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US veteran Daniel Penny on trial in New York for fatal subway chokehold

Penny faces up to 15 years in prison for the manslaughter of Jordan Neely in the racially-charged trial.

Al Jazeera

What is it like to be a prison officer in the UK?

When prison officers are in the news, it’s rarely for a positive reason. Recent headlines have included officers smuggling contraband into prisons, or having inappropriate relationships with prisoners. It’s little wonder that the many prison officers who only want to do a good job feel undervalued. We don’t often hear…

The Conversation

Con artist who used fake Coinbase sites to steal $20 million sentenced to prison

Chirag Tomar used the stolen crypto to purchase Lamborghinis, expensive watches, and vacations to Dubai.

Fortune

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Supreme Court Dismisses Michael Cohen's Appeal Against Donald Trump

Supreme Court rejects Michael Cohen's appeal against Trump, ending legal battle over alleged retaliation and imprisonment.

Top News

Supreme Court rejects Michael Cohen’s case alleging retribution by Trump over tell-all book

The former ‘fixer’ accused Trump of unconstitutional retaliation by keeping him in solitary confinement

The Independent UK

Trump's Former 'Fixer' Loses Latest Bid to Revive Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Him

Michael Cohen claimed Trump played a role in the decision that ended his house arrest and sent him back to prison as revenge for publishing a tell-all book

Latin Times

Grandfather jailed over race riot at Rotherham asylum hotel dies in prison

Peter Lynch was sentenced to over two years for screaming abuse at police officers

The Independent UK

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Grandfather jailed over rioting outside Rotherham hotel dies in prison

Peter Lynch, 61, was jailed in August for his part in the disorder outside the Holiday Inn Express, in Manvers.

Evening Standard

One of the Sons of 'El Chapo' is Transferred to a New Federal Prison Due to 'Poor Living Conditions'

Joaquín Guzmán López was arrested in July after he turned himself and Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada in to U.S. authorities at a private airport in New Mexico

Latin Times

What is shaken baby syndrome? Why might a Texas man be executed over it?

If Robert Roberson’s execution eventually goes ahead, it will be the first for shaken baby syndrome.

Al Jazeera

‘Over the years, people have been more sympathetic about the time I went to prison. We’ve all done stupid things in our lives. I’m not that guy any more’: Premier League hardman on being arrested for headbutting opponent

One Premier League hardman has changed their image since retiring, after being arrested for a headbutt

FourFourTwo

Plan for 1000 new prison beds in the Northern Territory

After promising it would not incarcerate more people, the NT government has unveiled a plan to increase the number of jail beds over the next four years.

AAP

Fewer women may go to jail in England and Wales in sentencing review

Review to examine scrapping short sentences and treating more offenders in the community, with prisons filling up again

The Guardian - UK

Incarcerated Californians can’t vote. A prison held an election anyway

Voters in a mock election at San Quentin revealed strong feelings about prison labor, wages and the presidential race

The Guardian - US

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Latin Times

U.S. Indictment Reveals Zetas Leader Managed Mesican Cartel from Prison

A U.S. indictment claims Zetas leader Miguel Angel Treviño Morales continued to control the Northeast Cartel while incarcerated in Mexico.

The Guardian - UK

The week in theatre: Oedipus; The Fear of 13; The Duchess (of Malfi) – review

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville transfix as Robert Icke wires Sophocles into the present; Adrien Brody excels in a sharp prison drama; and how not to update a Jacobean masterpiece

Top News

Steve Bannon Accuses Kamala Harris Of Prolonging Prison Sentence

Former Trump aide Steve Bannon criticizes VP Harris for alleged role in prolonging his prison sentence under the First Step Act.

Total Film

New Kraven the Hunter footage sees Aaron-Taylor Johnson escape from prison and crunch some bones in R-rated Marvel movie

The footage was shown behind closed doors at New York Comic Con

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The Independent UK

Former top judge demands help for prisoners ‘left to rot’ under ‘morally wrong’ indefinite jail terms

Exclusive: John Thomas, who was once Britain’s most senior judge, has said IPP jail terms are ‘inherently unfair’ as he backs The Independent’s call for a review

The Guardian - US

Paul Whelan credits Brittney Griner for ‘great help’ in his release from Russia

Former US marine, sentenced to 16 years in prison, says NBA star made sure he wasn’t forgotten after she got out

The Independent UK

Psychologist behind controversial ‘Stanford Prison Experiment’ dies at 91

The study was ended after six days as the students playing guards became psychologically abusive

Evening Standard

1,100 prisoners to be freed next week in second round of early releases

The Justice Secretary is expected to announce a review of sentencing during the week, which could look at reducing the use of short jail sentences.

Evening Standard

First aid training for prison guards 'axed in April', says coroner in future deaths warning

Coroner Ivan Cartwright issued his report warning of a risk of more deaths

The Independent UK

California man accused of drugging and raping at least nine woman, leading to one’s overdose death

Michel DiGiorgi , 50, faces life in prison if convicted in Los Angeles County

The Independent UK

California foster dad sentenced to 7 years for abusing child torture victims

A California man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for abusing foster children he was assigned to care for in his home, including some who had been previously tortured by their parents

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