit of ’76.”

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'Trust Me: The False Prophet' – Where Is Samuel Bateman Today and What Happened to His Child Brides?

Bateman's rise began around 2019, when he positioned himself as a successor to imprisoned FLDS leader Warren Jeffs.

International Business Times UK

Sen. Mike Lee Says Federal Prison Hung Up on Him When He Tried To Check on Inmate

Families have complained for years that the Bureau of Prisons fails to notify them when their incarcerated loved ones are seriously ill or even dying.

Reason

Nuisance streamer Johnny Somali just got sentenced to prison with labor in South Korea and the internet has zero sympathy

Johnny Somali, a nuisance streamer who has been filming his disruptive behavior in several Asian countries, is facing jailtime in South Korea. His legal debacle began in 2024. But multiple charges piled up on the streamer—all of which he was found guilty of on Wednesday, April 15.

The Mary Sue

The number of wrongly-released UK prisoners last year revealed

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The Independent UK

Who is Johnny Somali? American streamer gets prison sentence with hard labor in South Korea over public nuisance

American streamer Johnny Somali, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, has been sentenced to six months in prison in South Korea. The court found him guilty of public nuisance and sharing deepfake content. According to BBC, the judge noted repeated misconduct but no severe harm. His past arrests in…

The Times of India

Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti facing ‘escalating abuse’ in Israeli jails

‘Palestine’s Mandela’ suffers three recent attacks including assault where prison guards set a dog on him, lawyer says

The Guardian - UK

Johnny Somali Found Guilty amid His Mother's Pleas for Leniency — Latest Nuisance YouTuber Punished in Asia

Johnny Somali, a controversial livestreamer, faces legal action in South Korea for disruptive behavior. His case highlights the risks influencers face when disregarding cultural norms and laws.

International Business Times UK

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The Times of India

American YouTuber Johnny Somali jailed in South Korea for kissing 'comfort women' statue

American YouTuber Johnny Somali has been sentenced to six months in prison for his 2024 act of public nuisance when he filmed himself kissing a statue commemorating Korean wartime sex slaves. South Korean authorities indicted Somali, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, in 2024 on public order violations and…

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Reviled streamer Johnny Somali found guilty by South Korean court, facing prison and ‘hard labor’

Enjoy backbreaking forced labor!

The Independent UK

Seoul court sentences US YouTuber to 6 months in jail over offensive stunts

An American YouTuber who sparked national outrage in South Korea for provocative stunts, including dancing on a statue honoring victims of wartime sexual slavery, was sentenced to six months in prison by a Seoul court on Wednesday

The Guardian - US

The supreme court needs to put limits on Trump’s use of the pardoning power

The president has reportedly promised mass pardons to administration officials. His misuse of the power goes far beyond what the constitution’s authors intended

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International Business Times UK

Who Is Johnny Somali? Kick Streamer Convicted on Deepfake-Related Charges as South Korea Hands Him Six Months in Prison

Johnny Somali sentenced in South Korea for deepfake-related offences, receiving jail time and restrictions after controversial livestream incidents.

The Guardian - UK

Prison officers given more training to avoid being manipulated into illicit relationships with inmates

Exclusive: Enable programme in England and Wales follows cases where staff have become embroiled sexually or financially with criminals

International Business Times UK

8 Charges That Got Johnny Somali 6 Months Prison Labour in Korea – Deepfakes, Business Obstruction & More Detailed

Ismael was reportedly taken into custody immediately after sentencing and is expected to serve his term in South Korea before facing deportation.

AAP

Double murderer died from natural causes, coroner finds

A former ambulance officer who murdered two women died in a hospital bed after being transferred out of prison for cancer treatment, a coroner found.

The Independent UK

Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys

The Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were sentenced to prison terms for leading members of the far-right extremist groups in attacking the U.S. Capitol over five years ago

International Business Times

Anna Kepner Stepbrother Could Spend His Life In Prison After Being Indicted For Murder, Sexual Assault

Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother has been indicted by a grand jury for murder and sexual assault.

The Times of India

90-year-old mother arrested for laundering son’s drug money in South Korea

A 90-year-old South Korean woman was sentenced for laundering hundreds of millions of won linked to her son's drug trafficking. She transferred funds at his direction while he was imprisoned abroad, acting as an intermediary. The court found her aware of the illicit nature of the money, contributing to the…

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