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The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Brown U. acquires trove of Mumia Abu-Jamal's prison papers

Brown University has acquired a trove of records, writings and artwork from Mumia Abu-Jamal

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Nearly 50,000 people held in solitary confinement in US, report says

Study says between 41,000 and 48,000 prisoners subjected to ‘restrictive housing’, which UN considers a form of torture

The Guardian - US · Aug 24, 2022

Jailed Russian politician Navalny says he is back in punishment cell

Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny said on Wednesday that prison authorities had transferred him to a punishment cell for the second time this month at the facility where he is being held on charges he says are trumped up.

Reuters · Aug 24, 2022

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Brit locked up over expired visa won't let 'horrific' stint in jail stop his travelling

Daniel Thompson said inmates had an upside-down bucket to sit on and a rock-hard prison bed with one blanket and prisoners were only allowed to lie on the bed at night

Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022

Liverpool: Intended victim of gunman who killed nine-year-old girl arrested

The man targeted by the masked gunman who killed Olivia Pratt-Korbel has been arrested for breaching the terms of his release from prison and will be questioned in connection with the nine-year-old’s murder, police said. Olivia was fatally shot in her own home in the Dovecot area of Liverpool on…

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022

Disturbing photo shows Nikolas Cruz wrote ‘666’ in his own blood on prison cell walls

Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) released the image among a trove of disturbing jailhouse drawings and notes made by the 23-year-old behind bars

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Father's Tort Claim Based on Alleged Falsification of Drug Test Results Can Go Forward

From Avendano v. Shaw, decided Friday by a five-Justice division of the Alabama Supreme Court (in an opinion by Justice James Mitchell, joined by Chief Justice Tom Parker; Justices Greg Shaw, Tommy Bryan, and Brady Mendheim concurred in the result, but without a separate opinion): This case stems from the…

Reason · Aug 24, 2022

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What does being released on licence mean?

The man targeted by the masked gunman who killed Olivia Pratt-Korbel has been arrested for breaching the terms of his release from prison.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

China changes ending of Minions so that character serves 20 years in prison

Chinese censors changed film’s ending to ensure villain is caught by police, viewers report

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Sex offender OAP who contacted boy signs judge's contract to stay out of trouble

Robin Corser-Langford gets final chance to stay out of jail

Bristol Post · Aug 24, 2022

Bristol company to teach prisoners all about indoor urban farming in UK first

It is hoped the Government-backed scheme will "empower" inmates and give them skills to reintegrate back into society

Bristol Post · Aug 24, 2022

“It’s a living hell”: Scorching heat in Texas prisons revives air-conditioning debate

Texas heat has killed prisoners and cost the state millions in wrongful death and civil rights lawsuits. Prison rights advocates hope a budget surplus next year will finally push lawmakers to invest in air conditioning.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 24, 2022

Man, 35, arrested in connection with shooting of Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool

Sky News reports that police have arrested a 35-year-old man in hospital in connection with the shooting. He has been detained on a prison recall after breaching the terms of his licence.

Daily Record · Aug 24, 2022

Liverpool shooting: Man chased by gunman who shot dead Olivia Pratt-Korbel arrested and recalled to prison

The man was on probation after being released from prison

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

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The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Intended victim of gunman who killed nine-year-old girl arrested

The 35-year-old has been detained for allegedly breaching his prison licence conditions.

Daily Record · Aug 24, 2022

Prisoner has sentence extended after being caught with homemade weapon and SIM cards

A prisoner has had 21 months added to his sentence after a weapon and mobile phone SIM cards were found in his cell. Police launched a manhunt for Reece Govan, whose last address was given as Plean, and warned the public not to approach him after he

Liverpool Echo · Aug 24, 2022

Danniella Westbrook splits from her prison fiancé after six years

The actress confirmed she was engaged earlier this year

Los Angeles Times · Aug 24, 2022

Commentary: After my favorite 5th-grader of all time went to prison, chess kept us connected

The letter I received from my former student thanked me for teaching him chess in fifth grade. It was a setup. Now, 11 years later, he was inviting me to play his game of chess — inmates’ chess. He is still my favorite fifth-grader. He was sweet and charismatic then.…

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Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022

‘Gunslinger of Tarragona’ euthanised in prison after being injured in police shootout

Eugen Sabau shot three of his colleagues at the security services firm where he worked in Tarragona

Reuters · Aug 24, 2022

Malaysia ex-PM Najib moves from luxurious lifestyle to lockup

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's new prison lodgings may be less than an hour's drive from his mansion in Kuala Lumpur's affluent Bukit Tunku neighbourhood, but it is a world away from the luxury he is used to.

Glasgow Live · Aug 24, 2022

Dog breeding Lanarkshire gangster code named Original Syrup in prison after vet surgery raid

Scott Bennett was jailed at Glasgow High Court today after police uncovered thousands of pounds worth of cocaine and cannabis at Platinum Pet Care and K9 Fertility.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 24, 2022

Man Jailed For Sex Offences Has Been Given A Retrial After Exes Said He Was ‘Gentle’ ‘Kind’

He was originally sentenced to seven years in prison in late 2020.

Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2022

‘Absolutely glorious’: Malaysians hail jailing of Najib Razak

Najib Razak becomes Malaysia’s first former prime minister to go to prison after top court upholds his graft conviction.

Dublin Live · Aug 24, 2022

Paedophile surgeon Michael Shine praises decision to drop cases against him as 'right thing'

He was released from prison in January after serving three years for sexual abuse of seven boys

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

US prison warden charged with sexually abusing 2 more women

The former warden of a California women’s prison, who is already facing federal charges alleging he sexually abused inmates, was charged Tuesday with sexually abusing two other female prisoners

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