The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Larry Hoover tries again for sentencing break, says he wants ‘nothing to do’ with Gangster Disciples

A judge last year declined a request from Hoover for a lower sentence under the First Step Act. But the judge gave the Gangster Disciples founder room to try again.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2022

Notorious Paisley criminal serving 22 life sentences loses bid to be moved to Scottish prison

Derek Brockwell is in jail in England for armed robbery and firearm offences committed in and around London.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2022

Black Bird review: An all-star cast shine brightly in this prison thriller

This classy piece of TV makes for gripping viewing

Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022

Amid Brittney Griner trial, Russia says prisoner swaps 'difficult'

Russia said on Thursday that it was difficult to exchange prisoners with the United States and suggested Washington be silent about the fate of Brittney Griner, the U.S. basketball star detained in Russia on drugs charges.

Reuters · Jul 7, 2022

Lanarkshire prison death of newlywed murderer to be probed at inquiry

Rene Howeison died at HMP Shotts in May 2020 aged 39. He, alongside his wife, killed Colin Skilbeck in 2017. His death is now being investigated - over two years on.

Glasgow Live · Jul 7, 2022

50 year sentence for pregnancy loss

Laws like El Salvador's are "now being replicated in states across the U.S.," noted one observer

Salon · Jul 7, 2022

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The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Notorious Paisley criminal serving 22 life sentences in England wants to come home

Derek Brockwell claims his human rights are being breached because he is being held far away from family that could help him cope with post-traumatic stress he suffers as a result of his involvement in Paisley's 1990s drug wars.

Glasgow Live · Jul 7, 2022

Tragic Jennie Poole's killer in isolation after attacking prison officer in Mountjoy Prison

Murphy has a long history of violence and was previously in trouble while on remand

Dublin Live · Jul 7, 2022

Ahmedabad: Cops allegedly torture undertrial prisoner

AHMEDABAD: Five guards of the Sabarmati Central Jail allegedly held a 24-year-old prisoner against a tree inside the prison and assaulted him with sticks till he fainted — all the while hurling casteist abuses at him. The victim belongs to a Scheduled Caste community.

The Times of India · Jul 7, 2022