The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Canberra prisoner Kane Quinn sentenced for escaping custody when girlfriend rammed corrections car

While being driven to a medical appointment last year, Kane Quinn escaped custody when his girlfriend crashed into the car that was transporting him — sparking a city-wide manhunt.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

Family concerned about whereabouts of Whelan, American jailed in Russia

The brother of Paul Whelan, an American jailed in Russia, said on Wednesday his family was concerned about his whereabouts as they had not heard from him for days and had received unclear messages from prison staff that he was moved to the prison hospital.

Reuters · Nov 30, 2022

Inter-American Human Rights Court says Nicaragua in contempt

The Inter-American Human Rights Court has declared the government of Nicaragua in contempt of court for ignoring rulings on political prisoners

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

Scammer spared prison after he conned elderly couple out of £36k

The 28-year-old fell into debt after losing his job during lockdown and becoming addicted to cocaine

Liverpool Echo · Nov 29, 2022

Former Celtic youth coach pervert Jim McCafferty dies in prison

Jim McCafferty was found dead at HMP Glenochil on Saturday, November 19 at the age of 76, after being jailed for six years and nine months in 2019.

Glasgow Live · Nov 29, 2022

Just Stop Oil activist jailed for six months for M25 disruption

Magistrate reportedly speaks of using Jan Goodey’s case as a ‘deterrent’ during court proceedings

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

Nottinghamshire Police warning not to approach man wanted on recall to prison

Officers want to locate him "as soon as possible"

Nottingham Post · Nov 29, 2022

Killer of South African anti-apartheid leader Hani stabbed in prison

Janusz Walus, the killer of South African anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani nearly three decades ago, was stabbed in prison and is receiving treatment, authorities said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Nov 29, 2022

Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal in 'jeopardy' as estranged husband 'refuses to pay legal bill'

Ghislaine Maxwell, 60, is serving her 20-year prison sentence at Florida’s low-security FCI Tallahassee prison after being convicted for helping Jeffrey Epstein in his sex trafficking scheme

Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022

Nottinghamshire bus driver stole more than £72k from employer and colleagues

Andrew Berry has been handed a suspended prison sentence

Nottingham Post · Nov 29, 2022