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Crisis measures to tackle English prison overcrowding imminent, says union

POA chair says ministers could declare as soon as Monday that Operation Early Dawn is coming into force

The Guardian - UK

'Unpopular' Ukrainian Ex-cons Battle Back From Russian-held Jails

Yulia's husband was different from most Ukrainians captured by the Russian army, usually prisoners of war whose fate moved crowds.

International Business Times

Chinese Political Prisoner Endures Harsh Treatment In Isolation

Ding Jiaxi's imprisonment in China raises concerns over mistreatment and lack of rights.

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Fresh UK prisons crisis as riots lead to fears of overcrowding

Exclusive: emergency plan set to be introduced that could see alleged criminals released and court cases delayed

The Guardian - UK

Outrage as fundraiser launched for family of Bristol rioter who attacked police

Tristan Tate, brother of social influencer Andrew, is among those to have donated to the crowdfunder for Dominic Capaldi

The Independent UK

White Florida woman guilty over fatal shooting of Black neighbor in dispute over children playing

Susan L Lorincz, 60, faces 30 years in prison

The Independent UK

Man pulled gun after Burger King worker wouldn’t accept drugs for payment

Eugene Robertson, 40, had faced a maximum sentence of more than 400 years

The Independent UK

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Guilty verdict for white Florida woman who fatally shot Black mother

Susan Lorincz faces up to 30 years for manslaughter in a case that provoked outrage from civil rights advocates

The Guardian - US

Fugitive killer of one-year-old girl who escaped during hospital trip is recaptured in North Carolina hotel

Ramone Alston was serving a life term in prison

The Independent UK

Haiti sees new prison break as security situation deteriorates despite international mission

It is the third major incident in five months. It's still unclear how many prisoners escaped

Latin Times

Prisoner Serving Life Sentence Captured After Escape From Van

Prisoner serving life sentence for murder, who escaped from a van, recaptured in North Carolina. Apprehended at a hotel in Kannapolis without injuries.

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‘Stop letting your mum down’: five takeaways from the UK riot courts

First-time offenders, armchair inciters and children given hefty sentences by magistrates and judges

The Guardian - UK

Prisoner serving life for murder who escaped in North Carolina has been caught, authorities say

North Carolina officials say a prisoner serving a life sentence for murder who escaped from a transport van this week has been captured at a hotel

The Independent UK

Prison is a disaster for women – here’s what would work instead

The early days of the new Labour government have given prison reform advocates reason to be hopeful. Two announcements – the appointment of James Timpson as prisons minister and an expanded early release programme – are promising steps towards repairing a criminal justice system that has been devastated by cuts…

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The National (Scotland)

2000-year-old prehistoric settlement found at site of new Highland prison

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered a 2000-year-old prehistoric settlement at the site of a new prison in Inverness.

Texas Observer

The Walls Prison Break–50 Years Later

Questions linger about Fred Gomez Carrasco’s escape attempt and the killings that followed.

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Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 48 Years Receives .15M Settlement

Edmond, Oklahoma settles for .15 million with Glynn Simmons, wrongfully imprisoned for 48 years.

Reason

Brickbat: Playing Chicken

Vera Liddell, former director of food services at Harvey School District 152 in Illinois, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing $1.5 million in food—primarily chicken wings—from the school system. Liddell placed unauthorized orders for the food from July 2020 to February 2022 through…

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The Independent UK

Voices: Independent readers praise ‘calm’ Starmer for handling riots in ‘baptism of fire’

Many were postive about Sir Keir Starmer’s response, praising his leadership, the swift legal actions, and the deterrence provided by tough sentencing

AAP

Lawyer and accused prison smuggler denies drug supply

A lawyer has admitted bringing tobacco and restricted medication into a prison, but will fight drug supply charges.

AAP

NSW prisons settle case over Indigenous inmate's death

A confidential sum has been paid to the widow of an Indigenous man who experienced a fatal asthma attack while behind bars.

The Independent UK

What to know about the 5 people charged in Matthew Perry’s death

Five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death from a ketamine overdose last year, including the actor’s assistant and two doctors

The Independent UK

Federal judge reinforces order for heat protection for Louisiana inmates at prison farm

A federal judge is ordering officials at Louisiana’s penitentiary to increase shade and take other steps to protect prisoners doing agricultural labor from dangerous heat

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Trump Claims Democrats Want To Put Him In Prison

Former President Trump denies wrongdoing and accuses Democrats of targeting him for imprisonment amidst ongoing legal battles and controversies.

The Independent UK

Cardinals superfan known as Rally Runner gets 10 months in prison for joining Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A St. Louis Cardinals superfan known as Rally Runner has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for storming the U.S. Capitol while dressed up in the outfit that he was known for wearing as he jogged around outside the baseball team’s stadium

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