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‘The only way out for me is in a body bag’: The desperate final days of IPP prisoner Taylor Atkinson

JAILED WITHOUT HOPE: FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE: Exclusive: After serving 13 years on a ‘hopeless, desperate, barbaric’ indefinite jail term, Taylor Atkinson ended his own life. This week an inquest concluded that his IPP sentence was likely the most significant reason for his death, Amy-Clare Martin reports

The Independent UK

‘Tough on crime’ policies are causing Indigenous people to die in custody

When a First Nations person dies in custody, it sends shockwaves through families and communities. The trauma of losing a loved one adds to a sense of despair that First Nations lives are expendable, that no one is held to account, and that nothing changes.

The Conversation

Vote looms as strike closes courts, locks down prisons

A strike that has shut a state's courts and forced prisons into lockdown remains unresolved, with union members expected to vote on possible further action.

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Prison officials tell judge ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is competent to stand trial

Federal prison officials say the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is fit to stand trial on federal sex trafficking charges

The Independent UK

RHOSLC’s Jen Shah Released From Prison After Multiple Sentence Reductions

Jen Shah, guilty of committing wire fraud.... and being Shah-mazing, served just 33 months of her six-and-a-half year sentence.

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Jen Shah is out of prison. So why was the Bravo star there to begin with?

After 33 months, Jen Shah, star of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, has been released from prison. People magazine confirmed that the reality star was released on December 10, 2025, from the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas. Shah has been behind bars since February 17, 2023 and…

The Mary Sue

'Diary of a Prisoner': Why is Nicolas Sarkozy's prison memoir already a big hit?

Rushed to print to take control of the narrative, the book has become a powerful political tool for the former head of state.

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Jailed Welsh women and their children face an additional trauma

Letter: Mary Wrenn points out that women given custodial sentences in Wales are sent to prisons in England, which has a negative impact on families

The Guardian - UK

Former 'Real Housewives' star moved from prison to community program for remainder of her sentence

Jennifer Shah, a former star on “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” has been moved from a federal prison into a community confinement program after serving less than half of her sentence for defrauding thousands of people

The Independent UK

Indigenous deaths in custody reach 'horrific' high

Australia has recorded the highest number of Indigenous deaths in custody since 1979/80, with advocates calling for action on incarceration rates.

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Ex-Con Congressman Attempts a Texas Comeback

Steve Stockman, the felonious GOP politician, wants to return to Washington with a bid for a newly gerrymandered Houston-area district.

Texas Observer

50 Cent Rapper Mocks Diddy In Prison Uniform, Claims Rival Was 'Saying Very Nasty Things' About Him

Rapper 50 Cent trolls his rival P. Diddy with a savage AI prison uniform clip after Diddy's conviction.

International Business Times UK

Jen Shah released from prison early after Andy Cohen said he ‘never’ wants to see RHOSLC alum again

Shah was behind bars for two years and nine months

The Independent UK

“Snitch” Who Reported Bonnie Blue To Cops Reveals Why They Did It As She Faces 15 Years In Prison

“I think she may be getting around in a new bus soon! Called the Bali Jail bus.”

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Soggy baguettes, solitary confinement and regular visits from supermodel wife: Nicolas Sarkozy on 20 days in prison ‘hell’

The former French president was released from prison in November after appealing a five-year sentence. He has now released a memoir called ‘Diary of a Prisoner’ covering his brief spell behind bars

The Conversation

Number of Indigenous deaths in custody at record high

Australia recorded in 2024–25 the largest number of Indigenous deaths in custody since 1979–80, when monitoring began under the National Deaths in Custody Program.

The Guardian - AU

‘Deaths, after deaths, after deaths’: Indigenous deaths in custody reach their highest level since 1980

Natasha Ugle says ‘nothing has changed’ since her husband Wayne’s death in 2023, as a national report found 33 First Nations peoples died in custody last year

Euronews

‘Welcome to hell’: Nicolas Sarkozy’s prison memoir published

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's prison memoir hits shelves today. In it, he describes his 20-day prison stay, including his diet and weak showers, and advises on appealing to the far-right.

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In what sense is Tommy Robinson a genuine Christian? None that I can see

The extremist, who is said to have converted in prison, is now planning a mass carol service. But look at his words and deeds: hardly Saint Tommy, is it, says vicar and stand-up comedian Ravi Holy

International Business Times UK

Son Heung‑min Blackmail: Fabricated Ultrasound Scam Leads To Prison Sentence

A woman and her accomplice are jailed in South Korea for blackmailing Son Heung-min with a fabricated pregnancy claim, highlighting risks faced by high-profile figures.

International Business Times UK

Bonnie Blue Bali Arrest: 'Snitch' Reveals Tip-Off to Police Was Over Local Values and Community Concerns

An anonymous Bali-based expat explained why they reported Bonnie Blue to authorities, prompting the raid and the arrest of the British adult content creator.

AAP

Accused murderer chants, bows during brief hearing

A man accused of murdering a woman in a regional house while two children were home has delayed his court appearance after acting belligerent to prison staff.

The Independent UK

Judge orders Georgia to continue hormone therapy for transgender inmates

A federal judge has ordered Georgia's prison system to provide hormone therapy for transgender inmates

International Business Times UK

Bonnie Blue Continues Posting Explicit Prison Scenes on Social Media Days After Bang Bus Raid in Bali

Bonnie Blue, 26, arrested in Bali's 'Bang Bus' raid, still posts prison-themed content online; she faces 15 years and a £270,000 fine under Indonesia's strict anti-pornography laws.

Euronews

ICC sentences Sudanese militia leader to 20 years in prison for Darfur atrocities

Abd-Al-Rahman's crimes were committed more than two decades ago, but violence continues to plague Darfur as Sudan is torn apart by civil war.

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