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Boxer's friend admits part in window death

Khalid Baker, who spent 13 years in prison, is appealing his murder conviction as his acquitted co-accused says the Melbourne boxer was not near the incident.

AAP · Aug 23, 2022

Scots prisoner attacked inmate with sharpened toilet brush sentenced to 20 months behind bars

Kyle Leonard, 26, whittled the toilet brush it to a pointed end before using the makeshift weapon to attack rival Thomas Henderson.

Daily Record · Aug 23, 2022

Scots thug threatened to rape female police officers in rampage hours after jail release

Ross Cossans started rampaging across Perth immediately after being released from the city's maximum security prison after serving just half of his sentence.

Daily Record · Aug 23, 2022

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Widow of murdered Scots aid worker David Haines 'will never forgive' as killer ISIS 'Beatle' jailed for life

David, from Perth, tragically lost his life at the hands of the twisted terror cell in September, 2014, after being kidnapped from a Syrian aid camp the previous year.

Daily Record · Aug 23, 2022

Argentine prosecutors request 12-year sentence for VP

Prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández to 12 years in prison and bar her from holding public office for life for allegedly leading a criminal conspiracy that irregularly awarded public works contracts to a friend and ally

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022

Argentina prosecutor seeks 12-year jail sentence for VP Kirchner

An Argentine federal prosecutor requested a 12-year prison sentence on Monday for Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, the country's former president and current vice president, on corruption charges related to public works.

Reuters · Aug 22, 2022

Ukrainian soldiers accuse Russians of abuses in captivity

Three Ukrainian soldiers who say they were wounded and taken prisoner by Russia after one of the war's biggest battles and later released, on Monday accused their captors of torture and psychological pressure.

Reuters · Aug 22, 2022

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Former Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson reports to prison in Wisconsin

The disgraced Bridgeport pol — a member of the city’s best-known political family — was found guilty in February of two counts of lying to regulators and five counts of filing false income tax returns.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2022

Rapper Fetty Wap pleads guilty in drug-trafficking case, faces minimum 5 years in federal prison

NEW YORK — Rapper Fetty Wap has admitted to his role in a multimillion-dollar drug trafficking ring, pleading guilty in Long Island Federal Court Monday in exchange for a minimum five years in federal prison.

Tribune News Service · Aug 22, 2022

U.S. says raised concerns to Saudi Arabia over activist's sentencing

The United States has raised "significant concerns" with Saudi Arabia over a 34-year prison sentence imposed on women's rights activist Salma al-Shehab, the State Department said on Monday.

Reuters · Aug 22, 2022

Man charged in Bulger slaying to stay locked up until trial

A federal judge has ruled that a man charged in the prison killing of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger will remain behind bars while he awaits trial

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022

Fetty Wap pleads guilty to drug charges, faces mandatory prison term

The ‘Trap Queen’ rapper’s conspiracy charge carries a minimum five-year sentence.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2022

Rapper Fetty Wap pleads guilty to conspiracy drug charge

Rapper Fetty Wap has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy drug charge that carries a mandatory five-year prison sentence

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022

'Eager Ape' used close links with Spain to supply nearly 300kg of cocaine and cannabis

Laid off construction worker "entered the big time" of criminal underworld

Liverpool Echo · Aug 22, 2022

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2022

French justice ministry under pressure to explain jail go-karting

Minister condemns ‘shocking’ games inspired by reality TV show at Fresnes prison, south of Paris

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2022

Cardiff burglar raped woman and her daughter days after release from prison

Joshua Carney jailed for life and told he will serve at least 10 years over attack in March

Los Angeles Times · Aug 22, 2022

A rural California prison was set to close this summer. It's still open, and inmates want a say

When it rains, water pours through the ceilings of the California Correctional Center in Susanville, sometimes flooding the cells of incarcerated men who have resorted to using soap to seal leaks.

Daily Mirror · Aug 22, 2022

Where Rhys Jones' killer is 15 years after he died on way home from football practise

Rhys Jones' killer Sean Mercer was helped in various ways by 10 other people, including his mother, with nine jailed for their involvement in the murder of the youngster

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Daily Record · Aug 22, 2022

Lanarkshire prisoner given 21 months more in jail after weapon and SIM cards found in cell

Police launched a manhunt for Reece Govan and warned the public not to approach him after he breached licence conditions in 2020

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2022

The big idea: should revenge ever be a part of justice?

Harsh retribution for violent crimes might feel right, but does it do more harm than good?

Daily Mirror · Aug 22, 2022

Rhys Jones murder: What happened to killers and how were they caught 15 years on

It took months for police to finally catch Rhys Jones' killer and the gang that helped him to cover up the horrific murder — here's how they did it and what happened to them

WEKU · Aug 22, 2022

Released during COVID, some people are sent back to prison with little or no warning

"Where is the fairness?" One mother was sent back after a single failed drug test, and her family's life has now been turned upside down for more than a year.

AAP · Aug 22, 2022

Justice dept 'victimised' prison officer

The NSW justice department victimised a prison officer after she made a sexual harassment and bullying complaint, a state tribunal has found.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 22, 2022

Morocco’s King Pardons 588 Convicts

Marking Youth Day, Morocco's King Mohammed VI has granted his pardon to 588 convicts, revealed a statement by the ministry of justice. A total of 15 inmates benefited from pardon over their remaining prison term. Up to 391 prisoners had their prison terms reduced. One inmate had her prison sentences…

Irish Mirror · Aug 22, 2022

Mother of murdered Irish child Santina Cawley receives letter claiming to be from killer

The letter repeats convicted murderer Harrington’s long-standing claims that she is innocent and invites Bridget to visit her in Limerick Prison

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