The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Every murderer of a tortured teenager set on fire will soon be back on the street

Glyn Powell was part of a gang who tortured teenager Suzanne Capper and burned her alive — he is the last one of her killers still in prison but the parole board has now found him ‘manageable in the community’

Wales Online · May 11, 2023

Timeline of Natalee Holloway’s disappearance as prime suspect faces extradition

The prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway is now facing extradition to face criminal charges in the United States

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

Guantanamo Bay prisoner's drawings lay bare brutal torture in CIA’s post-9/11 program

WARNING, CONTAINS DISTRESSING IMAGES: Abu Zubaydah, 52, was used as a human guinea pig in the CIA’s post-9/11 torture program and a landmark new report shows the brutal torture he was subject to

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2023

Natalee Holloway disappearance: Timeline as prime suspect faces extradition

The prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway is now facing extradition to face criminal charges in the United States

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

Josef Fritzl writes book from prison in attempt to be reconciled with his family

Austrian, who was jailed in 2009 for murder, enslavement, rape and incest, co-authors book with his lawyer

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023

UK jails 20-year-old for eight years for terrorism offences

A 20-year-old man who downloaded manuals on making guns and explosives has been sentenced to eight years and six months in prison on terrorism offences, Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Thursday.

Reuters · May 11, 2023

Entrepreneur and political leader Nowhera Shaikh sets up law group to help get bail for poor and women prisoners

MUMBAI: Entrepreneur and founder of All India Mahila Empowerment Party (AIMEP) Nowhera Shaikh has founded a group to help undertrials, especially women, languishing in jails for want of legal aid or bail amount.

The Times of India · May 11, 2023

Former Russian schoolteacher gets 5.5 years in prison for anti-war posts

A former Russian schoolteacher has been sentenced to five and a half years in a penal colony for remarks he made online about President Vladimir Putin and Russian "fascism" in Ukraine, his fiancee said on Thursday.

Reuters · May 11, 2023

Washington man whose van was used to illegally dump household waste avoids jail

Steven Adams was involved in a fly-tipping incident near Stanley and has been given a suspended prison sentence

Chronicle Live · May 11, 2023

Glasgow doctor who punched nurses remains suspended by medical watchdog after appeal

Karen Clark, 41, turned to theft and violence after spiralling into alcoholism and has served two prison sentences. She punched one nurse in the head, and kicked another.

Glasgow Live · May 11, 2023