The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Zara Aleena's family demands inquiry into claims her killer had sex with prison worker at high security jail

'Zara doesn’t even get to breathe but her killer gets to have sex in prison,' said her aunt

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2024

Norwegian mass killer begins second attempt to sue state for alleged breach of human rights

Norwegian mass killer Anders Breivik, who murdered 77 people in a far-right terror attack in 2011, launches his second attempt at suing the state accusing the Justice Department of breaching his human rights

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024

Ecuadorian Drug Cartel Los Choneros' Leader Disappears From Prison

Macias was sentenced to 34 years of prison in 2011 for several crimes including drug trafficking and murder.

Latin Times · Jan 8, 2024

Prisoners riot in NT, bed frames, fans used as weapons

Dozens of inmates have rioted in the Alice Springs Correctional Centre, using parts of beds and fans as weapons against guards.

AAP · Jan 8, 2024

The harrowing story behind the Gypsy Rose Blanchard case

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is telling her story in a new docuseries

Marie Claire · Jan 7, 2024

Israel’s ‘refuseniks’: ‘I will never justify what Israel is doing in Gaza’

On December 26, Israel's first conscientious objector since the start of its war against Hamas, Tal Mitnick, was sent to prison after refusing to serve in the army. Mitnick, however, is not alone. A small group of Israelis are refusing to take part in the "oppression of the Palestinians" by…

France 24 · Jan 6, 2024

To plead or not to plead? That is the question for hundreds of Capitol riot defendants

Hundreds of people charged with storming the U.S. Capitol three years ago have had a powerful incentive to plead guilty rather than go to trial

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2024

Canadian Immigration Officials Block Citizenship Grant for Russian Immigrant Because She Was Convicted of the "Crime" of Speaking Out Against Russia's War of Aggression Against Ukraine

If the absurd decision stands, she could potentially be deported back to Russia, where she faces an 8-year prison sentence.

Reason · Jan 6, 2024

Trauma to Triumph: Gypsy Rose Blanchard Released, Forgives Mother

Gypsy Rose Blanchard speaks out after serving prison time for her role in her mother's murder, sharing her journey of trauma, deception, and newfound freedom.

Top News · Jan 6, 2024

US Cop Jailed For 14 Months Over Death Of Black Man

A white US police officer was sentenced to 14 months in prison Friday over the 2019 death of a young Black man who was put in a police chokehold and injected with ketamine.

International Business Times · Jan 5, 2024