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The nightmarish catch-22 at the heart of a burning injustice

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The plight of hundreds of inmates trapped in a grim loop between indefinite sentences and mental health treatment within our prison system must be resolved

The Independent UK

Driven to mental ill-health: The 233 prisoners trapped on indefinite jail terms in secure hospitals

JAILED WITHOUT HOPE: FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE: Exclusive: After years languishing on indefinite jail terms, hundreds of prisoners have experienced a deterioration in their mental health to the point where they need hospital care. But when they get better, many will be back where they started: in jail with no release…

The Independent UK

Run review – crime caper about notorious bank robber Brenden Abbott misses a few tricks

This Binge series based on the so-called ‘Postcard Bandit’ has all the ingredients of a cracking drama but is foiled by uneven pacing

The Guardian - AU

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‘I’m afraid this would work on me’: Miami man sends woman $500 bouquet but ghosts their date. Weeks later, she gets a call from jail

A woman claims that a man she met on a flight to Miami sent her a $500 bouquet in preparation for a date in town. Then, she didn’t hear from him for a week. Thinking nothing of it, Jade Ines (@jjaddeeeeee) went about her life. But then she got a…

The Mary Sue

Mississippi man serving an illegal sentence granted clemency, weeks after after his brother

Two brothers who both received illegal prison sentences that were years longer than the maximum penalty for their crimes have been granted clemency by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves

The Independent UK

Man Who Had Pleaded Guilty to Felony Forgery of Court Orders Sues Over Being Called "Convicted Felon"

From a Justice Department press release as to the original forgery: "Michael Arnstein's blatant criminal scheme to exploit the authority of the federal judiciary for his company's benefit was outrageous. As Arnstein has learned, his attempts to remove negative reviews about his business from Google search results by forging a…

Reason

Laugh out loud, Steve Bannon just admitted he’d be put in prison if Democrats win midterms and 2028

Steve Bannon has openly admitted that losing elections could land many Republicans in prison, including himself. He built a stage, grabbed a microphone, and delivered it as a warning. But everyone heard a confession of crime instead.

The Mary Sue

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Even with Jodi Hildebrandt Locked Up and Kevin Franke Sounding the Alarm, Ruby Franke Still Looks Trapped

Jodi Hildebrandt is in prison, but questions remain as Ruby Franke faces parole and Kevin Franke warns of child welfare failures.

International Business Times UK

US cybersecurity professionals plead guilty to Blackcat ransomware attacks

Ryan Clifford Goldberg and Kevin Tyler Martin could end up in prison for years after extorting one, and trying to extort four more companies.

TechRadar

Former Miss Universe CEO Flees to South America as Court Issues 2-Year Prison Sentence for $1M Fraud

Former Miss Universe CEO Jakkaphong 'Anne' Jakrajutatip was sentenced to two years in prison without probation over fraud charges by a Bangkok court linked to a nearly $1 million bond investment.

International Business Times UK

Fresh proposals for panel of judges to reconsider cases of every IPP prisoner

Lords have tabled fresh proposals in a bid to convince Labour to help almost 2,500 prisoners trapped on cruel indefinite jail terms

The Independent UK

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Allegedly Tied to Viral Prison Rumour in the Philippines Involving Stolen Food and Injury Claims

Viral posts claim YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was injured in a Philippine prison, but authorities and verified media say there is no evidence to support the rumour.

International Business Times UK

'You can have tattoos all over your face and still be an angel': Inside South Korea’s underground tattoo culture

South Korean tattoo culture, long marred by negative associations with prisons or gang activity, has been de facto illegal for over 30 years. A recent law passed now means this underground culture can finally come into the light.

Euronews

A forgotten chapter: The stories of Allied POWs in Nagasaki during the atomic bombing

Hundreds of Allied prisoners of war were held in Japanese camps in Nagasaki when the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb 80 years ago

The Independent UK

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Russia cracks down on 'illegal' cryptomining with prison terms up to five years — Kremlin will begin prosecuting in 2027

The Russian government plans to penalize 'illegal' mining of cryptocurrency to prison terms of up to five years.

Tom’s Hardware

U.S. cybersecurity experts plead guilty for ransomware attacks, face 20 years in prison each — group demanded up to $10 million from each victim

Two former cybersecurity experts pled guilty to conspiracy to obstruct commerce by extortion for deploying ransomware against several victims. The perpetrators are facing 20 years in prison each, with sentencing set in March 2026.

The Guardian - UK

Offenders in England and Wales to have alcohol levels tracked over new year period

Sobriety tags worn by thousands released from prison or serving community sentences will monitor wearers’ sweat

International Business Times UK

New Rape and Sexual Assault Charges Fuel Fear of Prison for 'Born Again' Russell Brand

British entertainer Russell Brand has been charged with additional counts of rape and sexual assault, expanding an ongoing legal case that now involves six women.

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International Business Times UK

Violent Asylum Seeker Dodged Jail Four Times — Why the System Only Acted After a Knife Threat

A violent asylum seeker was jailed after a knife threat outside a migrant hotel, following four previous court cases where custody was avoided.

The Independent UK

This surprise Baltic capital proved to be the perfect winter city break

History, geopolitics, snow, markets and a giant Tony Soprano statue. Rich Booth discovers that Vilnius at Christmas has it all

International Business Times UK

From Hamburgers to Baked Fish, What Diddy May Be Eating on New Year's While in Jail

Sean 'Diddy' Combs will spend New Year's at FCI Fort Dix eating hamburgers, baked fish, pasta, sandwiches, and dessert—far from his pre-prison lifestyle, per official inmate menu practices.

The Guardian - UK

Jair Bolsonaro undergoes second procedure to treat persistent hiccups

Former Brazilian president underwent a phrenic nerve block while temporarily released from prison for surgery

Latin Times

Miss Universe Co-Owner Sentenced to Prison as Pageant Faces Turmoil After Year of Legal and Leadership Controversies

Jakkaphong "Anne" Jakrajutatip, the Thai media executive and former co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization, has been sentenced to two years in prison on fraud charges, marking the latest chapter in a tumultuous year for the iconic international pageant.

The Conversation

The ‘sacred’ pledge that will power the relaunch of far-right militia Oath Keepers

Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia, announced in November 2025 that he will relaunch the group after it disbanded following his prison sentence in 2023.

Evening Standard

Who is Alaa Abd El-Fattah? The British-Egyptian activist facing calls to be stripped of citizenship

The freed Egyptian dissident is at the centre of a row over past social media posts

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