The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Estranged wife accuses rapist of transgender ‘sham’

Isla Bryson raped two women when she was a man, and is believed to be held in a women’s prison.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Hundreds rally as hunger strikers weaken

Hundreds of people staged a candlelight vigil in central Bangkok on Thursday evening in support of two hunger striking political activists whose health is deteriorating fast.

Bangkok Post · Jan 26, 2023

Young inmate found dead at Castlerea Prison as investigation launched

A full investigation has now been launched into the circumstances of his death in Roscommon

Irish Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

Wheatfield Prison records largest number of phones, drugs and weapons seized last year

No contraband was found in three prisons in the country

Dublin Live · Jan 26, 2023

Junta amnesty backflip concerns Australia

Concerns have been raised after Myanmar's junta cancelled the amnesty of Australian Professor Sean Turnell, who was imprisoned there for 650 days.

AAP · Jan 26, 2023

Freed after 20 years, Hawaii man reflects on case, future

A Hawaii man who spent more than 20 years in prison for the murder and rape of a tourist has been released because of new evidence

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Judge slaps ex-Chicago college student who spied for China with 8 years in federal prison

A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a former Chicago college student to eight years in federal prison for spying on behalf of the Chinese government, saying it was clear that his ultimate goal was to become a “sleeper agent” and infiltrate some of the United States’ most sensitive operations.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 25, 2023

Report: Louisiana often holds inmates beyond release dates

The U.S. Justice Department says Louisiana's prison system routinely holds people beyond their release dates

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

Police officer jailed for lying twice that wife was driving when caught speeding

Mark Hinchliffe has been handed a six-month prison sentence after the officer got his wife to attempt to take the blame for two speeding offences over fears he'd lose his job

Daily Mirror · Jan 25, 2023

Sons of Panamanian ex-president released from US prison

The two brothers are expected to return to Panama on Wednesday, where they and their father face corruption charges.

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2023