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Thai Activist Dies After Hunger Strike In Monarchy Reform

Thai activist's death in prison after advocating monarchy reform raises concerns over Thailand's human rights practices.

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France prison van attack: Manhunt as two prison officers killed in ambush to free drug dealer in Normandy

Mohammed Amra, 30, was on the run with four other men following the morning bloodbath close to the town of Val-de-Reuil in Normandy

Evening Standard

Former Minister H.D. Revanna released from prison

H.D Revanna kidnapping case: Former Minister H.D. Revanna released on bail after abduction case, welcomed by JD(S) workers, heads home.

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Repression Grips Remote Russian Region Months After Shock Protests

Since a Russian court in January sent his older brother, environmental activist Fail Alsynov, to prison for four years, Idel says he has lived in "fear of the unknown".

International Business Times

Australian Whistleblower Sentenced For Exposing War Crimes

Australian judge sentences former army lawyer to prison for leaking war crime information, sparking debate over whistleblower protections.

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Saudi money has reshaped boxing but how do we justify the human cost?

In a defining week for Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk and boxing, the glitz of a unifying world heavyweight contest sits uncomfortably against a backdrop of human rights concerns

The Guardian - UK

The jailing of David McBride is a dark day for democracy and press freedom in Australia

Does it really make our country a better place to imprison a whistleblower whose actions led to public interest reporting on war crimes in Afghanistan?

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Three Men Reach Plea Deals In Whitey Bulger Killing

Three men charged in the 2018 prison killing of Whitey Bulger reach plea deals. Bulger, a notorious Boston gangster, was beaten to death in his cell.

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‘We should all be furious’: Aboriginal people make up record 31% of adult prison population in NSW

Premier Chris Minns says the statistics on Indigenous Australians in the state’s jails represent a ‘major issue’

The Guardian - AU

As a teenager, John was jailed for assaulting someone and stealing their bike. That was 17 years ago – will he ever be released?

The long read: Indeterminate sentences are devastating to mental health, but prisoners with mental illness are less likely to be released. The result is a vicious cycle whereby the most vulnerable inmates often have the least chance of getting out – as John’s case shows

The Guardian - UK

Iranian Director Mohammad Rasoulof Flees To Europe Before Cannes

Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof flees to Europe after being sentenced to prison by Iran. His film set to premiere at Cannes, highlighting human rights v...

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High-risk offenders included in early release scheme, prisons inspector says

Domestic abuser among those freed from jail as part of plan to relieve overcrowding, watchdog reveals

The Guardian - UK

Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof flees Iran to avoid prison

Director had been sentenced for ‘collusion with the intention of committing a crime against the country’s security’

The Guardian - UK

Outrage as whistleblower jailed but appeal flagged

David McBride will appeal his nearly six-year prison term after he was sentenced for leaking classified documents that revealed alleged Australian war crimes.

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Report backs delayed jail time for pregnant offenders

A push to expand the criteria for courts to delay jail sentences would allow pregnant women time to give birth before going to prison.

The Hindu

Revanna gets bail in kidnap case; likely to be released from prison on May 14

H.D. Revanna, former Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) MLA, who was arrested in connection with an alleged abduction case on May 4 by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged multiple instances of sex abuse by his son and “absconding” Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, was granted bail on Monday. He…

The Hindu

Cyber crime police get day’s custody of ‘Savukku’ Shankar

The cybercrime police, Coimbatore city, on Monday was granted one day custody of YouTuber A. Sankar aka ‘Savukku’ Shankar in a case related to his alleged derogatory remarks on police personnel.

The Texas Tribune

When Texas jails issue tablets, it comes at cost for inmates and families

A handful of Texas jails have issued electronic tablets to inmates. Counties can make money off their use.

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Assault on police personnel in Maharashtra | Bombay High Court refuses to quash case against former Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu

Aurangabad High Court refuses to quash case against N. Chandrababu Naidu and TDP leader for assaulting police in 2010.

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Federal prosecutors request 40-year sentence for man who attacked Pelosi's husband

Prosecutors are asking a judge to impose a 40-year prison sentence for the man who broke into ex-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home seeking to hold her hostage and attacked her husband.

Reason

Here Is Why a Federal Judge Rejected Hunter Biden's Second Amendment Challenge to His Gun Charges

Likening drug users to people who are "mentally ill and dangerous," the ruling says barring them from owning firearms is not unconstitutional on its face.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on dangerous prisons: Wandsworth’s failure is one of many

Editorial: The chief inspector’s latest warning makes it clear that problems go right to the top of the prison service

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Prosecutors Seek 40-Year Sentence For Pelosi Home Intruder

Federal prosecutors push for a 40-year prison term for the attacker who broke into Nancy Pelosi's home and assaulted her husband with a hammer.

The Guardian - UK

‘You say you are a musician, they beat you more’: the Ukrainian sax player who survived Putin’s torture prisons

Yuriy Merkotan played in a military band and, after being caught up in the Mariupol siege, spent nearly two years in various jails

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Former NBA Player Glen 'Big Baby' Davis Sentenced To Prison

Former NBA player Glen 'Big Baby' Davis sentenced to 40 months in prison for health care fraud scheme. He plans to use his time in prison to improve his ph...

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