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Emmerdale fans slam Dan for tearing into Amelia as he faces years in prison

After a difficult episode in which he found he could be facing a charge of GBH, Dan snapped at his daughter

Leeds Live

Manson family murderer Leslie Van Houten released from jail after over 50 years

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten walked out of a California prison on Tuesday after serving 53 years of a life sentence for her participation in two infamous murders of of Leno LaBianca and his wife Rosemary

Daily Mirror

Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, released from California prison

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten has been released from a California prison after serving 53 years for two infamous murders

The Independent UK

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Man gets lengthy sentence for fatal shooting of Minnesota girl who was jumping on trampoline

A man was sentenced Tuesday to more than 37 years in prison for fatally shooting a 9-year-old Minnesota girl as she was jumping on a trampoline with friends

The Independent UK

Man who stormed Capitol while free on attempted murder charge gets over 3 years in prison for riot

A man who stormed the U.S. Capitol while awaiting trial for a shooting in North Carolina has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for attacking police with a flagpole during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021

The Independent UK

Artist who dumped manure at Belarusian president's office dies in prison, wife says

A Belarusian artist who dumped manure outside an office of President Alexander Lukashenko has died in a prison, where he was serving a five-year sentence

The Independent UK

Smuggler sentenced to 12 years in deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who suffocated in truck

A Romanian man who was part of an international human smuggling ring has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who suffocated in a truck trailer in 2019

The Independent UK

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Shock as family of Katie Allan who took her own life in Polmont prison could be forced to withdraw from inquiry

Katie Allan, 21, from Giffnock, and William Lindsay, 16, took their own lives while at Polmont prison. Katie's parents were informed their application for legal funding had been denied.

Glasgow Live

Shock as family of woman who took own life in prison denied legal aid for inquiry

A LAWYER representing the families of two young people who took their lives in custody has said it would be “unbelievable” if one was forced to…

The National (Scotland)

Elizabeth Holmes just quietly got her prison sentence reduced by 2 years

The Theranos founder will now be out in 2032.

Fortune

Family of woman who took own life in prison could be forced to withdraw from FAI

Katie Allan, 21, and William Lindsay, 16, died in 2018.

The Independent UK

Prison officer, 26, had relationship with killer inmate

The officer was caught out when her number was found in a phone she had smuggled in

Liverpool Echo

The mysterious connection between Larry Nassar and Jeffrey Epstein

Larry Nassar has been stabbed multiple times in prison months after new details emerged about a surprise connection between him and late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Will the details ever be made public? Rachel Sharp reports

The Independent UK

Kalvin Phillips opens up on visiting father in prison and 'amazing' wish for his release

Manchester City and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips has opened up on his father’s stint in prison and has revealed what his plans are with him for when he is eventually released

Daily Mirror

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The Guardian - UK

Report finds failings over ex-prisoner who stabbed eight in Birmingham

Zephaniah McLeod was not appropriately treated and medicated for his mental illness, report says

Liverpool Echo

People not doing their job led to my son being killed

Jacob Billington, from Crosby, was stabbed in the neck at random by a man with severe mental health problems

The Independent UK

Mother of stabbing spree victim slams ‘massive’ failings after inquiry report

An independent investigation found Zephaniah McLeod had been released from prison with no statutory supervision from any criminal justice services.

Glasgow Live

Katie Allan's mum in heartbreaking tribute ahead of inquiry into tragic deaths at Polmont prison

Linda Allan said her daughter Katie is "by their sides" as the first hearing in a Fatal Accident Inquiry into her death as well as that of 16-year-old William Lindsay is held at Falkirk Sheriff Court.

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Al Jazeera

Egyptians launch online campaign for Gamal Mubarak as president

Campaigners launch Twitter hashtag and Facebook page, calling for Gamal Mubarak to run for president in April 2024.

Chronicle Live

HMP Northumberland prisoner showered with boiling water in attack by fellow inmate

Violent robber Adam Smith poured water from a kettle onto Samuel Birch as he lay on his cell bed at HMP Northumberland

The Guardian - AU

Australian democracy activist Chau Van Kham released from Vietnam jail and reunited with family

Seventy-four-year-old’s health had deteriorated in prison and he was released on humanitarian grounds

Al Jazeera

UN told Israel turns Palestinian territory into outdoor prison

UN expert says some 800,000 Palestinians, including children as young as 12, detained by Israel since 1967 occupation.

The Guardian - US

Elizabeth Holmes’ 11-year prison sentence shortened by two years

Release date changed to 2032, records show, but reasons for change are unclear

The Independent UK

Elizabeth Holmes has two years shaved off her sentence, records show

Theranos founder will be eligible for release on 29 December 2032, nearly two years before sentence was scheduled to end

The Independent UK

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