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Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi for six years for corruption - source

A court in military-ruled Myanmar sentenced deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to six years in prison on Monday after finding her guilty in four corruption cases, a source with knowledge of the proceedings said.

Reuters · Aug 15, 2022

Lawyers for basketball star Brittney Griner appeal her Russian prison sentence

Griner's attorney was quoted by Russian news agencies on Monday as saying the appeal was filed, but the grounds of the appeal were not immediately clear.

WEKU · Aug 15, 2022

20 convicts set free from Mysuru Central prison for good conduct

The prisoners, who were serving short-term sentences, were released on the basis of their good conduct

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2022

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A Conversation With Lee Ming-che: ‘I Was a Human Rights Worker Doing Field Research in Chinese Prison’

During her visit to Taiwan, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met Lee Ming-che, a human rights activist released in April this year after five years in a Chinese prison.

The News Lens · Aug 15, 2022

R. Kelly is going on trial in Chicago after being convicted in New York

R. Kelly's federal trial in Chicago is starting. The singer faces a slew of legal battles and was already sentenced in New York to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking and racketeering.

WEKU · Aug 15, 2022

Brother of murdered Jennie Poole says killer should be prosecuted for alleged crimes behind bars

Jennifer, 24, was stabbed seven times by her ex partner Murphy at her home in Melville Drive, Finglas, West Dublin, on April 17, 2021

Dublin Live · Aug 15, 2022

Convicted SA killer to seek freedom after apparent deathbed confession from drug dealer

An Adelaide prisoner who has spent more than a decade in jail for the execution-style murder of his uncle has launched a fresh bid for freedom after the apparent deathbed confessions to the crime by another man.

ABC News · Aug 15, 2022

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Wake held for prisoner who died after brutal assault

The 34-year-old’s body was brought back to his home in Darndale

Dublin Live · Aug 15, 2022

Friends of murdered Mountjoy prisoner Robert O'Connor pay respects at wake

The investigation into his death is continuing as the suspects are held in isolation in Mountjoy

Irish Mirror · Aug 15, 2022

Donald Trump's Handling of Classified Material Looks Worse Than Hillary Clinton's

The former president thought his 2016 opponent should go to prison for recklessly endangering national security.

Reason · Aug 14, 2022

Renewed calls to revoke Northern Territory's mandatory sentencing following power outages inside Darwin's prison

Ongoing power outages and concerns over conditions inside Darwin's only adult prison mean the "community is at greater risk of continued crime", according to the Criminal Lawyers Association of the Northern Territory.

ABC News · Aug 14, 2022

'Charles Bronson helped me survive torture of prison'

"They say he's the most dangerous prisoner - that's bull"

Liverpool Echo · Aug 14, 2022

Most dangerous jails in Ireland as attacks on prison officers on the rise

The most dangerous jails for staff in 2021 were Mountjoy and Limerick jails with 15 incidents

Irish Mirror · Aug 14, 2022

Iran Puts on Trial Reformist Mostafa Tajzadeh

Iran has put on trial the reformist politician Mostafa Tajzadeh, who was previously jailed and arrested again last month accused of undermining state security, local media reported. The 65-year-old -- who last year made an unsuccessful bid for the presidency as a reformist and "political prisoner for seven years" --…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 14, 2022

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Manchester Evening News · Aug 14, 2022

'Prison officer' arrested after disabled man allegedly 'punched' and called an 'idiot' outside Forest Bank prison

A disabled man claims he was punched, dragged around and sworn at after commenting that a woman had parked in a disabled bay.

Manchester Evening News · Aug 14, 2022

Urgent appeal issued to find man wanted just a month after prison release

Ellis Rocks served half his four-month sentence

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2022

Private prison firm to settle lawsuit over inmate death

A private prison company has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit over a Tennessee inmate’s killing

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2022

New York restricts families from sending packages to inmates

As part of an effort to keep illegal drugs and other contraband out of state prisons, New York is taking away one of the few pleasures of life behind bars

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Daily Mirror · Aug 14, 2022

Prisoner died after swallowing bag of drugs smuggled in by his own mum

Shaun Hughes died after suffering a respiratory failure brought on by 'the effects of a combination of drugs' a report by a prisons' watchdog has concluded in its findings

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2022

R. Kelly’s new Chicago trial to take jurors back to peak of star’s career, early allegations

Kelly’s defense attorney calls the trial starting Monday “total and complete overkill.” But legal experts say it could help vindicate other accusers and ensure the superstar remains in prison.

Wales Online · Aug 14, 2022

'I spent 11 years in jail for a murder I didn't commit'

Michael O'Brien, 52, spent 11 years and 43 days in jail for the murder of Mr Saunders whose body was found in the garden of his Cardiff home in 1987

Boston Herald · Aug 13, 2022

Scallop boat killer sentenced to nearly 20 years, faces deportation proceedings

BOSTON — The man who hammered and stabbed his way through a scalloping boat like a Hollywood slasher movie in the high seas off of Nantucket, leaving one crew member dead, is scheduled to spend nearly the next 20 years in prison.

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2022

Russian diplomat confirms talks with US to trade Brittney Griner for Viktor Bout

WNBA star sentenced to nine years in Russian prison over small amout of cannabis oil in luggage

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 13, 2022

In Florida, loved ones of prisoners banned from wearing #visitsmatter T-shirts

ORLANDO, Fla. — When Ann Beal Salamone went to visit her son in prison last week she wore a white T-shirt with “MY VISITS Matter” written in the center of a big red heart.

Dublin Live · Aug 13, 2022

Evil former garda Paul Moody's transfer to safer prison

The domestic abuser was jailed for three years and three months for a campaign of terror on a woman ill with cancer

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