The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Aurora man bragged Proud Boys promoted him after U.S. Capitol attack: prosecutors

Prosecutors want James Robert Elliott, 25, to serve nearly three-and-a-half years in prison for his role in the Capitol riot, where he “seemed to view himself as the star of a war movie” and repeatedly uttered a cry from the movie “300.”

Chicago Sun-Times · May 4, 2023

EXPLAINER: Sedition charge in Proud Boys' Jan. 6 case

The seditious conspiracy convictions of leaders of the Proud Boys extremist group mark another major victory for the Justice Department in its massive prosecution of the attack on the U.S. Capitol

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

US ambassador visits American Paul Whelan at Russian prison

The U.S. ambassador to Russia has visited Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan in a remote Russian prison

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

US envoy to Russia visits detained American Paul Whelan in prison- embassy

U.S. ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy on Thursday visited American citizen Paul Whelan in the prison he has been held in Mordovia in eastern Russia, the U.S. embassy said.

Reuters · May 4, 2023

‘Her calling’: NSW father says daughter’s generosity was behind her death in Kambo frog toxin ritual

‘I’m supposed to be a tough prison officer,’ said Frank Lechner as he fought back tears when addressing the court

The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2023

Prison officer shares touching reason he's taking part in King's Coronation parade

Tony Oakley is one of 22 prison officers who will line the route during the King's Coronation on Saturday - he says it will be a 'once in a lifetime' opportunity

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023

Sheriff: Last of 4 escaped Mississippi prisoners found

A Mississippi sheriff says the last of four prisoners who escaped from a prison last month has been found at a home about 20 miles from the prison

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Prisoners at Addiewell jail tell of 'bullying and abuse' by staff

HM Inspectorate Prisons for Scotland have concerns about the safety and security of the facility

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

Scots crack cocaine addict stole nurse's car before carrying out 60-day crime spree

At Dundee Sheriff Court, Forbes was sent to prison and banned from driving for six years by Sheriff Jillian Martin-Brown.

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

Advocates in Florida clamor for a fix for the formerly incarcerated who want to vote

There's no easy way for Floridians returning from prison to figure out what's needed to regain their voting rights. And advocates are critical of language set to be added to voter registration cards.

WEKU · May 4, 2023