The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Texans who perform abortions now face up to life in prison, $100,000 fine

Texas, the largest state to restrict abortions, now has three significant bans on the books, setting up a potential legal minefield.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 25, 2022

Vietnam upholds 9-year jail term for dissident journalist

A Vietnamese court on Thursday upheld a nine-year prison term for a journalist and prominent dissident convicted of anti-state activities, her lawyers and state media said.

Reuters · Aug 25, 2022

Glasgow prisoner death probe after man dies behind bars at Barlinnie

Alexander Jamieson, 59, passed away at the prison last week. The Scottish Prison Service has advised Police Scotland about the death and the matter has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

Glasgow Live · Aug 25, 2022

Palestinian Hunger Striker Held by Israel Could Die at Any Moment, Lawyer Says

A Palestinian prisoner who has been on hunger strike for over 160 days in protest over his detention by Israel could die at any moment, his lawyer said on Wednesday. Israeli forces arrested Khalil Awawdeh, 40, in December 2021 and have since held him without charge or trial, a practice…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 25, 2022

Russian politician says security forces detained him for calling Ukraine war "an invasion"

The former mayor Russia's fourth-largest city could face up to 3 years in prison if convicted.

Axios · Aug 25, 2022

Derek Chauvin to serve time in federal prison in Arizona for killing George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS — Fired Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was taken by U.S. marshals from a state prison and is heading to a federal facility to serve his time for killing George Floyd more than two years ago, a Minnesota corrections spokesman said.

Tribune News Service · Aug 25, 2022

Mohinder Singh has prison sentence for Eastern Freeway crash reduced by three-and-a-half years

Mohinder Singh promised to testify against his former boss at an upcoming criminal trial in exchange for a reduced sentence.

ABC News · Aug 25, 2022

News briefs

Justice Department releases memo justifying no obstruction of justice charges in Trump Russia investigation

Tribune News Service · Aug 25, 2022

Go-karting event for prisoners was a mistake, French governor admits

Outrage over ‘rehabilitation’ event led ministers to launch inquiry

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Latin American leaders back Argentine VP after prosecutor's request

Latin American leaders sent their support to Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner on Wednesday, after prosecutors asked for extensive prison time in her corruption proceedings.

Reuters · Aug 24, 2022