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ICE banned from using contractors to arrest immigrants at California jails, prisons

A California lawsuit has ended with a settlement that bans U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials from leaning on private contractors to arrest immigrants at state prisons and jails and send them to deportation proceedings.

Los Angeles Times

LeBron James wouldn’t blame Brittney Griner for not wanting to live in the U.S.

LeBron James seems to wonder if fellow basketball star Brittney Griner will want to live in the U.S. again if she’s released from the Russian prison she currently calls home.

Tribune News Service

Inmate charged with murder of jail official during escape

A prisoner who prompted a nationwide manhunt when he disappeared from an Alabama jail has been charged with killing the jail official authorities said helped him escape

The Independent UK

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AP Exclusive: Venezuela jails 3 Americans amid US outreach

Three Americans were quietly jailed in Venezuela earlier this year for allegedly trying to enter the country illegally and now face long prison sentences in the politically turbulent nation, The Associated Press has learned

The Independent UK

Sex offenders will be chemically castrated in Thailand under new law

Rapists and paedophiles judged capable of carrying out further attacks after their release from prison in Thailand may be offered a reduced sentence if they take a testosterone-lowering injection

Daily Mirror

Powerful jammers to block 5G network calls at Parappana Agrahara

Home Minister makes surprise inspection at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison

The Hindu

Roe reversal spurs worries about miscarriage care

WASHINGTON — The state laws enacted since the Supreme Court’s June 24 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization have come in rapid succession: A doctor in South Dakota accused of inducing an abortion could be guilty of a Class 6 felony punishable by two years in prison.

Tribune News Service

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Inspectors highlight failings at Nottinghamshire prison

Over half were unemployed

Nottingham Post

Police hunting convicted attacker wanted on recall to prison

Ian Sparkes is known to visit bookmakers often, police said

Manchester Evening News

Thailand on verge of using voluntary chemical castration for sex offenders

Thailand is close to introducing chemical castration as a means of tackling sex crime after lawmakers approved a bill that will give some offenders the right to choose the procedure in return for a reduced prison sentence.

Reuters

Baby who could have died at hands of vodka-fuelled woman rescued by police

Kelly Nelis avoided a prison sentence by the ‘narrowest of margins’ after locking the injured child in a room.

Daily Record

Vain Paisley killer 'mortified' by mugshot gets fake tan and make up in prison

Jail insiders say Stephanie Bowie's main concern after being arrested for the murder of Darren Russell was getting her hands on cosmetics so she could look her best behind bars.

Glasgow Live

Latest Nigerian jailbreak could usher new era of insecurity – experts

Armed gunmen attacked a prison and freed several Boko Haram members. Analysts fear it will lead to a ripple effect.

Al Jazeera

Family of Belgian Held In Iran Pleas For His Release

The family of a Belgian aid worker being held in Iran, Olivier Vandecasteele, pleaded Monday for their government to do “everything necessary” to secure his release. Last week, Belgian Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne announced Olivier’s detention. This came in the wake of the parliament’s approval of a controversial prisoner-swap…

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Daily Record

Vain Scots knife killer gets fake tan and make up to glam up in prison

Stephanie Bowie, who was jailed for 16 years last week, is obsessed with looking her best, according to jail sources.

Tribune News Service

Florida considers restricting prisoners’ visitation hours

The Florida Department of Corrections is considering reducing inmate visitation by half at facilities that are short-staffed or face other strains.

The Independent UK

Bravo reality TV star pleads guilty to telemarketing scam

Jennifer Shah could face up to 14 years in prison when sentenced later this year

Los Angeles Times

R. Kelly reportedly got engaged to one of his alleged victims before his sentencing

R. Kelly was convicted of multiple sex-trafficking crimes in September and was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison last month. But before he was sentenced, one of his alleged victims claimed the two are actually engaged, and that he's anything but an abuser.

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Execution halted as court questions whether Ramiro Gonzales should have been sentenced to life in prison

The jury sentenced Gonzales to death after a prosecution expert testified that he posed a future danger to society. The expert now says his data was wrong.

ABC News

His murder conviction overturned, Jason Roberts still faces armed robbery charges after release

Monday's acquittal on charges of murdering two police officers has brought an end to 22 years of imprisonment for Jason Roberts, but there are further court appearances to come in his future.

The Independent UK

'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' member admits fraud

A member of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” has pleaded guilty to a fraud conspiracy charge that could result in a prison sentence of over 11 years

The Independent UK

Brazil: leaders call for calm after party official's killing

A federal prison guard killed a local official from the leftist Workers’ Party in the southern Brazilian state of Parana, according to state police

The Independent UK

Famed Ukrainian medic describes 'hell' of Russian captivity

A celebrated Ukrainian medic who was held captive by Russian forces says she thinks about the prisoners she left behind constantly

Liverpool Echo

Sex offending knifeman slashed teenager's throat on bus

Hamid Akhonzada also beat a prison guard unconscious a few days after his arrest

Daily Mirror

Ferne McCann's acid attacker ex 'gets engaged' behind bars just days after TV star

Towie star Ferne McCann's ex boyfriend Arthur Collins, who is in prison for an acid attack, is engaged to a businesswoman and plans to marry her later this year, it has been reported

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