Mum desperately clung to car as thief sped off with toddler in backseat Luke Joyce noticed the crying girl in the back seat and dumped the car miles away - leaving the toddler all alone. Daily Record · Nov 18, 2022
It's judgment day for Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes The fallen Silicon Valley star faces up to 15 years in prison for defrauding investors in her blood-testing company. A U.S. senator is among those who have written letters asking for mercy. WEKU · Nov 18, 2022
UN Calls to Investigate Hunger Strike of 70 Libyan Inmates Several human rights groups and families of inmates said that around 70 inmates at Mitiga Central Prison in Tripoli have been on a hunger strike for around a month in objection to the ill-treatment. Some family members told Asharq Al-Awsat that they have been banned from visiting their relatives at… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 18, 2022
Imprisoned Russian activist honored with human rights award An imprisoned Russian opposition activist who was honored by a human rights advocacy group dedicated his award to the thousands of people who have been arrested or detained in Russia for protesting President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
Australian freed by Myanmar junta arrives home MELBOURNE: An Australian adviser to the former government of Myanmar returned home on Friday, a day after he was released from detention by the military junta as part of a mass amnesty. Bangkok Post · Nov 18, 2022
Brian Glendinning: Father-of-three held in Iraqi jail over Qatar bank ‘debt’ to return to Scotland Brian Glendinning, 43, will arrive in Edinburgh on Friday afternoon after a two-month ordeal in an Iraqi prison over an alleged debt. Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2022
Elizabeth Holmes faces judgment day for her Theranos crimes A federal judge on Friday will decide whether disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes should serve a lengthy prison sentence for duping investors and endangering patients while peddling a bogus blood-testing technology The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
Elizabeth Holmes - live: Theranos sentencing looms as disgraced CEO to learn fate in fraud trial Prosecutors are demanding that Holmes be given 15 years in prison The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
Prisoners expected to be charged over killing of inmate Robert O'Connor The 34-year-old Dubliner was beaten to death in a cell on July 29 Dublin Live · Nov 18, 2022
Hunter prison 'dilapidated and dirty', inspector finds A Corrective Services NSW spokesman said the centre was "working through outstanding maintenance following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions". Newcastle Herald · Nov 18, 2022
Freed foreigners return home after Myanmar prisoner amnesty The four, including an Australian economist and a former UK ambassador, were among thousands detained after the coup. Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2022
Thug stabbed man in front of families after row at pub's beach party Gareth Parr repeatedly stabbed the man as he lay motionless on the floor Liverpool Echo · Nov 18, 2022
Father-of-three held in Iraqi jail over Qatar bank ‘debt’ to return to Scotland Brian Glendinning, 43, will arrive in Edinburgh on Friday afternoon after a two-month ordeal in an Iraqi prison over an alleged debt. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
GOP operative convicted in scheme to funnel Russian money into Trump campaign Benton, the husband of Rand Paul's niece and a veteran GOP staffer, faces up to 20 years in prison, but plans to appeal. Axios · Nov 18, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2022 Sean Turnell reunited with wife in Australia after two years in Myanmar prison Economic adviser to deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi was described as being in ‘amazingly good spirits’ by Anthony Albanese
The Conversation · Nov 18, 2022 Diverting children away from the criminal justice system gives them a chance to 'grow out' of crime Prison is no place for a child. Putting children in youth justice facilities can have long-lasting consequences for their physical, psychological and emotional health, wellbeing and development.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022 Fraudster Kevin Trudeau out of prison, back in court for ‘reunion’ with judge who might lock him up again Lawyers ask a judge to detain the author of ‘The Weight-Loss Cure “They” Don’t Want You to Know About’ as they try to find millions he may have hidden away.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 Parents of Cuba protesters blocked from meeting US officials Activist groups and U.S. officials say at least six parents of Cubans serving harsh prison sentences after they participated in protests last year were temporarily detained and prevented from visiting an American delegation
Tribune News Service · Nov 17, 2022 R. Kelly crony gets 20 months in prison for harassing singer’s victim, releasing nude pictures online An R. Kelly crony was sentenced to 20 months behind bars for releasing explicit photos of the disgraced singer’s victim on the internet — but not before he whined that his reputation had taken a hit after his arrest.
Tribune News Service · Nov 17, 2022 Elizabeth Holmes, pregnant again, faces Friday sentencing: Here’s what to expect Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, pregnant and the mother of a young son, will likely receive a multi-year prison sentence Friday, then try to delay her imprisonment and overturn her guilty verdict, legal experts say.
Chicago Tribune · Nov 17, 2022 Ex-DePaul student gets 7½ years in federal prison for writing computer code to help ISIS terrorist group A former DePaul University student was sentenced Thursday to 7 ½ years in federal prison for using his developing computer skills to help the Islamic State terrorist group spread violent propaganda on social media.
Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022 Kidnapper stole family car before speeding off with baby in the backseat Luke Joyce, 27, had only been released from prison weeks before the incident and sped off in the vehicle without realising a two-year-old girl was sitting in the backseat
Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2022 Brittney Griner moved to penal colony in Russia’s Mordovia region WNBA player, whose whereabouts had been publicly unknown, is in penal colony 500km southeast of Moscow, lawyers confirm.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 17, 2022 He was Roger Clemens' lawyer. Why he says Trevor Bauer is 'absolutely' right to fight. LOS ANGELES — The star pitcher believed he was wrongly accused. He spoke up, and he spoke out. He faced the possibility of prison time. He sued his accuser, and his accuser sued him back.
WEKU · Nov 17, 2022 Russia sends Brittney Griner to a penal colony The U.S. basketball star was transferred to a prison colony in Mordovia — 300 miles southeast of Moscow — to begin serving out a nine-year sentence on drug charges.