The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Sharon Tate’s sister says she fears freed Manson Family member Leslie Van Houten could kill again

Debra Tate said she feared Van Houten will return to her murderous ways after her release from prison for the infamous LaBianca killings

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Suspect Says Larry Nassar Made Lewd Comment Before Prison Stabbing, per Report

The disgraced sports doctor is reportedly in the hospital recovering from a collapsed lung.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 12, 2023

Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty against men charged in Whitey Bulger’s prison killing

Federal prosecutors say they will not pursue the death penalty against two men charged with the prison killing of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Larry Nassar was stabbed in his own cell and attack was not picked up on camera, report says

Stabbing of disgraced former USA Gymnastics coach occurred in a blindspot in his cell

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Suspect in Larry Nassar stabbing said ex-doctor made lewd remark watching Wimbledon, AP source says

A prisoner suspected of stabbing Larry Nassar at a federal penitentiary in Florida said the disgraced former sports doctor provoked the attack by making a lewd comment while they were watching a Wimbledon tennis match

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

A former Manson Family member is free, after her parole was reversed 5 times

Leslie Van Houten was denied parole more than 20 times — including five reversals from California's governor's office — over the brutal murders of Rosemary and Leno LaBianca in 1969.

WEKU · Jul 12, 2023

Four out of five young offenders have history of head injuries, study suggests

Researchers at the University of Glasgow found that, of a sample of 103 young offenders, 82 had sustained a significant head injury at some point.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Kenny Imafidon talks Peckham, prison, Parliament and the pen

At 17, Kenny Imafidon was dealing drugs and hanging out with MPs. Then fate took a turn... As he releases his memoir, Sophie Wilkinson hears how the boy done good

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2023

Sharon Tate’s sister worries released Manson 'monster' murderer could kill again

Leslie Van Houten was released from prison last week after more than 50 years. Sharon Tate's sister fears she could revert to her old ways and easily kill again

Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2023

Man who murdered pregnant Irish girlfriend with scissors refuses to come to court for sentencing due to 'stress'

Members of 28-year-old Ms Walsh's family had travelled from Ireland to attend Taylor's sentencing at the Old Bailey on Wednesday - only to learn he was not in the dock or on a video link from Belmarsh prison

Irish Mirror · Jul 12, 2023