The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Escapee captured after 9 days when dog bark alerted couple pleads guilty in Pennsylvania

A homicide suspect who escaped from a northwestern Pennsylvania prison and was on the run for more than a week before a pet dog led to his recapture in July has pleaded guilty for kidnapping a Pennsylvania couple and his escape

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Justice Department watchdog finds alarming conditions inside Florida federal prison

The inspector general's office found inmates served moldy bread, containers of food covered by what appear to be rodent droppings and insects in bags of cereal.

WEKU · Nov 9, 2023

Commission weighs whether to discipline Illinois judge who reversed rape conviction

A western Illinois judge could face removal from office after a judicial oversight body considered allegations this week that he circumvented the law when he decided to reverse a rape conviction in a move that sparked outrage in the victim’s hometown of Quincy, Illinois, and beyond

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Courts failing to follow ‘basic legal steps’ when jailing people before trial, report reveals

Thousands may have been jailed without proper legal justification, ‘deeply concerning’ new analysis reveals

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

After parole from jail, Angel Cabrera dreams of a comeback on PGA Tour Champions — but will he be given a chance?

“(Cabrera) wants to play, he's learned his lesson, he wants to get on with his life."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 9, 2023

Kodi Suni shifted to Thavanur jail

Kodi Suni, a convict in T.P. Chandrasekharan murder case, shifted from Viyyur prison to Thavanur jail due to a clash. He had earlier requested to be moved to Kannur Central Jail.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Inquiry told of ‘slopping out’ and children being imprisoned with sex offenders

A witness known only as Jim told the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry slopping out was a common practice in secure care for young people.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Farmer arrested, 11 red sanders logs seized from him near Gudiyatham

Farmer, 47, arrested in Vellore for illegally chopping red sanders logs. Two accomplices fled. Forest team seized logs, sent to timber depot. Accomplices identified, special teams formed to nab them. Case registered under Wild Life (Protection) Act. Farmer lodged in Central Prison.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Brickbat: Sorry, I'm Late for an Appointment

In Putnam County, West Virginia, a former U.S. Postal Service carrier faces up to one year in federal prison and a $100,000 fine after pleading guilty to desertion of mail. Michael Burdette reportedly tossed a total of more than 200 pieces of mail into a service station dumpster on two…

Reason · Nov 9, 2023

Hunt continues for armed escaped prisoner

Three helicopters were sent to the Banthad mountain range as police in four provinces hunt for escaped prisoner Chaowalit Thongduang following a clash on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 9, 2023