The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Lyra McKee: man jailed for possessing gun used to kill journalist

Niall Sheerin from Derry sentenced to seven years in prison, but not in connection with murder itself

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2022

Iowa teenager who stabbed alleged rapist to death sentenced to five years probation and fined $150,000

The now 17-year-old was allegedly raped by the 37-year-old man fives time in the weeks leading up to his death

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022

Center Parcs says guests must 'remain in their lodges' on day of the Queen's funeral

Outraged Twitter users likened Center Parcs' plans for Bank Holiday Monday, when the Queen will be laid to rest at Westminster Abbey in London, to house arrest and prison

Daily Mirror · Sep 14, 2022

‘Music was a lifeline’: the record label helping former offenders thrive after prison

Red Tangent Records is helping ex-prisoners discover their talent and enter the music industry. Three of its artists discuss the label’s impact on their post-prison lives

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2022

'Genuinely scared' prison escapee gave in to 'almost biblical' temptation, court told

Kane Quinn initially feared for his life, not realising it was his partner ramming a prison car in an attempt to free him, his barrister says.

The Canberra Times · Sep 14, 2022

Man who fled to Cyprus after selling illegal Sky and BT Sport boxes ordered to pay £250k

In June Michael Hornung was jailed in his absence to four and a half years in prison for selling the unauthorised decoders

Manchester Evening News · Sep 14, 2022

Vietnam urged to free green activist Nguy Thi Khanh as it bids to join UN rights body

Goldman laureates raise concerns over Vietnam’s record on suppressing environmental protest

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2022

Melbourne boxer to appeal to High Court

Melbourne boxer Khalid Baker, who spent 13 years in prison for a murder he says he did not commit, will take his case to the High Court.

AAP · Sep 14, 2022

A Minnesota man has been sentenced to life in prison for 11 fentanyl deaths

Aaron Broussard was sentenced to life in prison for 11 deaths that were tied to controlled substances he sold. Those who died thought they were taking Adderall, but they actually ingested fentanyl.

WEKU · Sep 13, 2022

Saskatchewan stabbings: Why Myles Sanderson was granted statutory release from prison

The violent acts of Myles Sanderson in the Saskatchewan stabbings have raised many questions about why he was in the community of James Smith Cree Nation at all.

The Conversation · Sep 13, 2022