The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Man sentenced to further 21 months in prison after kidnapping, stealing from woman in Gippsland

A man who has spent most of his adult life in prison has been sentenced to another 21 months behind bars after he kidnapped a woman in Moe in Victoria's east in 2021.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2023

U.S. makes fresh call for jailed Nicaraguan bishop's release

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Brian Nichols on Monday put fresh pressure on Nicaragua to release an anti-government bishop condemned last week to a 26-year prison sentence.

Reuters · Feb 14, 2023

Army vet in need of mental health in prison, judge says

Christopher James Finn is in urgent need of mental health treatment in prison after suffering complex post traumatic stress disorder as a soldier, a judge says.

AAP · Feb 14, 2023

Ex–Michigan State Star Keith Appling Pleads Guilty to Murder

He faces 18 to 40 years in prison for the second-degree murder charge.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 13, 2023

Oscar Pistorius's life behind bars on 10th anniversary of death of Reeva Steenkamp

Oscar Pistorius shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp dead at his home in Pretoria, South Africa, 10 years ago. The Mirror has been given exclusive details of Pistorius’s life in Atteridgeville prison

Daily Mirror · Feb 13, 2023

Two Edinburgh inmates accidentally released from prison due to 'human error'

It is believed that the two prisoners who were being held at HMP Edinburgh, located on Stenhouse Road, were non-violent offenders and were quickly taken back to the penitentiary.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 13, 2023

Barlinnie prisoner injured in shower room attack by Glasgow murderer

Glasgow Sheriff Court heard today that Andrew Palfreman set about Ahmed Badreldin in a row over banging walls and doors at the jail while he was awaiting trial for killing Barry MacLachlan in Lambhill.

Glasgow Live · Feb 13, 2023

Uncertainties remain for 'happy' freed Franco-Iranian academic

French-Iranian academic Fariba Adelkhah is "happy" to have been released from prison in Iran but uncertainties remain about when she could return to France, her lawyer said at the weekend.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 13, 2023

Nicaragua’s prisoners flew to freedom – but Ortega’s not going anywhere

Joy and relief greeted the freed political detainees as they landed in the US but has Nicaragua’s autocratic ruler merely removed his biggest problem?

The Guardian - US · Feb 13, 2023

Gangster questioned over Dumbarton mum's murder 'may never be found' after going on run from prison

Dean Woods absconded from prison after being jailed for his part in a £12million cocaine smuggling operation. He was the prime suspect in the disappearance of mum Lisa Brown in Spain in 2015.

Glasgow Live · Feb 13, 2023