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Russian security services raid former state TV journalist’s house over Ukraine war criticism

Former Channel One producer faces 15 years in prison for her anti-war campaigning

The Independent UK

School dean who shot student pleads guilty to federal charge

A former Boston high school dean already in prison for shooting a student he recruited to deal drugs has pleaded guilty to a federal gang-related charge

The Independent UK

Hundreds of prisoners escape after armed group attacks east Congo facility

Hundreds of prison inmates in the eastern Congolese city of Butembo have escaped after the facility was attacked by an armed group overnight, local authorities said on Tuesday.

Reuters

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I miss the simple things – having a drink or an ice-cream. You can’t do that on £41 a week

Getting out of the house and being in a different place costs money. So our accommodation often feels like a prison, says asylum seeker Paul

The Guardian - UK

Dad guilty of murder in shootings of daughters after evading police for over a decade

Yaser Said, 65, was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison after killing his two daughters, 18-year-old Amina and 17-year-old Sarah, in 2008

Daily Mirror

Supreme Court to take up plea to ban convicts from polls for life

Even a constable loses job after conviction, says petitioner

The Hindu

Murderer who killed pop star’s daughter hands himself in to police after going on the run from prison

Terry Game, 50, was jailed in 2006 for the murder of then-partner Lisa Sullivan

The Independent UK

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UAE court lifts prison term for American convicted of money laundering

A United Arab Emirates court has lifted a prison sentence but upheld a conviction on money laundering charges for U.S. citizen and civil rights attorney Asim Ghafoor, who was detained while transiting through Dubai last month, the Judicial Department and a lawyer for Ghafoor said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Aboriginal teen’s death in prison would likely have been prevented if he’d seen a cardiologist, WA coroner finds

The 19-year-old Miriuwung and Gajerrong man ‘urgently needed an appointment and it may have saved his life’, report states

The Guardian - AU

ITV series tells story behind infamous 'Clifton Rapist' that saw police officers dress in drag

The attacks took place in the 1970s and were overshadowed by the Yorkshire Ripper

Bristol Post

Indigenous WA prisoners need better care

Justice advocates say Indigenous prisoners need culturally-appropriate healthcare given by Aboriginal medical services to prevent deaths in custody.

AAP

Man gets five years for rape attempt on 10-year-old child

MUMBAI: A special POCSO court recently convicted and sentenced a 35-year-old man to 5.7 years (time spent in prison as an undertrial) for attempting to rape a 10-year-old girl in his neighbourhood in 2016.

The Times of India

7 murder convictions overturned in a single day after prosecutors stop backing group of cases tied to alleged misconduct by disgraced former Chicago police detective

CHICAGO — His father died while Nelson Gonzalez was in prison. Alfredo Gonzalez couldn’t go to his daughter’s wedding. And Marilyn Mulero missed out on her two children’s childhoods.

Chicago Tribune

Now, 8 Maharashtra jails for transgender inmates

MUMBAI: Five more Central jails in Maharashtra have been identified by the prison department for housing transgender inmates. At present, transgender persons apprehended from any part of the state are brought to three prisons - Thane, Yeravada and Nashik - and are kept in cells separate from male and female…

The Times of India

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Killer who bludgeoned his millionaire mother-in-law to death is released from jail

Parole Board documents reveal that David Hill, who murdered 73-year-old Molly Wright, has been released from prison on licence after completing his minimum 14-year jail term

The Texas Tribune

Lawmakers decry collapsing Texas juvenile prison system, ask Abbott to call special session

Without a jolt of funding, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department will struggle to hire workers and regain control over the safety and treatment of almost 600 incarcerated youth, its acting director told lawmakers at a hearing.

Chicago Sun-Times

Foxx moves to drop charges in 8 murders tainted by former CPD detective Reynaldo Guevara

At least two defendants were expected to be released from prison Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Chicago top prosecutor: 7 convictions tied to ex-cop vacated

The Cook County state’s attorney’s office says judges have vacated seven murder convictions connected to a retired Chicago police detective accused of framing others who were sent to prison

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The Guardian - AU

‘The US let him go free’: release of terrorist who killed unarmed Australian soldiers shows contempt for ally, family says

Exclusive: Father of one of three soldiers slain by Hekmatullah says Australia was ‘sidelined’ in deal between US and Taliban to release terrorist from prison

Chicago Sun-Times

Veteran U.S. diplomat Bill Richardson hopeful for Brittney Griner prisoner swap

Richardson declined to discuss the current status of negotiations with Russia over Griner and Paul Whelan or to explain what role he may be playing in the talks.

The Independent UK

Veteran emissary Richardson hopeful for Griner, Whelan swap

Bill Richardson, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage negotiations, says he's hopeful about the chances of a two-for-two prisoner swap that could result in the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan

Evening Standard

Tony’s Law: What is it, and how did it come into effect?

The maximum sentence for child abusers was increased from 14 years to life imprisonment following a four year campaign by a Kent family.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Allows Prison Leave for Detained French Academic

Iranian authorities have allowed a French-Iranian academic held in the country for the last three years to take brief leave from prison, her supporters said on Tuesday. Fariba Adelkhah has been given a five-day furlough, which can be extended, from Tehran's Evin prison where she is being held in a…

Manchester Evening News

Man with 'links' to Wythenshawe wanted for recall to prison

Ryan Condron was jailed in 2015

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Russian opposition leader exhibits bravery while Cruz and Hawley offer profiles in cowardice

The most courageous man in the world is locked up in a Moscow prison — his life in the balance.

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