There has been a prison break at Haiti’s only female prison. Hundreds have escaped A prison break is currently unfolding at Haiti’s only female prison. Miami Herald · Sep 22, 2022
What are prison work programs and how common are they? Existing prison labor data lacks frequency and depth USAFacts · Sep 22, 2022
Capitol rioter who dressed as Hitler and was defended by Trump sentenced to four years in federal prison Hale-Cusanelli admitted that he someties says ‘ugly’ and ‘repugnant’ things The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022
Pay slips don’t lie: Shakira hits out at ‘false accusations’ she owes tax in Spain If convicted, the Colombian singer faces an eight-year prison sentence and a fine of more than €23m The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022
Anthony Walker killer Michael Barton to be freed from prison after 17 years The racist murder of 18-year-old Anthony sent shockwaves through Merseyside Liverpool Echo · Sep 22, 2022
Shakira Vows to Fight 'False' Spanish Tax Accusations in 1st Public Comments Colombian superstar Shakira vowed to fight what she claimed were "false" accusations by Spanish authorities that she dodged 14.5 million euros ($14.31 million) in taxes, in her first public comments on a case that could see her sent to prison for up to eight years. Shakira, 45, is facing trial… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 22, 2022
Shakira vows to fight 'false' Spanish tax accusations in first public comments Colombian superstar Shakira vowed to fight what she claimed were "false" accusations by Spanish authorities that she dodged 14.5 million euros ($14.31 million) in taxes, in her first public comments on a case that could see her sent to prison for up to eight years. Reuters · Sep 22, 2022
Russian influencer ‘facing six years in prison for using Instagram’ ‘Are you serious? Me? An 18-year-old fashion blogger?’ The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022
Letters 'soaked in spice' sent to Nottinghamshire prison in smuggling plan The criminals used solicitor-headed paper Nottingham Post · Sep 22, 2022
Britons held by Russian forces in Ukraine back home with families after ‘traumatic experience’ Five Britons were part of the prisoner swap The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022
Five Brit prisoners of war released and will return home safe from Ukraine Liz Truss announced the news of the British men's freedom - including Aiden Aslin who had been sentenced to death, following a mediation by Saudi Crown Prince. Daily Record · Sep 22, 2022
Welcome to San Quentin: Warriors play prison team SAN QUENTIN, Calif. — There’s some anxiety when you enter San Quentin State Prison, even as a visitor, not knowing what awaits you inside the walls of one of the world’s most notorious places. Tribune News Service · Sep 22, 2022
Ukraine’s Mariupol defenders, Putin ally in prisoner swap Ukraine has completed a high-profile prisoner swap with Russia, the culmination of months of efforts to free many of the Ukrainian fighters who defended a steel plant in the port of Mariupol during a months-long Russian siege The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022 True crime makes us believe we are certain about people like Adnan Syed. We should be ashamed His release from prison has not proved his innocence or guilt – but it has highlighted how we are all guilty of pretending we know more than we do, says writer Amelia Tait
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022 Steel plant defenders, Putin ally exchanged in prisoner swap Ukraine has completed a high-profile prisoner swap that culminated months of efforts to free many of the Ukrainian fighters who defended a steel plant in the port of Mariupol during a months-long Russian siege
Reuters · Sep 21, 2022 Honduras former first lady gets 14 years in prison on fraud charges A Honduran court sentenced the country's former first lady, Rosa Bonilla, to 14 years in prison on Wednesday on charges of fraud and misappropriation of funds destined for social programs, a judicial spokesperson said.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022 Ex-Honduras first lady sentenced to prison for embezzlement A judge has sentenced former Honduran First Lady Rosa Elena Bonilla de Lobo to 14 years in prison on corruption charges, the second time Bonilla had been sentenced
Manchester Evening News · Sep 21, 2022 Five British prisoners of war held by Russian-backed forces in Ukraine are safely returned Prime Minister Liz Truss confirmed the five Brits had been released
ABC News · Sep 21, 2022 Disability royal commission examines poor treatment and 'disgusting' conditions in criminal justice system A woman who lives with muscular dystrophy says she was repeatedly dropped while being transferred from her wheelchair in prison, and that once she thought the guards were "trying to kill" her.
The Guardian - US · Sep 21, 2022 Serial: how a podcast helped Adnan Syed become a free man After spending more than two decades in prison, Syed was released in a case that became internationally known through a podcast creating a new genre
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022 San Diego apologizes for support of WWII detention camps The San Diego City Council has rescinded a resolution it passed 80 years ago in support of the incarceration of Japanese Americans in prison camps during World War II
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022 Michael Carneal: Paralysed school shooting victim hits out at parole board for indecision on gunman’s release Missy Jenkins Smith was paralyzed from the chest down in 1997 when Michael Carneal attacked their school
The Guardian - US · Sep 21, 2022 Trevor Noah on Adnan Syed: ‘Podcasts need to become part of the justice system’ Late-night hosts discuss the release of Serial subject after 22 years in prison, Biden declaring the end of the pandemic and Trump’s feud with DeSantis
Reuters · Sep 21, 2022 Former Minneapolis police officer gets 3 years in prison in Floyd killing A former Minneapolis police officer who pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting in the killing of George Floyd, a Black man whose death outraged people around the world, was sentenced to three years in prison on Wednesday.