The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Former Crestwood mayor gets early prison release

Lou Presta, 72, served three months of a one-year sentence for taking a bribe in an 2017 FBI sting.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2022

'Reformed' thief who advised people how to prevent break-ins is jailed for burglary

Sam Edwards, 28, launched 'Sam's Burglary Prevention' after being released from prison for stealing more than £20,000 worth of goods, however he is now back in jail after returning to his old habits

Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022

Leeds prison criticised in report for being overcrowded and having a 'very high' death rate

Armley jail with high death rate praised for safety, cleanliness and 'positive feel'

Leeds Live · Sep 29, 2022

Meghan and Harry's bodyguard is ex-police officer who nearly choked wife to death

Pere Daobry, who was spotted driving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was given a 12 week suspended prison sentence in 2016 for strangling his wife until she lost consciousness.

Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022

JMW Turner: Dark Waters review – death and despair in a prison of Arctic ice

Turner’s masterful paintings of whalers and explorers, partly inspired by an Arctic expedition that went missing, are given a sombre undertow by composer Lamin Fofana’s haunting soundtracks

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2022

Sadiq Khan formally summonsed to face grilling over Cressida Dick resignation

The Mayor of London could face a fine or three months in prison if he fails to attend

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2022

Father of Sabina Nessa's killer begs wicked son to explain why he murdered her

Bashkim Selamaj, 71, said killer Koci Selamaj refused to meet him when he twice travelled to see him in prison

Wales Online · Sep 29, 2022

Israel extends detention of Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawdeh

An Israeli court extended Khalil Awawdeh’s detention, days before his release.

Al Jazeera · Sep 29, 2022

'It's an insult to Lee': Murdered Lee Jobling's family's anguish as killer flees prison for the second time

Lee Nevins, from Gateshead is on the run for the second time after absconding from an open prison in Derbyshire

Chronicle Live · Sep 29, 2022

Jeffrey Dahmer's real-life interview with chilling admission - as Netflix viewers hear his story

He explained his "reasoning" behind the crimes as well as his ritual of murder after granting Inside Edition an exclusive prison interview.

Irish Mirror · Sep 29, 2022