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Kueng, Thao to appeal federal sentences for violating George Floyd's civil rights

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao plan to appeal their federal prison sentences for violating George Floyd's civil rights during his 2020 killing.

Tribune News Service · Aug 11, 2022

Murder charge prompts NSW prison strike

NSW prison officers are considering going on strike after a colleague was charged with murder for shooting a handcuffed man dead as he fled a Lismore hospital.

AAP · Aug 11, 2022

Sending teens to maximum security prisons shows Australia needs to raise the age of criminal responsibility

The recent transfer of a “difficult cohort” of teenagers to a maximum-security adult prison in Western Australia raises familiar questions about Australia’s prison system.

The Conversation · Aug 10, 2022

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A 25-Year Prison Sentence for Beating Up a Dog Is Not Justice

Frank Javier Fonseca's punishment, which may amount to a life sentence, is a microcosm for many of the issues with the U.S. criminal legal system.

Reason · Aug 10, 2022

Mum of Iranian political prisoner jailed for criticising her son's treatment behind bars

Farangis Mazlum, 55, had spoken out about the conditions her son Soheil Arabi had endured - but she has now been jailed after being found guilty of "propaganda against the regime"

Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022

More than 700 prisoners escape Congo jail

Only 50 inmates remain locked up, say officials

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

Russian security services raid former state TV journalist’s house over Ukraine war criticism

Former Channel One producer faces 15 years in prison for her anti-war campaigning

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

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School dean who shot student pleads guilty to federal charge

A former Boston high school dean already in prison for shooting a student he recruited to deal drugs has pleaded guilty to a federal gang-related charge

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

Hundreds of prisoners escape after armed group attacks east Congo facility

Hundreds of prison inmates in the eastern Congolese city of Butembo have escaped after the facility was attacked by an armed group overnight, local authorities said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Aug 10, 2022

I miss the simple things – having a drink or an ice-cream. You can’t do that on £41 a week

Getting out of the house and being in a different place costs money. So our accommodation often feels like a prison, says asylum seeker Paul

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022

Dad guilty of murder in shootings of daughters after evading police for over a decade

Yaser Said, 65, was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison after killing his two daughters, 18-year-old Amina and 17-year-old Sarah, in 2008

Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022

Supreme Court to take up plea to ban convicts from polls for life

Even a constable loses job after conviction, says petitioner

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2022

Murderer who killed pop star’s daughter hands himself in to police after going on the run from prison

Terry Game, 50, was jailed in 2006 for the murder of then-partner Lisa Sullivan

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

UAE court lifts prison term for American convicted of money laundering

A United Arab Emirates court has lifted a prison sentence but upheld a conviction on money laundering charges for U.S. citizen and civil rights attorney Asim Ghafoor, who was detained while transiting through Dubai last month, the Judicial Department and a lawyer for Ghafoor said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Aug 10, 2022

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2022

Aboriginal teen’s death in prison would likely have been prevented if he’d seen a cardiologist, WA coroner finds

The 19-year-old Miriuwung and Gajerrong man ‘urgently needed an appointment and it may have saved his life’, report states

Bristol Post · Aug 10, 2022

ITV series tells story behind infamous 'Clifton Rapist' that saw police officers dress in drag

The attacks took place in the 1970s and were overshadowed by the Yorkshire Ripper

AAP · Aug 10, 2022

Indigenous WA prisoners need better care

Justice advocates say Indigenous prisoners need culturally-appropriate healthcare given by Aboriginal medical services to prevent deaths in custody.

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2022

Man gets five years for rape attempt on 10-year-old child

MUMBAI: A special POCSO court recently convicted and sentenced a 35-year-old man to 5.7 years (time spent in prison as an undertrial) for attempting to rape a 10-year-old girl in his neighbourhood in 2016.

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Chicago Tribune · Aug 10, 2022

7 murder convictions overturned in a single day after prosecutors stop backing group of cases tied to alleged misconduct by disgraced former Chicago police detective

CHICAGO — His father died while Nelson Gonzalez was in prison. Alfredo Gonzalez couldn’t go to his daughter’s wedding. And Marilyn Mulero missed out on her two children’s childhoods.

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2022

Now, 8 Maharashtra jails for transgender inmates

MUMBAI: Five more Central jails in Maharashtra have been identified by the prison department for housing transgender inmates. At present, transgender persons apprehended from any part of the state are brought to three prisons - Thane, Yeravada and Nashik - and are kept in cells separate from male and female…

Daily Mirror · Aug 9, 2022

Killer who bludgeoned his millionaire mother-in-law to death is released from jail

Parole Board documents reveal that David Hill, who murdered 73-year-old Molly Wright, has been released from prison on licence after completing his minimum 14-year jail term

The Texas Tribune · Aug 9, 2022

Lawmakers decry collapsing Texas juvenile prison system, ask Abbott to call special session

Without a jolt of funding, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department will struggle to hire workers and regain control over the safety and treatment of almost 600 incarcerated youth, its acting director told lawmakers at a hearing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2022

Foxx moves to drop charges in 8 murders tainted by former CPD detective Reynaldo Guevara

At least two defendants were expected to be released from prison Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022

Chicago top prosecutor: 7 convictions tied to ex-cop vacated

The Cook County state’s attorney’s office says judges have vacated seven murder convictions connected to a retired Chicago police detective accused of framing others who were sent to prison

The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2022

‘The US let him go free’: release of terrorist who killed unarmed Australian soldiers shows contempt for ally, family says

Exclusive: Father of one of three soldiers slain by Hekmatullah says Australia was ‘sidelined’ in deal between US and Taliban to release terrorist from prison

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