The Latest Breaking News from Prison

What is it like to be a prison officer in the UK?

When prison officers are in the news, it’s rarely for a positive reason. Recent headlines have included officers smuggling contraband into prisons, or having inappropriate relationships with prisoners. It’s little wonder that the many prison officers who only want to do a good job feel undervalued. We don’t often hear…

The Conversation · Oct 21, 2024

Con artist who used fake Coinbase sites to steal $20 million sentenced to prison

Chirag Tomar used the stolen crypto to purchase Lamborghinis, expensive watches, and vacations to Dubai.

Fortune · Oct 21, 2024

Supreme Court Dismisses Michael Cohen's Appeal Against Donald Trump

Supreme Court rejects Michael Cohen's appeal against Trump, ending legal battle over alleged retaliation and imprisonment.

Top News · Oct 21, 2024

One of the Sons of 'El Chapo' is Transferred to a New Federal Prison Due to 'Poor Living Conditions'

Joaquín Guzmán López was arrested in July after he turned himself and Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada in to U.S. authorities at a private airport in New Mexico

Latin Times · Oct 21, 2024

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 · Oct 21, 2024

‘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 · Oct 21, 2024

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.

AAP · Oct 21, 2024

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 · Oct 20, 2024

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 · Oct 20, 2024

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 · Oct 20, 2024