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Man charged over plan to fight in Myanmar's civil war

An Australian faces the prospect of life in prison after being charged with intending to join an armed group to fight in a southeast Asian nation's civil war.

AAP

Anti-Semitic vandal charged over threats from prison

A man serving time for spearheading an anti-Semitic night of destruction has been accused of intimidating a woman from behind the walls of a prison.

AAP

Magilligan praised as one of the best UK prisons in inspection report

Justice Minister Naomi Long said it was an ‘outstanding result’ for Magilligan Prison when the justice system was under ‘immense’ pressure.

Evening Standard

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Israeli judge closes case of Palestinian teen's death in prison despite evidence of starvation

A newly unsealed sentence from a court ruling reveals that an Israeli judge acknowledged that a Palestinian teen had been starved in Israeli prison but stopped an investigation into the case

The Independent UK

Venezuelan Deported to El Salvador Prison Sues U.S. For More Than $1 Million Over Abuse: 'I Thought About Hanging Myself'

A Venezuelan man deported from the United States and detained in El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison has filed a federal lawsuit seeking at least $1.3 million in damages, alleging he was subjected to abuse amounting to torture.

Latin Times

Eswatini to repatriate Cambodian man deported by US

Pheap Rom’s family moved to US as refugees and became lawful permanent residents but he lost his legal status during removal proceedings

The Independent UK

Man who posted racist messages about England’s Jess Carter on TikTok avoids jail

A 60-year-old man from Lancashire has been handed a suspended jail term after admitting sending offensive messages to the England footballer Jess Carter

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A place to heal for former prisoners

Brief letters: Merfyn Turner’s legacy | Life under Trump | Millipede banknotes | Mickles and muckles | Swallowing tea

The Guardian - UK

Jeffrey Epstein Death Mystery: The Chilling New Details Discovered Inside the Late Paedophile's Jail Cell

New US DOJ report reveals chaos in Jeffrey Epstein's final hours at a New York prison, with improvised nooses and falsified guard logs. The findings highlight gross negligence that left the convicted sex offender unsupervised.

International Business Times UK

'We Can't Ignore His Legacy:' Usher Reveals Why He Still Respects Diddy Despite Prison Sentence

Usher discusses the complex legacy of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, balancing his influence in the music industry with his current legal challenges.

International Business Times UK

Indian-origin man in US steals $1 million in loan fraud, buys land in Fresno with pandemic relief money

An Indian-origin man in California has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for defrauding the government's Paycheck Protection Program Loan. 37-year-old Gurjeet Bath has also been ordered to pay a $100,000 criminal fine. Bath applied for this loan, which was made available to small business owners to cope with…

The Times of India

US traveller recounts brutal detention in Venezuela’s feared prisons: ‘They beat me, chained me up’

James Luckey’s ordeal sheds light on the mistreatment political prisoners faced under Nicolás Maduro

The Guardian - US

Venezuelan sues Trump administration for $1.3M over ‘government-sanctioned torture’ at notorious El Salvador prison

Neiyerver Adrián León Rengel said he spent four months in El Salvador’s CECOT prison

The Independent UK

The Trials of Pa Salieu review – what hope is there for life after prison?

Sure, this might well be a PR exercise for the rapper after being jailed in 2022 for his part in a mass brawl. But it’s also a vital indictment of the appalling probation system

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The Independent UK

California man gets 6 years in prison after breaking into woman’s house and sucking her toes

Cristian Solorio, a 28-year-old from Modesto, had harassed the woman for weeks until the night he broke into her house, according to prosecutors

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World’s Hottest Felon Opens Up On How Viral Mugshot Changed His Life Forever

Jeremy Meeks revealed his admirers’ “frustrating” behavior in jail and reflected on life after his viral mugshot.

AAP

Man extradited to face historical armed robbery charges

Alexander Robert MacDonald is behind bars facing 30-year-old bank robbery and hostage-taking charges after being extradited interstate.

The Guardian - US

Jailed Bolsonaro granted ‘humanitarian house arrest’ amid failing health

Former Brazil president, serving 27 years over attempted coup, given initial 90-day period that could be extended

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The Independent UK

Brazil's Bolsonaro allowed to serve 27-year sentence at home due to ill health

A top Brazilian justice has granted former President Jair Bolsonaro permission to serve his 27-year sentence for a coup attempt at home instead of in prison because of his failing health

The Independent UK

Ex-prison guard on trial for murder after inmate suffered 69 blows in fatal jail beating

Jonah Levi was the first guard to go on trial after 10 were indicted last April

The Independent UK

Why a dad has spent 14 years in prison for stealing a mobile phone

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The Independent UK

‘Shameless cruelty’: Father held under indefinite jail term for stealing phone faces being sent back to prison

Exclusive: Devastated relatives say Thomas White, who has served 14 years stealing a mobile phone, has been told he is going back to prison without a release date

The Times of India

Who was Kermit Gosnell? ‘House of horrors’ abortion doctor convicted of killing newborn babies dies in prison

Kermit Gosnell, a former abortion doctor from West Philadelphia, has died at the age of 85 while serving multiple life sentences in prison. He had most recently been lodged at the State Correctional Institution-Smithfield, located nearly 60 miles south of Pittsburgh.

International Business Times UK

Life After Conviction: Where Bill Cosby Stands Now Amid Ongoing Legal Battles and Public Scrutiny

Bill Cosby's life after prison includes ongoing legal battles, public scrutiny, and questions about his legacy and future.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong proposes sweeping ban on smoking at construction sites after Tai Po fire

Proposal mandates hefty fines and even prison for serious violations

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