The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Neighbours and Prisoner actress Maxine Klibingaitis dies 'suddenly and unexpectedly' aged 58

Tributes have been paid by fans

Wales Online · Apr 18, 2023

Forest Bank prisoner found dead in his cell had 'consumed various drugs'

Darren Rawlinson had just two weeks of a three year sentence left to serve

Manchester Evening News · Apr 18, 2023

Man who killed Washington police officer gets life sentence

The man who fatally shot a Washington police officer last year has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Russian Opposition Leader Vladimir Kara-Murza's Powerful Final Statement to the Court

He made it prior to being sentenced to 25 years in prison for speaking out against Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine.

Reason · Apr 17, 2023

US ambassador visits WSJ reporter Gershkovich in Russian prison

The U.S. ambassador to Russia on Monday visited detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in a Russian prison, more than 2 1/2 weeks since his arrest on spying charges, the American Embassy in Moscow said.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023

Tight security at 'trial of the century' ends as Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch strolls out of court a free man

Traffic had stopped at times, some pulling down their windows to celebrate with one shouting: "Go on Gerry."

Irish Mirror · Apr 17, 2023

DeSantis says lawmakers will reassert control of Reedy Creek, jokes about building prison

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed Monday that the Florida Legislature will soon reassert control over Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, promising to void development agreements and even floating the idea of building a state prison near the world-famous attraction.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 17, 2023

What is Palestinian Prisoners’ Day?

Marked every year on April 17, the event is dedicated to the centrality of prisoners to the Palestinian cause.

Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2023

Former UFC fighter Karl Roberson facing charges after allegedly stealing $200K in jewelry from home

Karl Roberson, 32, faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of his charges in connection with the burglary of a home in New Jersey.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2023

U.S. ambassador visits imprisoned WSJ reporter as countries pressure Russia on release

Gershkovich was "in good health and remains strong," Lynne Tracy said.

Axios · Apr 17, 2023