The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Biden pardons former Secret Service agent and 2 others

President Joe Biden is announcing that he has granted the first three pardons of his term

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022

Coronial inquest into Veronica Nelson's death hears how she called for help in her final hours

A coronial inquest is examining why the 37-year-old died alone in a locked cell despite showing increasing signs of distress in the hours before her death. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this story contains images of a person who has died.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2022

Veronica Nelson made repeated calls for help before her death in custody, inquest hears

Melbourne coroner’s court hears audio of the 37-year-old Yorta Yorta woman screaming in pain in her prison cell

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2022

If your dog is attacked by another – here's what you should know

The PDSA advises dog owners not to panic, and not to try to separate the dogs themselves

Wales Online · Apr 26, 2022

Jury convicts 1 prison guard in inmate deaths, hung on 2nd

Jurors have convicted an Illinois Department of Corrections officer for violating the civil rights of an inmate brutally beaten at a western Illinois prison in 2018, but could not reach a verdict against a superior

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022

Woman's death in custody inquest begins

The family of Yorta Yorta woman Veronica Nelson say they can only rest after an inquest into her death in custody holds someone responsible.

AAP · Apr 26, 2022

Barwon Prison inmate charged with running organised crime gang from jail

Police allege George Maroggi was pretending to be talking to his lawyer on the phone when he was actually running an organised crime gang from jail.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2022

Crime ring allegedly run out of Vic prison

The head of a Victorian organised crime syndicate has been charged with directing criminal activities while in prison.

AAP · Apr 25, 2022

Bernthal on being Baltimore's dirty cop

On "Salon Talks" Bernthal reveals he spoke to the real Sgt. Wayne Jenkins in prison, victims & friends for the role

Salon · Apr 25, 2022

Emotional moment Melissa Lucio learns she has been granted a stay of execution

Melissa Lucio was told the news that Wednesday’s execution had been halted in a prison phone call with Republican state Rep Jeff Leach

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022