The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Sex trafficker who lied about erectile dysfunction during trial sentenced to 21 months for perjury

An alleged sex trafficker who falsely claimed he was incapable of sexual activity when testifying during his criminal federal trial was sentenced Tuesday to 21 months in federal prison for committing perjury.

Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2023

Military veteran who stormed Capitol with loaded pistol is sentenced to 7 years in prison

A military veteran who stormed the U.S. Capitol with a loaded pistol, metal-plated body armor and a gas mask has been sentenced to seven years in prison

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Thaddeus ‘T.J.’ Jimenez, ‘Motive’ podcast subject, finally sentenced in viral video shooting

Jimenez won a $25 million wrongful-conviction verdict for a killing when he was 13, then lavished cash on his gang. After his 12-year term, “I think he wants to lead a normal life,” his lawyer says.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023

Ratings board leaks suggest another classic Nintendo JRPG series is getting freed from its console prison

South Africa's Film and Publication Board has rated a PC version of Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster.

PC Gamer · Jul 19, 2023

Soldier Travis King faced disciplinary action in the US so he fled. Now he faces an unknown fate in North Korea

Leaving prison in South Korea, King was set to be returned to Fort Bliss, Texas – but he had other plans. Gustaf Kilander and Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

INSIDE COPY UPDATED FOR PRINT: Terror module was created in Bengaluru Central Prison

The 5 accused had been staying in a rented house in R.T. Nagar for the last three months. They had roped in two women to stay with them to avoid arousing suspicion in the neighbourhood.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Campsite compared to ‘prison’ for issuing comically strict rules to guests

A limit of campfire height, charging not allowed and no noise after 10pm are among the extensive guidelines

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

More than 700 people handed prison sentences over French riots

Some 742 people have been sentenced to prison over the recent urban violence in France, the country's justice minister said Wednesday, lauding the "firm" response of magistrates.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 19, 2023

Brickbat: Keeping an Eye On You

The French Parliament has passed a law that allows the police to remotely activate cameras, microphones, and GPS on cellphones and other electronic devices. Lawmakers said the police will only be able to use those powers to snoop on those suspected of crimes punishable by a minimum of five years…

Reason · Jul 19, 2023

T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji’s arrest | Prison doctors are monitoring his health, fed ‘A’ class prisoner food

Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji, who was arrested in money laundering scam, was admitted to Puzhal prison hospital on July 17 after the Madras High Court refused to grant him relief. Health monitored by prison doctors, food for 'A' class prisoners provided.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023