The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, once known as the "Narco of Narcos" and co-founder of the Guadalajara Cartel, will remain under extreme isolation measures in a U.S. federal prison after prosecutors revealed he allegedly continued directing cartel operations from behind bars in Mexico through his brother, Miguel Ángel Caro…

The report says prisoners are bombarded with propaganda broadcasts of Nicolás Maduro and ruling party leaders, while families describe harsh restrictions on food, visits, and communication

Letter: Mary Margaret McCabe says philosophy can be done just by conversation, to include those with high levels of education and those who have little

Luigi Mangione returned to a Manhattan courtroom on September 16, 2025, marking his first state court appearance in six months. Shackled, clad in beige prison garb, and noticeably subdued, the 27-year-old defendant faced a pivotal hearing that reshaped one of the most closely watched cases in recent New York history.

Five members of the feminist punk group Pussy Riot have been sentenced in absentia to prison in Russia. One member, Diana Burkot, said: “Ukraine must win, and Putin must face trial in The Hague.”

Kazakhstan has outlawed forced marriages and bride kidnappings, introducing tough new penalties of up to 10 years in prison in a landmark move to protect women's rights.

Mortgage fraud is back in the news. Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, is being investigated by the Department of Justice for allegedly making false statements when applying for a mortgage. Members of Donald Trump’s Cabinet are accused of similar wrongdoings. Could any of these people go to prison?

In her memoir, the former NSA contractor details her journey from top secret security clearance to federal prison.

The Sonoran artist was reportedly performing at a celebration for his friend and fellow songwriter Francisco "El Terry" Alejandro.

The suspect in a knife attack that killed a police officer in Mannheim, Germany, last year has been convicted of murder

An Afghan man was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for a jihadist stabbing spree in Germany last year that killed a police officer and left five people wounded.