The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Veteran U.S. diplomat Bill Richardson hopeful for Brittney Griner prisoner swap

Richardson declined to discuss the current status of negotiations with Russia over Griner and Paul Whelan or to explain what role he may be playing in the talks.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2022

Veteran emissary Richardson hopeful for Griner, Whelan swap

Bill Richardson, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage negotiations, says he's hopeful about the chances of a two-for-two prisoner swap that could result in the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022

Tony’s Law: What is it, and how did it come into effect?

The maximum sentence for child abusers was increased from 14 years to life imprisonment following a four year campaign by a Kent family.

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2022

'Neighbour from hell' played music late at night, removed next door's CCTV camera and damaged car

She narrowly avoided being sent straight back to prison

Manchester Evening News · Aug 9, 2022

Racist dad and son both receive hate crime life sentences for murder of Ahmaud Arbery

Gregory McMichael, 66, and his son Travis McMichael, 36, have been sentenced to life in prison following the horrific murder of Ahmaud Arbery who was brutally shot because of his race

Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022

Travis and Greg McMichael sentenced to life for hate crimes in Ahmaud Arbery case

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Two of the three men responsible for Ahmaud Arbery’s killing apologized to the 25-year-old’s family on Monday before being sentenced on federal hate crimes charges.

Tribune News Service · Aug 8, 2022

Parents of Christopher Vaughn sue Will County state’s attorney, others as bid for freedom continues

Vaughn’s parents argue they’ve lost time and income traveling to see their son in prison. Vaughn is being held in Pinckneyville Correctional Center, serving four life sentences for the murders of his wife and three children.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2022

ACT Drug and Alcohol Court saves Canberrans millions of dollars by diverting offenders from jail to treatment

The drug and alcohol court is keeping people out of prison and saving the ACT millions of dollars in jail costs.

ABC News · Aug 8, 2022

Ahmaud Arbery case: Travis McMichael sentenced to life for hate crimes

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — The man who shot and killed Ahmaud Arbery was sentenced Monday to life in prison for federal hate crimes convictions involving the 25-year-old’s slaying.

Tribune News Service · Aug 8, 2022

Two of Ahmaud Arbery’s murderers were just sentenced to life in prison

Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael, and William Bryan were found guilty of federal hate crimes, in addition to various felony murder counts.

Mic · Aug 8, 2022