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Formerly incarcerated Black men say they’re ‘doing OK’ while trying to cope with depression and PTSD

“People can assess me, interview me, incarcerate me, observe me, and they can think they know what I need,” said Shawn, a man in his early 50s who spent 15 years in and out of prison. “And that can be an educated assessment, but at the end of the day,…

The Conversation

Benedetto Santapaola, notorious Italian mafia boss, dies in prison aged 87

Cosa Nostra leader, who controlled most of eastern Sicily, dies while serving multiple life sentences for murder

The Guardian - UK

Diddy to Taste Freedom Soon: Prison Term Cut Short as New 2028 Release Date Confirmed

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' prison release date moved up to 25 April 2028 from June after enrolling in federal drug rehab programme.

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Gang jailed for drone smuggling scheme likened to ‘Uber Eats for prisoners’

They carried out dozens of ‘drops’, delivering drugs, weapons and phones to inmates

The Independent UK

Stolen Microsoft Office and Windows keys land a Florida woman with 22 months in prison and a $50,000 fine — after she ironically stored them in Excel spreadsheets

A Florida woman has been sentenced to 22 months in prison and fined $50,000 for running a massive Microsoft license fraud scheme.

Windows Central

Venezuelan man says his rose tattoos got him deported to El Salvador’s brutal prison: ‘I thought my life had ended’

Trump administration accused Luis Muñoz Pinto of being part of the Tren de Aragua gang. Now living in Colombia he hopes to clear his name and study engineering in the US

The Guardian - US

Diddy's Early Prison Release Date Announced– Thanks to Major Update

Sean "P. Diddy" Combs has been granted an early prison release date following participation in a federal rehabilitation program.

International Business Times

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs set for early prison release date as he serves four year sentence

Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs is set to be released from prison earlier than planned.

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Nancy Guthrie Update: Kidnap Suspects Could Claim $1M Reward And Avoid Prison

A new Nancy Guthrie update explores whether a suspected accomplice could claim a $1 million reward and avoid prison, as experts outline shifting incentives and bleak assessments. Authorities have not confirmed suspects, sightings or negotiations in the month‑old case.

International Business Times UK

‘Degrading’ prison strip-searches rarely find anything and should be banned, advocates say

Human Rights Law Centre analysis finds more than 15,000 strip-searches are conducted on average each month, but just 0.58% result in contraband being found

The Guardian - AU

Baltimore Couple Faces Life in Prison for Child Abuse Leading to Daughter's Death

Bernice and Gerald Byrd plead guilty to first-degree child abuse charges after their daughter Zona's tragic death. The case highlights severe neglect and deliberate starvation.

International Business Times UK

450 Victims Targeted: Florida Man Sentenced for Storing Their Personal Info and Fraudulently Using It

A Miami man has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison for a large-scale identity theft and fraud scheme affecting 450 victims across the US.

International Business Times UK

Man Faces Life Sentence for Killing Five-Month-Old Baby During 'Rage-Filled' Attack

Thomas Morgan has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his partner's five-month-old baby, Jensen-Lee Dougal, in Swansea.

International Business Times UK

Jeffrey Epstein Jail Death: Chilling New Files Reveal 'Decoy Body' Used After Taking His Own Life

Newly surfaced files on Jeffrey Epstein's jail death describe an alleged 'decoy body', edited surveillance footage and disputed medical findings, piling fresh pressure on the official suicide ruling.

International Business Times UK

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The Conversation

The nation is missing millions of voters due to lack of rights for former felons

If you gathered every American with a prison record into one contiguous territory and admitted it to the union, you would create the 12th-largest state. It would be home to at least 7 million to 8 million people and hold a dozen votes in the Electoral College.

The Guardian - UK

Jailed for losing a pregnancy: how progress on El Salvador’s harsh anti-abortion law is unravelling

Years of campaigning led to the release of 81 women imprisoned under the country’s strict reproductive laws, but the suspension of civil rights by President Nayib Bukele is fuelling a new wave of criminalisation

The Times of India

'We heard from them but...': Family of British couple jailed in Iran on charges of espionage says they are extremely worried

Family members of the British couple, 53-year-old Lindsay and Craig Foreman who were arrested and jailed in 2025 while they were traveling through Iran on charges of espionage, said they were extremely worried after the US and Israel attacked the country. The British couple were on their motorcycle trip around…

The Independent UK

No sign of Aung San Suu Kyi as Myanmar’s military pardons 10,000 prisoners

Freed prisoners include 10 foreigners who will be deported

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The Guardian - UK

Judge adjourns Paris trial of Islam scholar accused of raping three women

Former Oxford professor Tariq Ramadan did not appear in court as he was in a Geneva hospital, according to lawyers

AAP

Prisoner allegedly contacted girlfriend he set on fire

A man serving 18 years' jail for trying to kill his then-girlfriend by setting her on fire is accused of contacting her from prison and being abusive.

The Independent UK

Florida man used taco seasoning packets to steal $40,000 worth of goods from Target, police say

Keith Wallis faces up to 90 years in prison if convicted on all charges

The Independent UK

Ian Huntley remains seriously ill after metal bar attack in prison

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The Independent UK

Police give update as Ian Huntley seriously ill after prison attack

The force declined to identify the suspect

Evening Standard

Soham killer Ian Huntley bludgeoned as he bent over in prison workshop to tie string on crate in ‘savage’ attack

Inmates allegedly ‘knew the attack was coming’ and did nothing as it unfolded

The Times of India

Viral but fake news repost could cost you Dh200,000 amid Iran and US-Israeli clashes: UAE cracks down on online rumours as tensions fuel misinformation

Amidst Middle East tensions, the UAE has issued a stern warning: sharing unverified rumours online can lead to prosecution under federal law. Authorities emphasise relying solely on accredited sources to prevent confusion and safeguard public order. This move aims to curb misinformation that could impact national stability and security, with…

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