The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Timothy Ferriter says teenager kept in captivity because of serious behavioural issues

A court in Moscow has handed a former state TV journalist a 8 1/2-year prison term in absentia for protesting Russia’s war in Ukraine, the latest in a months-long crackdown against dissent that has intensified since Moscow’s invasion 20 months ago

‘Hellish five months’ in Dubai comes to an end

Trump derangement syndrome has evolved into Trump wake-me-when-it’s-over syndrome. To briefly recap: a man facing four felony trials during his campaign, and two civil trials, one for fraud and one for rape, is the overwhelming favourite to win his party’s nomination for president — more secure in the race for…

Pierre-Alain Mounguengui, the president of Gabon’s football association, is being investigated over claims that he failed to report ‘crimes of paedophilia’

A former businessman faces life in prison after an excavator sent to his premises was found with $184 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside.

The 21-year-old has endured ‘degrading, painful and humiliating’ treatment, says charity

Three inmates have been injured and a guard's keys stolen at a troubled youth prison that is slated to close by the end of the year.

At one point, Michael Franzese was one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the mob. He’s somehow still alive and sharing his story.

Frederick Moorefield Jr., a deputy chief information officer for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, allegedly used an encrypted messaging app to discuss dogfighting with people across the U.S.

Stephen Nolan’s bruising confrontations with inmates and staff in a high-security facility make for powerful TV. Systemic problems are on display everywhere