The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Kremlin has ‘no information’ on missing Putin critic Alexey Navalny

Russian opposition figure has been moved from penal colony and lawyers say they haven’t seen him since last week.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2023

Georgia Will Fail As Independent State Outside EU: Jailed Ex-leader

Georgia's imprisoned opposition leader and former president Mikheil Saakashvili has warned that Tbilisi's failure to secure European Union membership would put at risk its very existence as an independent nation.

International Business Times · Dec 15, 2023

Where is Kremlin foe Navalny? His allies say he has been moved but they still don't know where

Allies of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny say penitentiary officials are reporting that earlier this month he was moved from the region where he was serving time, but have still not disclosed where he is

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023

Wrongfully Convicted Man Freed After 35 Years In Prison

Exonerated after 35 years, Brian Beals discusses readjustment post-prison, advocating for justice reform, and spreading hope to innocents behind bars.

Top News · Dec 14, 2023

Jury deliberations begin in the trial of actor Jonathan Majors

Majors is on trial for assault and harassment in a domestic violence incident involving a former girlfriend. If convicted, he faces up to a year in prison.

WEKU · Dec 14, 2023

Court voids fine given to Russian activist for criticizing war and sends case back to prosecutors

A court in Russia has overturned a fine handed to a veteran human rights advocate for speaking out against the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023

Jail populations are bouncing back to near pre-pandemic levels

During the COVID-19 pandemic, local jails and prisons released thousands of inmates early. Experts say the recent increase reflects a return to business as usual for the nation's carceral system.

WEKU · Dec 14, 2023

UAPA case accused from Erode booked for keeping ‘ISIS flag’ in Coimbatore Central Prison cell

Alleged ISIS-sympathiser from Erode booked in Coimbatore for possessing ISIS flag drawn on paper.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

Paul Whelan sends desperate message to Biden from Russian prison on Christmas Eve

Whelan has been detained in Russia for nearly five years

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023

Angel Cabrera Plays First Competitive Round Of Golf After Release From Prison

Angel Cabrera shot level par in his first competitive round following his release from prison earlier this year

Golf Monthly · Dec 14, 2023