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40 years ago, the US started sending more and more kids to prison without hope of release, but today, it's far more rare – what happened?

A South Carolina judge heard arguments in late May 2023 to reconsider the sentence for Jesse Osborne, who carried out a school shooting in 2016. Fourteen years old at the time, Osborne killed his father, then opened fire at Townsville Elementary School, killing a 6-year-old child and injuring others.

The Conversation

Is Donald Trump going to prison?

The former president is at the centre of several federal investigations and criminal cases

The Independent UK

The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers: Liam seeing RED?

In a shocking twist on The Bold and the Beautiful, Sheila goes free and Liam is left reeling in the aftermath of the trial.

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Setting prisoners up to fail

There's a silent sentence faced by prisoners just out of jail – one that makes it hard for them to get back on their feet without resorting to crime again.

Newsroom.co.nz

US attorney asks court to deny Nxivm leader Keith Raniere’s bid for new trial

Filing comes weeks after Allison Mack, a high-ranking member of the group, was released from prison

The Guardian - US

Freed Egyptian human rights campaigner arrives in Italy, which championed his case

A high-profile Egyptian activist who was recently released from an Egyptian prison has landed in Italy, where the government championed his case

The Independent UK

A sub-jail in Arani town built by Marathas to be restored soon

Restore Tiruvanamalai sub-jail: Built by Maratha Jagirdar in 1825, the colonial building will be renovated at a cost of ₹20 lakh. Traditional brick and lime mortar methods will be used to fix water seepage, cracks and vegetation. 13 personnel will be employed to manage the facility, which can hold 17…

The Hindu

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Struggling DeSantis and Pence attack criminal justice law they championed

Candidates for Republican nomination attack First Step Act enacted under Trump in attempt to look tough on crime

The Guardian - US

‘Fake heiress’ Anna Sorokin contributes vocals recorded in prison call to a new single

Anna Sorokin, also known as Anna Delvey, was convicted in 2019 after defrauding New York high society, banks and hotels

The Independent UK

Florida man pleads guilty over Jan 6 riot as state’s governor Ron DeSantis insists there was no insurrection

Anthony Sargent, 47, of St Augustine, faces up to five years in prison

The Independent UK

‘No more cover-up’: Nazi concentration camps on Channel Island finally to be officially investigated

Review could show that thousands more Jews and prisoners of war died on Alderney than previously thought

The Guardian - UK

Security breach: Delhi Prisons suspends 4 officials over Yasin Malik's SC appearance

NEW DELHI: The Department of Delhi Prisons has suspended four officials, including a deputy superintendent, in connection with the physical appearance of jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik in Supreme Court, a statement said on Saturday.

The Times of India

Metgharabiin: Ramy Essam’s story of exile told through his music

Essam’s new album Metgharabiin (Outsiders) captures the struggles of Egypt’s activists, in prison, exile or silenced.

Al Jazeera

Developer who paid $500,000 bribe to Los Angeles councilman sentenced to 6 years in federal prison

A real estate developer has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for paying $500,000 in bribes to a Los Angeles city councilman for help with a downtown project

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Judge finds forensic scientist Henry Lee liable for fabricating evidence in a murder case

A federal judge has found famed forensic scientist Henry Lee liable for fabricating evidence in a murder case that sent two men to prison for decades for a crime they did not commit

The Independent UK

Pardoned Egypt activist says he plans to travel to Italy, continue human rights work

A high-profile Egyptian activist who was recently released from prison has said he plans to travel to Italy, where his case garnered significant attention, in the coming days

Reason

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Huge tracts of land, Dad does The RICO, and poor prosecutorial behavior

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Aqib Talib’s brother pleads guilty to murder, faces 37 years in prison

Prosecutors say Yaqub Talib has agreed to a plea in the murder case he faced

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The Guardian - UK

‘Cabins slightly larger than a prison cell’: life aboard the UK’s barge for asylum seekers

Home Office tour of asylum seeker Bibby Stockholm barge emphasises no-frills features including TVs that don’t work

The Independent UK

Migrant barge not a floating prison, Home Office says

Officials were keen to stress efforts the department had made to allay the concerns of people in Portland as they led a tour of the vessel.

The Independent UK

David Hunter’s daughter says he has chance to see daylight again after verdict

David Hunter, 76, was found guilty of manslaughter for killing his spouse of 52 years, Janice.

WEKU

Opponents of a proposed EKY federal prison allege KY Congressman is rushing project to avoid scrutin

Opponents of a proposed federal prison in Letcher County say House Appropriations Chair Hal Rogers is trying to rush the project through without adequate scrutiny.

The Independent UK

Alabama man executed following pause on lethal injections

It was the first execution carried out in Alabama this year after the state halted executions in November

WhatToWatch

Catherine Tate show axed by Netflix — but they forgot to tell her

British comedy star Catherine Tate has revealed how she found out that Netflix had canceled her show after just one season.

The Independent UK

Alabama to carry out first lethal injection after review of execution procedures

Alabama plans to execute an inmate for the 2001 beating death of a woman as the state seeks to carry out its first lethal injection after a pause following a string of problems with inserting the IVs

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