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Inquest reveals detained teen's harm threats ignored

An Indigenous teen, who died after self-harming in an adult prison's youth wing, made eight threats to do so in the hours before he was found in his cell.

AAP

Some Texas Prisoners Allowed Only Four Hours of Sleep a Night, Lawsuit Says

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with a man incarcerated at the Estelle Unit who has been suing over his sleep schedule for a decade.

Texas Observer

From prisoner to president in 20 days, Senegal’s Diomaye Faye takes office

As the 44-year-old is sworn in after a crucial election, we chart the road to victory for Africa’s youngest leader.

Al Jazeera

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Anti-Assad Syrians lead protests against prison torture by rebel group

Hay’et Tahrir al-Sham, formed out of group with former ties to al-Qaeda, is accused of torturing prisoners to death.

Al Jazeera

Bassirou Diomaye Faye sworn in as Senegal's new president

Senegal inaugurated Bassirou Diomaye Faye as its new president on Tuesday, completing the previously little-known opposition figure's dramatic ascent from prison to the palace in recent weeks.

France 24

Emmerdale spoilers: Rhona Goskirk gets sent to PRISON?

Airs Friday 12th April 2024 at 7.30pm on ITV1.

WhatToWatch

Civil Rights Groups Oppose Punishing Inmates For Social Media

Civil rights groups challenge policy penalizing federal inmates for social media use in prisons, citing rights infringement and mental health risks.

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Polygamous Sect Leader Pleads Guilty To Child Sex Crimes

Polygamous sect leader Samuel Bateman pleads guilty to transporting underage girls for sexual acts, facing a recommended 20 to 50-year prison sentence.

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Indigenous teen's family hope inquest will bring change

The mother of an Indigenous teen who died after self-harming in the youth wing of an adult prison says she is determined to get justice for her son.

AAP

Former Lawyer Alex Murdaugh Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison

Former lawyer Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for financial crimes, in addition to a life sentence for murder. Embezzlement, fraud, a...

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Cornyn looks to Dallas' Bonton Farms as model for federal legislation

The farm provides opportunities for former prisoners.

Axios

Pakistan court suspends Imran Khan’s prison sentence in state gifts case

Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were each handed a 14-year sentence in the case in January.

Al Jazeera

Disgraced Lawyer Alex Murdaugh Faces Sentencing For Financial Crimes

Former attorney Alex Murdaugh faces sentencing for financial crimes in federal court, adding to his life imprisonment for family murders. The case has garn...

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Hackers Deface Russian Prison Website In Navalny Revenge Attack

Hackers retaliate against Russian prison system post Navalny's death, leaking prisoner data and manipulating website.

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International Business Times

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, From Prison To President Of Senegal

Propelled to power from humble roots despite never holding national elected office, Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye defied the odds by promising radical change and being guided by a charismatic mentor.

The Guardian - UK

DIY spaces of remembrance: Artist’s tribute to Bulgaria’s gulag prisoners

Installation aiming to ‘un-silence’ former inmates by recreating interior of their homes to go on display at Venice Biennale

The Hindu

Madras High Court permits convict to wear civil dress while arguing case through video call

Madras High Court allows convict to argue case via video conference in civilian dress from Chennai prison.

International Business Times UK

Spanish Football Chief Faces Lengthy Prison Term Over 'Kissgate' Scandal

Former Spanish Football Association chief Luis Rubiales faces legal trouble for alleged sexual assault, cover-up, and corruption, triggering investigations and arrests.

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The Hindu

Zakaat, the Islamic form of charity, frees jail inmates during Ramzan

Over the past few years, some organisations in Telangana have a part of their savings set aside for charity during Ramzan, to free prisoners who cannot afford bail

Woman & Home

Homicide New York: Where is Arohn Kee now?

The fifth episode of Netflix's chilling true crime docuseries Homicide: New York has viewers wondering where convicted killer Arohn Kee is now

WEKU

Texas appeals court acquits Crystal Mason's illegal voting conviction

The court said the state did not have enough evidence to prove that Mason knew she was ineligible to vote when she cast a ballot in the 2016 election. She was facing a five-year prison sentence.

Axios

Evan Gershkovich has spent a year in a Russian prison

Drumming up media attention has been critical in ensuring Gershkovich's release, advocates say.

International Business Times

Outrage On X, Questions On Political Donations Resurface After SBF's Sentencing

Sam Bankman-Fried has been slapped with a 25-year sentence for defrauding numerous individuals who believed in his fake crypto empire, but many are unhappy with the "short" sentence. Others are demanding that all the donations he made to political campaigns be returned.

Latin Times

Ecuador Prison Riot Leaves Three Dead, Six Injured

It marked the latest prison violence in Guayaquil -- the port city that has become a dangerous hub for cocaine exports to neighboring countries.

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard Splits From Ryan Months After Prison Release

“I am learning to listen to my heart. Right now I need time to let myself find… who I am." The post Gypsy Rose Blanchard Splits From Ryan Months After Prison Release first appeared on Bored Panda.

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