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Family of slain paramedic Steven Tougher lays floral tributes, calls for stronger penalties

Steven Tougher, 29, was stabbed to death outside a Sydney McDonald's while on a break. His family is calling for mandatory prison sentences for paramedic assaults.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

Belgium Requests Iran Transfer Imprisoned Aid Worker

Belgium submitted a request to Iran on Tuesday that jailed aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele be sent back to his country, which has agreed to a prisoner transfer treaty with Iran. Belgian Vandecasteele was arrested on a visit to Iran in February 2022 and sentenced in January to 40 years in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 19, 2023

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch looks almost unrecognisable out and about in Dublin after bombshell verdict

Our exclusive pictures show clean-shaven Hutch (60) inside a car in the Dublin area on Tuesday - a day after he was freed from prison, having been found not guilty of the Regency Hotel murder of David Byrne.

Irish Mirror · Apr 19, 2023

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Wall Street Journal reporter held on spying charges denied release on bail

A judge in Moscow ruled that Evan Gershkovich, 31, must remain behind bars while awaiting trial.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2023

Former 1-800 GET-THIN doctor gets 7-year sentence for multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

LOS ANGELES — A former doctor convicted of fraudulently submitting nearly $120 million in claims related to the 1-800-GET-THIN Lap-Band surgery business has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 18, 2023

Jonathan Dowdall's 'bags packed' and he's set for imminent prison move in wake of Gerry Hutch verdict

Exclusive: It is not clear if Dowdall has been admitted to the Witness Protection Programme or not, but sources say authorities in the Irish Prison Service acted to be ready for any eventuality - including potential security concerns, this week.

Irish Mirror · Apr 18, 2023

Biden urged to free Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier after decades in prison

Amnesty urges president to grant clemency to Peltier convicted of killing two FBI agents in trial rife with due process violations

The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2023

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Belfast man helping others in turmoil as he marks 18 years sober

"I went from guarding Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, to being banged up in prison"

Belfast Live · Apr 18, 2023

Gerry Hutch must return to prison - if he wants to get back money, jewellery and books he left behind

Only Gerry Hutch himself can reclaim that property by personally visiting Wheatfield Prison and signing off on their return

Irish Mirror · Apr 18, 2023

Newcastle serial burglar who ruined Christmas for ten small businesses gets to choose his sentence

Paul Kenny, of Newcastle, who has 112 previous convictions, was given a 'once in a lifetime opportunity' to avoid prison after vowing to turn his life around

Chronicle Live · Apr 18, 2023

Concerns over knife crime becoming a 'trend' as prison 'does not scare young people'

It comes as machetes and other knives designed to look menacing and with no practical use are set to be banned under new proposals published by the Home Secretary and Policing Minister on Tuesday, April 18

Nottingham Post · Apr 18, 2023

What to know about the Gillum corruption trial in Florida

Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum is on trial in federal court on charges of corruption and lying to the FBI

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Gran who arranged daughter-in-law's murder for wanting divorce is freed from jail

Bachan Kaur Athwal was one of the oldest people in the country to be jailed for murder after ordering the 'honour killing' of daughter-in-law Surjit Athwal but she serving less than 15 years

Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023

Sentencing policy sparks clash over future criminal justice bills - Roll Call

A federal agency has given judges a new tool to reduce unusually long sentences for some prisoners if there is a change in a law.

Roll Call · Apr 18, 2023

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Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023

Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny kneed in the groin by brutal prison guards

Alexei Navalny received a knee blow to the groin after refusing to enter his cell when an unwashed homeless man was put there by prison warders, his lawyer said

WEKU · Apr 18, 2023

An Air National Guardsman was arrested after allegedly applying to be a hitman online

21-year-old Josiah Ernesto Garcia of Hermitage, Tenn., has been charged with the use of interstate facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire. He could face 10 years in prison if convicted.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2023

Belgium requests Iran transfer imprisoned Belgian aid worker

Belgium submitted a request to Iran on Tuesday that jailed aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele be sent back to his country, which has agreed a prisoner transfer treaty with Iran.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2023

Russia's Navalny faces new charges after prison 'provocation' - lawyer

Russia's leading opposition figure, Alexei Navalny, faces the prospect of new criminal charges after in effect being forced to break the rules of the maximum security penal colony where he is being held, one of his lawyers said on Tuesday.

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PC Gamer · Apr 18, 2023

Bowser released from federal prison but has to pay Nintendo for the rest of his working life

The US courts have made a big example of this guy.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Russian court denies appeal from ‘wrongfully detained’ WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich

A Russian court is scheduled to hear a defense appeal of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s arrest on espionage charges

Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich seen for first time since spy arrest

Journalist Evan Gershkovich was arrested last month and accused of trying to obtain classified information about a Russian arms factory. A judge in Moscow, Russia, today upheld his detention

GamesRadar · Apr 18, 2023

Nintendo hacker could lose up to 30% of their income for the rest of their life in damages

Gary Bowser will be released from prison early, but their punishment is far from done

Edinburgh Live · Apr 18, 2023

What happened to Raoul Moat's ex Samantha Stobbart with fears over ITV drama

Samantha Stobbart met Raoul Moat at the age of 16 - but she could have never anticipated the nightmarish journey their relationship would take her on as the years followed.

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2023

Evan Gershkovich: Wall Street Journal reporter accused by Russia of espionage appears in court

Evan Gershkovic, who is being held in a former KGB prison in Moscow accused of collecting state secrets, had an appeal against his detention refused on Tuesday

Manchester Evening News · Apr 18, 2023

Prisoner who attacked woman died in hospital as compassionate leave delayed

Owen Maughan was jailed in 2020 after he battered a woman with a metal pole

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