The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Arizona voters to decide on ballot measure to guarantee life imprisonment for child sex trafficking

Arizona voters will decide on a ballot measure that would guarantee a life sentence for persons who are found guilty of sex trafficking of a minor child. The measure will appear on the Nov. 5, 2024, ballot.

Ballotpedia · Mar 20, 2024

Ex-Brazil footballer Dani Alves granted $1.1m bail after rape conviction

The former Brazilian international player was convicted in February and sentenced to 4.5 years in prison.

Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2024

2 Mississippi 'Goon Squad' deputies get yearslong sentences for torturing 2 Black men

Hunter Elward was sentenced to about 20 years in prison, while Jeffrey Middleton was given a 17.5-year prison sentence. Four other ex-law enforcement officers will be sentenced later this week.

WEKU · Mar 20, 2024

Rat fur, arsenic and copper: the dangerous ingredients lacing US prison water

Incarcerated people often must drink dangerous water, a particularly cruel – but not unusual – form of punishment

The Guardian - US · Mar 19, 2024

100 jails certified as Eat Right Campuses as part of FSSAI’s nationwide campaign for safe, healthy and sustainable food

FSSAI certifies over 100 prisons as 'Eat Right Campuses' in New Delhi, promoting clean, nutritious food access.

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024

Trump Faces Legal Consequences As Ex-Advisor Heads To Prison

Recent legal cases involving Trump and associates highlight accountability and consequences of flouting legal norms.

Top News · Mar 19, 2024

Afghan Refugee Found Guilty Of First-Degree Murder In Albuquerque

An Afghan refugee, Muhammad Syed, convicted of first-degree murder in Albuquerque, faces life in prison for killing Aftab Hussein. Motive unclear, communit...

Top News · Mar 19, 2024

First Thing: Trump ally Peter Navarro to begin prison term for contempt

Navarro begins four-month prison term for refusing to cooperate with House January 6 committee. Plus, the people who made a new start after turning 90

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2024

Hong Kong Legislature Passes New National Security Law

Hong Kong's legislature unanimously passed a new national security law on Tuesday, introducing penalties such as life imprisonment for crimes related to treason and insurrection, and up to 20 years' jail for the theft of state secrets.

International Business Times · Mar 19, 2024

Wormwood Scrubs: Drugs and violence 'plentiful' at west London prison amid staff shortages

There has been an average of 29 violent incidents per month as debt and gang tensions ‘boil over’

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2024