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Man charged in Bulger slaying to stay locked up until trial

A federal judge has ruled that a man charged in the prison killing of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger will remain behind bars while he awaits trial

The Independent UK

Fetty Wap pleads guilty to drug charges, faces mandatory prison term

The ‘Trap Queen’ rapper’s conspiracy charge carries a minimum five-year sentence.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rapper Fetty Wap pleads guilty to conspiracy drug charge

Rapper Fetty Wap has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy drug charge that carries a mandatory five-year prison sentence

The Independent UK

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'Eager Ape' used close links with Spain to supply nearly 300kg of cocaine and cannabis

Laid off construction worker "entered the big time" of criminal underworld

Liverpool Echo

French justice ministry under pressure to explain jail go-karting

Minister condemns ‘shocking’ games inspired by reality TV show at Fresnes prison, south of Paris

The Guardian - UK

Cardiff burglar raped woman and her daughter days after release from prison

Joshua Carney jailed for life and told he will serve at least 10 years over attack in March

The Guardian - UK

A rural California prison was set to close this summer. It's still open, and inmates want a say

When it rains, water pours through the ceilings of the California Correctional Center in Susanville, sometimes flooding the cells of incarcerated men who have resorted to using soap to seal leaks.

Los Angeles Times

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Where Rhys Jones' killer is 15 years after he died on way home from football practise

Rhys Jones' killer Sean Mercer was helped in various ways by 10 other people, including his mother, with nine jailed for their involvement in the murder of the youngster

Daily Mirror

Lanarkshire prisoner given 21 months more in jail after weapon and SIM cards found in cell

Police launched a manhunt for Reece Govan and warned the public not to approach him after he breached licence conditions in 2020

Daily Record

The big idea: should revenge ever be a part of justice?

Harsh retribution for violent crimes might feel right, but does it do more harm than good?

The Guardian - UK

Rhys Jones murder: What happened to killers and how were they caught 15 years on

It took months for police to finally catch Rhys Jones' killer and the gang that helped him to cover up the horrific murder — here's how they did it and what happened to them

Daily Mirror

Released during COVID, some people are sent back to prison with little or no warning

"Where is the fairness?" One mother was sent back after a single failed drug test, and her family's life has now been turned upside down for more than a year.

WEKU

Justice dept 'victimised' prison officer

The NSW justice department victimised a prison officer after she made a sexual harassment and bullying complaint, a state tribunal has found.

AAP

Morocco’s King Pardons 588 Convicts

Marking Youth Day, Morocco's King Mohammed VI has granted his pardon to 588 convicts, revealed a statement by the ministry of justice. A total of 15 inmates benefited from pardon over their remaining prison term. Up to 391 prisoners had their prison terms reduced. One inmate had her prison sentences…

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Irish Mirror

Mother of murdered Irish child Santina Cawley receives letter claiming to be from killer

The letter repeats convicted murderer Harrington’s long-standing claims that she is innocent and invites Bridget to visit her in Limerick Prison

Daily Record

Scots beauty queen stabbed and left for dead by ex relieved after he loses legal battle

William McDonald launched a knife attack on former Miss Scotland finalist Mhairi Campbell in Alicante in 2017.

ABC News

South Australian mother accused of toddler son's criminal neglect to be released on bail

An Adelaide mother charged with the criminal neglect of her two-year-old son will be released from prison after police discontinue their push for a Supreme Court review of her bail.

Daily Mirror

Killer husband who staged home invasion but was caught out by wife's Fitbit is jailed

Richard Dabate, who claimed his wife Connie was killed by a 6ft 3in intruder who 'sounded like Vin Diesel', has been sentenced to 65 years in prison after data from her FitBit contradicted his story

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Daily Mirror

ISIS Beatle tries to avoid Alcatraz-style prison by claiming he has poor mental health

ISIS executioner El Shafee Elsheikh has been sentenced to eight life terms and is almost certain to serve them alongside some of the world's most deadly inmates at a supermax jail.

The Hindu

HC holds special sitting on Sunday to grant bail to prisoner

His father had died on August 18, and he sought permission to participate in rituals

The Independent UK

Western fires outpace California effort to fill inmate crews

California has a first-in-the nation law and a $30 million training program both aimed at trying to help former inmate firefighters turn pro after they are released from prison

Chronicle Live

Ashington drug dealer back in jail after driving cars he hadn't declared to police

Stephen Brown was made subject of a serious crime prevention order after he was released from prison for his part in a class A drugs gang

The Independent UK

Liz Truss urged to intervene over UK student jailed for 34 years in Saudi Arabia over Twitter use

Leeds MP calls on Liz Truss to act so imprisoned mother-of-two ‘can be freed to return to family and studies’

Daily Mirror

'Candy Crush killer' who slaughtered neighbour with rolling pin is set free early

Sandra Weir, who murdered 82-year-old Mary Logie in her own home in January 2016, left prison for a hospice last week after serving seven years of her life sentence

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh prisoner dubbed 'Candy Crush killer' released early on compassionate grounds

Our sister title Sunday Mail can reveal that Sandra Weir, jailed for the vicious murder of 82-year-old Mary Logie, was granted early release by Justice Minister Keith Brown.

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