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‘They want to break our will’: Gaza flotilla activist tells of rape in Israeli detention

Anna Liedtke files criminal complaint in Israel over alleged attack by female guards and says abuse was intended to silence campaigners

The Guardian - UK

Israeli soldier sentenced to five years in prison for spying for Iran

The man sent pictures of missile interceptions in civilian areas to an Iranian handler

The Independent UK

British man jailed in Iran on spying charges gets 2 more years for speaking to media, family claims

The family of British national Craig Foreman has alleged that Iranian authorities have extended his prison sentence by two years after accusing him of speaking to the media from jail, raising concerns over the treatment of him and his wife, Lindsay Foreman, who are already serving 10-year sentences on espionage…

The Times of India

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Todd Blanche downplays Trump alliance in confirmation hearing

President’s pick for attorney general faces tough questions over purging of career prosecutors, January 6 and Epstein

The Guardian - US

British prisoner in Iran has his jail sentence extended by two years

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The Independent UK

One dead and three missing after boat sinks near San Francisco's Alcatraz prison island

Authorities did not know if the boat was headed to Alcatraz, a major tourist attraction, where shuttered buildings of the famous former prison still stand.

Euronews

British man detained in Iran has jail term extended for speaking to press, family says

The imprisoned couple are two months into a hunger strike in Iran’s notorious Evin prison

The Independent UK

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Brickbat: Reading, Writing, and Gender Studies

A Brazilian court sentenced Audato and Ieda Denardi to 50 days in prison after convicting them of "intellectual neglect" for homeschooling… The post Brickbat: Reading, Writing, and Gender Studies appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Briton jailed in Iran given extra two-year sentence, family says

Craig Foreman and his wife, Lindsay, were each handed prison sentences after being convicted of espionage, charges they both deny.

Evening Standard

Nepal court jails ex-deputy PM, home minister in fake refugee scam; 14 others convicted

Two former Nepal ministers received prison sentences for their involvement in a fake refugee document scam. Top Bahadur Rayamajhi was sentenced to four years, and Bal Krishna Khand received two years. Fourteen others were also convicted and sentenced for their roles in the alleged fraud. The investigation began in 2023…

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Angela Davis: 'In a racist society it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be...' - Women, Race & Class author's thought-provoking message on standing up against injustice

Angela Davis, a prominent activist, advocates for actively opposing racism. She emphasizes that mere non-racism is insufficient in a discriminatory society. Her lifelong work addresses racial justice, gender equality, and prison reform. Davis's writings and speeches inspire critical thinking about fairness and social change. She continues to be an influential…

The Economic Times

Pilot for Japan airline ANA gets 20 months for groping flight attendant

KYODO — A pilot of the major Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) was sentenced to 20 months in prison Tuesday for abusing his power to grope a female flight attendant after work.

Bangkok Post

U.S. Seismologist Visited China To Study North Korean Nuclear Tests. Now He Is Accused Of Spying And Faces Life In Prison

A Chinese-born U.S. citizen and seismologist faces spying charges in China for detecting and analyzing North Korean nuclear tests.

International Business Times

Indictments show five inmate murders, assaults and other violence at a Tennessee prison

A grand jury has issued 50 indictments involving five murdered inmates, assaults against staff and other violence at a Tennessee prison

The Independent UK

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"How Ubisoft and Embracer leadership aren't in prison absolutely eludes me": Helldivers 2 studio QA manager laments "darkest timeline" as layoffs hurt thousands

The bloodbath gets thicker

Evening Standard

Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews could be freed from Dubai jail within days after debt arrest

Andrews, who was freed from jail last month, was reportedly transferred to Al-Awir prison on Monday after initially being held in isolation following his arrest

International Business Times UK

Katie Price's Partner 'Fuming' as Dubai Jailers Allegedly Throw His 'Wig in the Bin'

Lee Andrews, Katie Price's husband, faces legal troubles in Dubai over unpaid debts, with a prison wig incident adding to his woes. His public persona contrasts sharply with his current situation.

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Content creator sneaks into World Cup game dressed as an employee. Two Argentine YouTubers who tried the same thing now face up to 5 years in prison

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Texas Observer

A Jailhouse Snitch and the System that Made Him

Pamela Colloff’s debut book is a propulsive study of a fatally flawed tactic beloved by prosecutors in Texas and beyond.

The National (Scotland)

Read the full Reform UK amendment to criminalise Scots and Gaelic election leaflets

REFORM UK have launched a bid to criminalise using Scots or Gaelic in election campaign materials and impose prison terms on anyone doing so ...

The Times of India

Where is Aung San Suu Kyi? Myanmar’s most famous prisoner not seen since 2022

More than three years after Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi's last junta-orchestrated public appearance, questions over the detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate's whereabouts and condition are mounting. Her family, diplomats and regional leaders are demanding proof that she is alive.

International Business Times UK

How a Georgia Woman Allegedly Exploited TJ Maxx's Return Policy in a $300K Fraud Scheme, Faces Up to 75 Years in Prison

Santina Hill, 51, faces up to 75 years in prison for orchestrating a $300,000 fraud scheme exploiting retail return policies across multiple states, including Georgia and Florida.

Euronews

Human rights organisation files legal petition for Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara

Alcántara was arrested on 11 July 2021, as he attempted to join a massive protest against blackouts in Cuba. He was sentenced to five years in prison and was supposed to be released last week. Currently, his whereabouts remain unknown.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Stephen King: ‘Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good…’ – ‘The Shining’ author’s reminder that light can survive even in darkness

Quote of the day: Stephen King's quote on hope originates from his novella, which inspired a famous film. This powerful message transcends prison walls, offering universal encouragement. King, a renowned horror author, also explores human emotions and courage. His literary career spans decades, featuring many iconic novels. Hope provides direction…

The Independent UK

Prisoner set to be oldest inmate executed in Florida’s history after years on death row

Dennis Sochor has been on death row since the 1980s

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