The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Epstein enabler and convicted trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is asking for a pardon in return for an explosive bargaining chip

Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker and longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, is reportedly making a significant play for her freedom, offering an explosive bargaining chip in return for a pardon or a reduction in her 20-year prison sentence. Maxwell, who was sentenced in 2021 for assisting, facilitating, and participating…

The Mary Sue · Apr 7

Daughter’s Journal Detailed Dark Thoughts About Her Dad, Then She Smiled In Court With A Shocking Statement

“I’m okay with going to prison for however long,” the daughter said.

Bored Panda · Apr 7

French couple held in Iran 'free and on their way to France', says Macron

Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, two French nationals held in Iran since 2022, are on their way back home, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday, following their release in November after more than three years in prison on espionage charges.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 7

Streak of deaths leaves Chicago jail baffled until guards realize prisoners are overdosing on books

A whole new meaning to “Books can be dangerous.”

We Got This Covered · Apr 7

Update in case of journalist imprisoned in Iran for three months

A Japanese national, detained in Iran since January, has been released on bail. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the release was verified on Monday, with Japan now pressing Iranian authorities for a full release of the individual, believed to be a journalist for Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK. The Committee…

The Independent UK · Apr 7

Indian-origin Subu Vedam avoids deportation after 40 years in prison for murder conviction, judge says he 'has grown as a person'

After spending more than four decades in prison and consistently avoiding deportation for a murder conviction that was later overturned, Indian-origin Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam has won a crucial legal battle to remain in the United States.

The Times of India · Apr 6

Deaths At Chicago Prison Show That Soaked Papers Are A Previously Unheard Form of Drug Smuggling: Report

A string of deaths at Chicago's Cook County Jail were found to be tied to an unlikely source: paper.

International Business Times · Apr 6

Jeffrey Epstein’s billionaire pal created a shockingly detailed escape plan to avoid the law as the predator left prison

Epstein’s friends never fail to stun.

We Got This Covered · Apr 5

From serving the nation to serving a sentence

New Flinders University research warns many veterans and their families are being failed long after their service ends.

AAP · Apr 4

‘Nothing about this makes any sense’: CA Governor Newsom flabbergasted by Trump’s ridiculous ask for ‘fiscal’ blackhole Alcatraz

New prisons over daycares!

We Got This Covered · Apr 4