The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Iraq: British man gets 15 years over smuggling artifacts

An Iraqi court has sentenced a British citizen to 15 years in prison on charges of smuggling artifacts out of the country

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022

Commentary: My father’s prison became mine, I won’t let it become my son’s

How do you love a stranger locked away in prison?

Tribune News Service · Jun 6, 2022

Top Mafia boss says even his dad wanted him dead before he escaped mob

Former Mafia caporegime Michael Franzese has spoken of leaving his mob life behind ahead of a UK tour, which includes trips to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2022

Britain must end its silence on Egyptian hunger striker Alaa Abd El Fattah, family demand

‘Time is running out’ for Egyptian blogger and activist who was given UK citizenship last year

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2022

Spokesman: Whitmer was on Wisconsin gunman's list of targets

A gunman suspected of fatally shooting a retired county judge at a Wisconsin home was sentenced to prison by him nearly two decades ago, online court records show, and had a list of targets that included Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2022

Drug problem at HMP Northumberland remains 'constant challenge' with dozens of illicit items found each month

There are issues with illicit drugs, the production of hooch and attempts to smuggle banned items

Chronicle Live · Jun 4, 2022

Police were told Michaela Hall was being strangled. Why didn’t they break in?

A vulnerable woman was killed by her violent partner on the night officers knocked at her door. Now her family wants answers

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2022

Dumbarton band releases new single based on Glasgow Barlinnie prison

The song was written by guitarist Ewan, on tales his grandmother told him of the prison from when she stayed in Riddrie.

Daily Record · Jun 4, 2022

Katie Allan’s family mark four years since tragic death in Polmont prison

Mum Linda paid tribute to her daughter today and vowed to never stop fighting for justice.

Daily Record · Jun 4, 2022

Charlie Oatway: ‘I had to be open when I signed my contracts – look, I can’t write’

The former footballer and Premier League coach tells Ben Fisher about supporting youngsters struggling with education and passing on advice from his life

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2022