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Caroline Crouch’s killer husband 'fears for his life' after attack by fellow inmate

Babis Anagnostopoulos, 34, submitted a request to return to Athens’ ultra-secure Korydallos prison after another inmate reportedly admitted to wanting to murder him

Daily Mirror

The ACT Has Decriminalised Loads Of Drugs In Small Quantities It’s A Bad Day To Be A Bag

Alright other states and territories, let's get a move on.

Pedestrian.tv

Thousands of cannabis offenders being released

More than 4,200 inmates serving sentences for cannabis offences were initially eligible for release from prisons nationwide on Thursday, when the delisting of cannabis as a narcotic drug took effect.

Bangkok Post

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Thousands of cannabis offenders being released, but not all

More than 4,200 inmates serving sentences for cannabis offences were initially eligible for release from prisons nationwide on Thursday, when the delisting of cannabis as a narcotic drug took effect.

Bangkok Post

Convicted murderers in Pusey bail attempt

Richard Pusey has asked a Victorian court to agree to requesting convicted murderers, police and prison officers to speak on why they should get bail.

AAP

Jailed NCP neta’s vote plea: Let me enforce my duty as an MLA

MUMBAI: Arguing for NCP leaders Anil Deshmukh and Nawab Malik to be released for a day from prison to enable them to vote in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, Malik’s lawyer Amit Desai drew parallels on Wednesday with MLA Chhagan Bhujbal who was allowed to vote in the Presidential elections…

The Times of India

Prosecutors ask for more than 25 years in federal prison for R. Kelly on New York racketeering conviction

Federal prosecutors in New York on Wednesday asked for a sentence “in excess of 25 years” in prison for convicted singer R. Kelly, saying his racketeering conviction was part of a “long and pervasive history of enticing children to engage in sexual activity.”

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Prosecutors: R. Kelly should get at least 25 years in prison

Prosecutors say R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” deserves at least 25 years behind bars for sexually abusing women and girls

The Independent UK

Uttar Pradesh: Kiwis & dates found in Mukhtar Ansari's cell; deputy jailor, 4 others suspended

LUCKNOW: A surprise inspection by Banda district magistrate (DM) Anurag Patel of the district prison - where gangster Mukhtar Ansari is lodged - led to the suspension of deputy jailor Vireshwar Pratap Singh and four jail warders.

The Times of India

Hyderabad rape: Accused had harassed a second girl at pub, cops still to record her statement

HYDERABAD: A local court has granted police four days' custody of the 18-year-old accused in the Hyderabad gang-rape case. Police will take him into custody from the prison on Thursday. They also moved a petition seeking custody of the five children in conflict with law (CCL) involved in the case.

The Times of India

Feds ask New York judge to sentence R. Kelly to more than 25 years in prison

Kelly is due to be sentenced in Brooklyn on June 29 and faces a potential life sentence. His attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, has asked the judge there to give him a sentence of less than 14 years behind bars.

Chicago Sun-Times

La Luz del Mundo ‘apostle’ sentenced to nearly 17 years as victims detail sexual slavery

LOS ANGELES — Naason Joaquin Garcia, the leader of the La Luz del Mundo church, was sentenced Wednesday to 16 years and eight months in prison for sexually abusing juvenile members of his congregation.

Los Angeles Times

Chrisleys will stay on the air at USA Network following conviction

The Hollywood Reporter says USA Network has no plans to stop airing new episodes of its reality series “Chrisley Knows Best” scheduled for this summer.

Tribune News Service

Police issue warning over 'dangerous' rapist on the run after absconding from prison

'Our overriding message to anyone who knows where he is, or where he may have gone, is to contact the police or call Crimestoppers anonymously'

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The Canberra Times

'Out of control' prisoner caused 'significant' damage in jail rampage

The prisoner shattered eight windows and destroyed two CCTV cameras after being told he was not allowed to attend a NAIDOC commemoration.

The Times of India

Kiwis & dates found in Mukhtar Ansari’s cell in Uttar Pradesh jail; dy jailor, 4 others suspended

LUCKNOW: A surprise inspection by Banda district magistrate (DM) Anurag Patel of the district prison – where gangster Mukhtar Ansari is lodged – led to the suspension of deputy jailor Vireshwar Pratap Singh and four jail warders.

The Independent UK

Australian traveller strip-searched, held in US prison and deported over little-known entry requirement

Jack Dunn thought an onward ticket to Mexico would be enough to get him into the US. Border officials had other ideas.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner’s fate intertwined with other American held in Russia

WNBA star Griner is easily the most prominent American locked up by a foreign country. But the Phoenix Mercury player’s case is tangled up with that of another prisoner few Americans have heard of.

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The Independent UK

North Macedonia's fugitive ex-leader convicted anew at home

A court in North Macedonia has imposed a new prison sentence on the country’s fugitive former prime minister Nikola Gruevski

The Independent UK

Mexican megachurch leader faces more than 16 years in prison

The leader of a Mexican megachurch faces more than 16 years in a California prison for sexually abusing three girls who were followers

Chicago Sun-Times

Gymnasts seek $1 billion in damages from FBI over failure to investigate Larry Nassar

There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of assaulting gymnasts, but they failed to act, leaving him free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year. He pleaded guilty in 2017 and is serving decades in prison.

Daily Mirror

Britain's 'most wanted woman' who used wig to hide from police to be flown back to UK

Sarah Panitzke asked Spanish judges to reject a UK extradition application which would have led to her being made to serve an eight-year prison sentence over a multi-million pound fraud scheme

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh prisoner who attacked two young girls dies behind bars in Saughton

While serving at HMP Edinburgh, he was sentenced to a further 10 years behind bars in August 2021 for the sexual abuse of two more victims - one when the victim was a teenager, and the other a child

Reason

Judge Can't Add 6 Years to a Prison Sentence Because the Defendant Called Him Names, Says Court

Plus: Coverage of Section 230 is overwhelmingly negative, Arizona cops who watched a man drown have been placed on leave, and more...

The National (Scotland)

Protester avoids prison after chasing BBC Newsnight’s Nicholas Watt and shouting abuse

AN anti-lockdown protester has been handed a suspended jail sentence after a BBC journalist was chased and called a traitor near Downing Street.

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