Alex Murdaugh indicted on 22 new financial fraud charges for stealing money from dead housekeeper’s family Gloria Satterfield died in a ‘trip and fall’ at the Murdaugh family home in 2018 The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Authorities capture 1 inmate who escaped Ohio prison, but convicted murderer still on the lam Authorities say one of two inmates who escaped from an Ohio prison has been captured in Kentucky after a police pursuit of a stolen car the men were believed to be in ended in a crash and a foot chase The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Stirling residents given chance to have first glimpse of new prison Locals are being given the chance to get a first glimpse inside Stirling’s new prison. HMP & YOI Cornton Vale has been a part of the local community for years. And now, as the Scottish Prison Service transitions to the opening of the new HMP &a Daily Record · May 24, 2023
Israel postpones parole session for writer Walid Daqqa Novelist and political activist Daqqa was transferred to hospital on Monday following further health complications. Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023
Prison officer jailed for smuggling drugs and phones into Addiewell nick Mark Murphy was sentenced to 18 months behind bars Daily Record · May 24, 2023
‘Insulting,’ ‘unrealistic’: Will lawmakers halt Newsom’s plan to reform San Quentin prison? SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Two months after Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his plan to transform San Quentin State Prison from a maximum-security prison into a rehabilitation and education facility within the prison system, lawmakers are pushing back saying his proposal lacks a detailed strategy behind it. Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023
Cruel couple tell each other 'I love you' as they're jailed for vile attack on 'vulnerable' Leeds pensioner Dale Kedge and Chloe Walker said their goodbyes over video link from their respective prisons Leeds Live · May 24, 2023
Scots predator who targeted five women walks free after being told prison won't help victims Steven Puttock, of Kilsyth, North Lanarkshire, was told to pay each of his victims £500 compensation. Daily Record · May 24, 2023
Senegal prosecutor demands 10-year jail term for opposition leader Sonko A prosecutor in Senegal on Wednesday called for a 10-year prison sentence in the rape case against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Radio France Internationale · May 24, 2023
Julian Assange's supporters say campaign for release on 'cusp of success' Supporters of Julian Assange said on Wednesday the campaign to release the Wikileaks founder is on the "cusp of success" after a concerted diplomatic push by his country, Australia, which says he has been imprisoned for too long. Reuters · May 24, 2023
Who is Christian Brueckner? Madeleine McCann suspect and the accusations against him German prisoner Christian Brueckner has been identified as a suspect in Madeleine’s case The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Dublin mum tells RTE's Gaelic in the Joy she's still paying dead son's drug debts 10 years on Annette Kinehane lost her son to heroin addiction ten years ago Irish Mirror · May 24, 2023
‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli having trouble completing community service, federal probation officials say Infamous “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli, who was released from prison last year, is having trouble completing his court-mandated 20 hours a month of community service, according to a Tuesday court filing. Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023
News briefs Tucker Carlson ‘will not run for President,’ despite PAC pressure Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023
The Texas Tribune · May 23, 2023 Mandatory 10-year sentences for some crimes involving guns revived by Texas Senate The idea appeared to die in the Texas House over the weekend, but senators kept it alive by grafting the proposal on to another piece of legislation.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2023 200 Albanian offenders to be sent home from UK cells in prison transfer scheme Offenders handed terms of four years or more will return to their native country to serve the remainder, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2023 Death sentence reduced to life in prison for man who killed North Dakota student The death sentence for a Minnesota man who killed a North Dakota student in 2003 has been changed to life in prison
Manchester Evening News · May 23, 2023 The monster who murdered a little girl - and the vulnerable innocent man punished for a crime he didn't commit Stefan Kisko spent 16 years in prison for a murder he did not do - and became the victim of one of the worst miscarriages of justice in UK history
Caixin Global · May 23, 2023 Jilin Province Trust’s Former Chairman Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison Conviction of Tai Ge on corruption charges extends the trust’s scandal streak to include four of its chairmen since 2001
The Independent UK · May 23, 2023 Writer Alice Sebold and man wrongfully convicted of raping her speak out: ‘ We’ve both been through the fire’ Anthony Broadwater was exonerated in 2021 after spending 16 years in prison
Liverpool Echo · May 23, 2023 Five rules Joseph Nee must follow after being released from prison Since being released, Merseyside Police have hit Joseph Nee and his brother with a gang injunction
The Independent UK · May 23, 2023 TV presenter Fred Sirieix launches third prison restaurant run by inmates The First Dates presenter said he plans to open five more restaurants in prisons this year.
Manchester Evening News · May 23, 2023 Man jailed following violent pub attack Callum Brereton was sentenced to 10 years in prison
Daily Mirror · May 23, 2023 Former NFL star sentenced to at least 12 years in prison over stabbing death Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Eric Wilkerson, one of the best players in Kent State's history, will spend more than a decade in prison after admitting his part in the death of Brian Weems III
The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2023 Russian court extends detention of Evan Gershkovich to August Wall Street Journal reporter who was arrested on espionage charges is being held in Moscow prison with no date set for trial