The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Weed Is Legal in Illinois. Police Searched His Car Anyway.

An officer conducted the search of Prentiss Jackson's vehicle after claiming he could smell "a little bit of weed." It ultimately resulted in a lengthy prison term.

Reason · Oct 4, 2023

Florida father accused of imprisoning his adopted son in box in garage

Timothy Ferriter says teenager kept in captivity because of serious behavioural issues

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Former Russian state TV journalist gets 8 1/2-year sentence in absentia for Ukraine war criticism

A court in Moscow has handed a former state TV journalist a 8 1/2-year prison term in absentia for protesting Russia’s war in Ukraine, the latest in a months-long crackdown against dissent that has intensified since Moscow’s invasion 20 months ago

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Student faces year in Dubai prison after ‘airport altercation’

The 21-year-old has endured ‘degrading, painful and humiliating’ treatment, says charity

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Inmates hurt, keys stolen in Victorian youth jail clash

Three inmates have been injured and a guard's keys stolen at a troubled youth prison that is slated to close by the end of the year.

AAP · Oct 4, 2023

I Asked A Former Mafia Boss About How Accurate The Sopranos Is & Turns Out It’s Pretty Legit

At one point, Michael Franzese was one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the mob. He’s somehow still alive and sharing his story.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 4, 2023

A Department of Defense official faces up to 5 years in prison in dogfighting case

Frederick Moorefield Jr., a deputy chief information officer for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, allegedly used an encrypted messaging app to discuss dogfighting with people across the U.S.

WEKU · Oct 3, 2023

Jailed: Inside Maghaberry Prison review – a gripping look at the UK’s most dangerous jails

Stephen Nolan’s bruising confrontations with inmates and staff in a high-security facility make for powerful TV. Systemic problems are on display everywhere

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023

Inmates ‘at risk of death’ at Wormwood Scrubs, warns senior coroner in suicide inquest

Jack Zarrop, 23, was the 13th and youngest to take his life at the Category B jail since 2018

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023

Advocates Request Clemency for Jewish Man on Death Row

Advocates argue that a difficult childhood and religious devotion should lead to a commutation or delay of execution.

Texas Observer · Oct 3, 2023