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At least 6,000 inmates escape from Mozambique jail: What we know

Authorities said the inmates broke free amid protests by opposition demonstrators angry at election results.

Al Jazeera

Offenders should be moved to open prisons to tackle overcrowding, says former justice secretary

David Gauke says we should follow the example of Spain, where the prison population has fallen

The Independent UK

Prison officer arrested after reports she was filmed having sex with inmate

Footage of the guard and male prisoner was reportedly shared with prisoners at HMP Five Wells in Northamptonshire

The Independent UK

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Father of Raiders star Malcolm Koonce fights to erase 1983 conviction DA says was tainted by police

Years before Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce was born, his father spent time in prison for an armed robbery conviction that prosecutors now say was tainted by a detective’s lies and “highly suggestive” photo identification techniques

The Independent UK

Gang member and kidnapper freed early from jail by Labour mocks Keir Starmer in Christmas rap song

The rapper said: ‘Now that I’m back, I’m raising the crime rate. Keir Starmer let me out now he wants me back, got me scratching my head like make up your mind, mate’

The Independent UK

Northamptonshire prison officer arrested over claims she was filmed having sex with inmate

Female prison officer faces misconduct investigation after footage reportedly shared with inmates at HMP Five Wells

The Guardian - UK

Female prison officer arrested for ‘sex with inmate’

HMP Five Wells is run privately by operator G4S.

The Independent UK

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Former justice secretary urges UK to make more use of open prisons

David Gauke is leading a sentencing review.

Evening Standard

Women Allegedly Raped in Prison by Trans-Identifying Inmate Will Have To Refer to Attacker as 'She/Her'

The recent ruling means that on the stand those women may be subject to speech policing from their alleged rapist—who has opted for self-representation.

Reason

New York governor orders firing of 14 prison workers after fatal attack on inmate

Kathy Hochul calls for ousting of correction officers and nurse allegedly involved in death of Robert Brooks, 43

The Guardian - US

Call the Midwife Christmas Specials 2024 episode 2 recap: Nonnatus House is under threat - but why?

Call the Midwife Christmas Specials 2024 episode 2 sees the future of Nonnatus House hanging in the balance, while Nancy finds romance and Trixie gets bad news.

WhatToWatch

Texas Man Arrested For Threatening Debt Collection Agency Over Email

Texas man arrested for threatening debt collection agency via email. Faces potential prison time.

Top News

FTX Executives Shave Time Off Prison Sentences

Former FTX executives convicted in a crypto fraud case see reductions in prison sentences. Salame's release date moved to March 1, 2031, and Ellison to Jul...

Top News

6,000 Inmates Escape Mozambique Prison Amid Post-Election Violence

Mass escape of 6,000 inmates from Maputo prison during post-election riots in Mozambique leads to chaos and challenges for authorities.

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The Independent UK

Cambodian court gives an opposition leader 2-year prison term, keeping pressure on critics

A Cambodian court has convicted an opposition party leader of inciting social disorder and sentenced him to two years in prison, the latest legal assault on opponents and critics of the government of Prime Minister Hun Manet

The Guardian - UK

‘It was like I was reborn’: Sednaya prison’s former inmates adapt to a new Syria

Former prisoners endured hearing fellow inmates being executed – but they are the lucky ones, with 100,000 people still missing

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Pope Francis Inaugurates 2025 Jubilee Year With Message Of Hope

Pope Francis inaugurates Holy Year at Rome's prison, emphasizing hope for inmates and 32 million pilgrims. Focus on prison ministry and spreading hope in 2...

The Independent UK

Rats and ‘horrible black tarantulas’: Sean Turnell’s 20 months in prison in Myanmar

The Australian economist and former adviser to ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi said his time in prison made him reassess everything

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Middle East crisis: WHO chief at Yemen airport during Israeli airstrikes; Netanyahu says attack ongoing ‘until we complete the job’ – as it happened

Houthi television reports say three people were killed in Israel’s strikes on Yemen; Israel says airstrikes target military infrastructure

Reason

Brickbat: For the Birds

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Joseph Benza III faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to one… The post Brickbat: For the Birds appeared first on Reason.com.

Latin Times

DOJ Sues Louisiana, Alleges State Holds Inmates Way Past Their Release Date

According to the DOJ, the Louisiana prison system knew about the issues for more than 10 years, costing taxpayers over $2.5 million per year

The Independent UK

Pope brings Holy Year and a message of hope to Rome's main prison

Pope Francis is bringing his Holy Year to Rome’s main prison

The Independent UK

Dozens of prisoners killed during jailbreak as Christmas Day riots grip Mozambique

Civil unrest over disputed presidential election result continues

Evening Standard

Mozambique prison riot leaves 33 dead as widespread civil unrest grips country

At least 33 have been killed and more than 1,000 have escaped during prison riot

Latin Times

Desperate' And 'Very Dangerous' Killer Recaptured After Escaping Mississippi Prison

A convicted murderer was recaptured a day after he escaped from a Mississippi prison on Christmas Eve.

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