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The nation is missing millions of voters due to lack of rights for former felons

If you gathered every American with a prison record into one contiguous territory and admitted it to the union, you would create the 12th-largest state. It would be home to at least 7 million to 8 million people and hold a dozen votes in the Electoral College.

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Jailed for losing a pregnancy: how progress on El Salvador’s harsh anti-abortion law is unravelling

Years of campaigning led to the release of 81 women imprisoned under the country’s strict reproductive laws, but the suspension of civil rights by President Nayib Bukele is fuelling a new wave of criminalisation

The Guardian - UK

'We heard from them but...': Family of British couple jailed in Iran on charges of espionage says they are extremely worried

Family members of the British couple, 53-year-old Lindsay and Craig Foreman who were arrested and jailed in 2025 while they were traveling through Iran on charges of espionage, said they were extremely worried after the US and Israel attacked the country. The British couple were on their motorcycle trip around…

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No sign of Aung San Suu Kyi as Myanmar’s military pardons 10,000 prisoners

Freed prisoners include 10 foreigners who will be deported

The Independent UK

Judge adjourns Paris trial of Islam scholar accused of raping three women

Former Oxford professor Tariq Ramadan did not appear in court as he was in a Geneva hospital, according to lawyers

The Guardian - UK

Prisoner allegedly contacted girlfriend he set on fire

A man serving 18 years' jail for trying to kill his then-girlfriend by setting her on fire is accused of contacting her from prison and being abusive.

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Florida man used taco seasoning packets to steal $40,000 worth of goods from Target, police say

Keith Wallis faces up to 90 years in prison if convicted on all charges

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Ian Huntley remains seriously ill after metal bar attack in prison

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Police give update as Ian Huntley seriously ill after prison attack

The force declined to identify the suspect

The Independent UK

Soham killer Ian Huntley bludgeoned as he bent over in prison workshop to tie string on crate in ‘savage’ attack

Inmates allegedly ‘knew the attack was coming’ and did nothing as it unfolded

Evening Standard

Viral but fake news repost could cost you Dh200,000 amid Iran and US-Israeli clashes: UAE cracks down on online rumours as tensions fuel misinformation

Amidst Middle East tensions, the UAE has issued a stern warning: sharing unverified rumours online can lead to prosecution under federal law. Authorities emphasise relying solely on accredited sources to prevent confusion and safeguard public order. This move aims to curb misinformation that could impact national stability and security, with…

The Times of India

The Russian honeytrap: alleged spy for Moscow faces five years in US prison

Nomma Zarubina, convicted of lying to the FBI, is the latest Russian woman accused of using her sexual wiles for spying

The Guardian - US

Ian Huntley remains in serious condition after prison attack, police say

Durham Constabulary said there had been no change in his condition in hospital overnight.

Evening Standard

Ian Huntley remains in serious condition after attack in prison

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Police give update on Ian Huntley after prison attack with metal bar

According to reports, killer Anthony Russell allegedly shouted ‘I’ve done it, I’ve done it’ after Huntley was repeatedly smashed over the head

The Independent UK

Former MLB pitcher sentenced to life in prison without parole for shooting his in-laws

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Daniel Serafini has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the 2021 shooting of his wife's parents

The Independent UK

Wisconsin man gets 16½ years in prison for forging threats against Trump in a deportation scheme

A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison

The Independent UK

New York woman who duped investors and funneled money to Trump fundraiser gets 9 years in prison

A New York businesswoman has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison over a financial scheme that prosecutors say ripped off more than $30 million from foreign investors and funneled some of the stolen funds to U.S. political campaigns, including a campaign fundraiser for President Donald Trump

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International Business Times UK

Prince Andrew Out of Royal Family's Good Graces, Could Spend Lifetime in Prison if Convicted

Prince Andrew, stripped of titles in 2025, was arrested on 19 February over misconduct in public office linked to Epstein. He was released under investigation as King Charles urged due legal process.

The Independent UK

2 journalists in Belarus imprisoned as part of a crackdown on free speech, media groups say

A media rights group says a court in Belarus has convicted two independent journalists on charges of high treason and given them long prison sentences, the latest move in the government’s crackdown on dissent and free speech

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This aspiring model thought a quick trip would solve her rent woes, instead, she got sentenced to a decade in prison

She learned the dangers of a ‘quick cash’ scheme.

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Twenty-year sentence for Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai is a further blow for journalists feeling the heat of Beijing’s crackdown on press freedom

The sentencing of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison on February 8 on charges of sedition and collusion with foreign forces prompted international outrage.

Evening Standard

What happened to Maxine Carr? Soham child killer Ian Huntley's lover who created a new life for herself

Carr welcomed a son in 2011 and went on to marry in 2014, according to reports

International Business Times UK

Who is Ian Huntley? Soham Child Murderer in Grave Condition After Latest Violent Prison Incident

Ian Huntley, serving a life sentence for the murder of two minors, was assaulted by another inmate at HMP Frankland. The attack left him with serious head injuries.

International Business Times UK

Terrifying Prison Scene: Soham Killer Ian Huntley Fighting for Life After Brutal Assault

Ian Huntley, convicted of the Soham murders, is in critical condition following a violent attack in HMP Frankland. Police are investigating the incident.

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