The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Court jails eight for illegal surrogacy

The Criminal Court has sentenced four obstetricians and four brokers to prison terms of up to 15 years for their roles in a transnational commercial surrogacy network, ruling that they treated the human body as a commodity and deliberately circumvented the law.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2

Florida Child Predator's 'Vile Actions' Led to 30 Years in Prison for Abusing Minors in the Philippines

Florida man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison. Officials called his crimes 'vile actions' in a cross-border child abuse case involving CSAM images and lifetime supervised release.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2

Elektra's Return In 'Daredevil' Season 3 Could Set Up A Killer Twist

Now that we have confirmation of Elektra's return in the third season of Born Again, there's a chance she might be picking up the mask while Matt is in prison.

Inverse · Jul 2

Henry Nowak's Killer Spends 23 Hours A Day In Isolation After Refusing Wing Where Ian Huntley Was Killed

Vickrum Digwa, convicted of murdering Henry Nowak, is in segregation at HMP Frankland due to safety fears after refusing to move to a notorious prison wing

International Business Times UK · Jul 2

Government exploring ‘every route’ to deport grooming gang ringleader – minister

Shabir Ahmed, 73, known to his victims as Daddy, has served 14 years in jail.

Evening Standard · Jul 2

Rochdale grooming gang leader released from prison as No 10 insists he may be deported

It is understood the Home Office is looking at what can be done in this case and will provide an update in due course

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Former chief monk given 12 years for embezzlement

The former chief monk of Phichit province has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for embezzling 3 million baht in donations intended for the development of a Buddhist college.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2

I visited seven themed bars in one week. Can ball pits and bingo save British nightlife?

While most hospitality venues are struggling, there has been an enormous rise in ‘competitive socialising’. But why? And could I find the answer while dressed in a prison jumpsuit and drinking a daiquiri?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

Harvey Weinstein Health Update: Disgraced Mogul Rushed to Hospital After Suffering Heart Failure From Pneumonia

Harvey Weinstein, 74, suffers heart failure linked to pneumonia while imprisoned at Rikers Island. Hospitalised at Bellevue, his health crisis adds complexity to his ongoing legal battles.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

YouTuber Stephen McCullagh appeals life sentence after murdering pregnant girlfriend and using fake GTA livestream alibi

Former YouTuber Stephen McCullagh, convicted of murdering his pregnant girlfriend Natalie McNally, has lodged an appeal against his life sentence. Prosecutors revealed he allegedly used a pre-recorded Grand Theft Auto livestream as a fake alibi. McCullagh is reportedly facing safety concerns within prison due to the nature of his crime,…

The Times of India · Jul 1