The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Maharashtra FDA bans serving food in newspapers, issues statewide food safety order

Maharashtra FDA has launched 'Safe Food, Healthy Maharashtra' banning food served on newspapers and enforcing strict hygiene. Hotels, restaurants, and delivery platforms must adhere to new standards, including FSSAI licensing, staff training, and proper food handling. Violators face severe penalties, including imprisonment and licence cancellation, as the state aims to…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Popular Ibiza DJ named as alleged 'mastermind' behind international drug trafficking operation

Popular Ibiza DJ Hugo Bianco has been named in a major Spain-US drug trafficking case. He is the alleged “mastermind” of an international drug trafficking network, and faces a nine-and-a-half prison sentence.

Euronews · Jun 25

Cambodian reporters lose appeal against treason sentences

Cambodia’s Supreme Court on Thursday upheld 14-year prison sentences for two journalists convicted of treason for posting a photo taken in a military-restricted area after border clashes with Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Jun 25

Supreme Court Ruling Offers Hope to an Iowa Marijuana User Who Got 4 Years for Owning Guns

The Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Hemani could open the door to relief for cannabis consumers convicted of illegal gun possession.

Reason · Jun 24

Supreme Court rules on Rastafarian inmate who warned guards cutting his dreadlocks was illegal

He felt violated.

We Got This Covered · Jun 24

Anti-ICE Activist Gets 30 Years for Moving a Box of Antifascist Literature, Longer Than Many Jan. 6 Rioters Received

Daniel Sanchez-Estrada received a 30-year prison sentence for moving antifascist literature linked to a protest, sparking debate over protest-related prosecutions compared to January 6 riot sentences.

International Business Times UK · Jun 24

Catholic Leaders Urge DeSantis to Halt Record-Setting Florida Execution of 74-Year-Old Death Row Inmate

Catholic leaders across Florida are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to halt the scheduled execution of death row inmate Dusty Ray Spencer, arguing that life imprisonment without parole would provide justice while preserving human dignity.

Latin Times · Jun 24

Scotland breaking UN rules on prisoner rights, says inspector

SCOTLAND'S jails are breaking the UN’s so-called Nelson Mandela rules on prisoner rights, a watchdog has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 24

Lee Andrews Update: Why Katie Price's Husband Just Joined Cameo to Avoid Being Thrown Back Into a Hellhole Prison

Lee Andrews, husband of Katie Price, faces a new property dispute in Dubai after his release from Al Awir prison, while launching a Cameo account to raise funds.

International Business Times UK · Jun 24

Rocker Sek Loso freed on parole, with monitoring

Rock singer Seksan Sookpimay, better known as “Sek Loso”, has been released from prison on special parole, with electronic monitoring, after serving 13 months of a 3-year sentence for weapons and drug offences.

Bangkok Post · Jun 24