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White woman who shot dead Black neighbor through closed door in dispute over kids faces manslaughter sentencing

Susan Lorincz, 60, was convicted of killing 35-year-old Ajike ‘A.J.’ Owens when she fired a single shot through a closed door in June 2023

The Independent UK

Prosecutors demand maximum term for Frenchman in mass rape trial

The prosecution has requested Dominique Pelicot be sentenced to prison for 20 years for drugging and raping his then wife Gisèle Pelicot and recruiting dozens of others to rape her for nearly a decade.

Radio France Internationale

A Dozen Black Inmates Reportedly Self-Immolated At Virginia Supermax Prison To Escape 'Intolerable Racism, Abuse, and Inhumane Conditions'

Inmates at Red Onion State Prison have reportedly self-immolated in a bid to get transferred away from what they call abusive guards.

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French Man Faces Maximum 20-Year Sentence For Wife's Rape

French prosecutor seeks maximum 20-year prison term for Dominique Pelicot, accused of orchestrating rape of his unconscious wife by over 50 men.

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Menendez Brothers' Resentencing Hearing Scheduled For December 11

Lyle and Erik Menendez seek release after 30 years in prison for parents' murder, with new evidence prompting resentencing recommendation.

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Erling Haaland named for unpaid fine, punishable with ridiculous prison sentence

Erling Haaland is struggling in front of goal right now - and may have to check his wallet, too

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Dallas Woman Sentenced To 10 Years In Murder-For-Hire Plot

Dallas woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for murder-for-hire plot arising from online disputes. No physical harm, but significant emotional distress.

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White woman who fatally shot Black neighbor through door faces manslaughter sentence in Florida

A white Florida woman who fatally shot a Black neighbor through her front door during an ongoing dispute over the neighbor’s boisterous children faces sentencing for her manslaughter conviction

The Independent UK

More prison for inmate who attacked guard with racquet

A prisoner told a judge the only way to protect his sobriety from drug dealers and users in prison was to assault a guard and be sent to punitive detention.

AAP

Bali Nine have served 'more than enough time': advocate

A supporter of one of the Bali Nine drug smugglers says returning the group to Australia to be with loved ones will make a difference in their rehabilitation.

AAP

Former County Treasurer Pleads Guilty To Embezzling Million

Former Santa Cruz County treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling million, faces up to 35 years in prison.

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Everyone who has already asked Trump for a pardon – from Joe Exotic to the Proud Boys

In January Donald Trump will be able to pick up his pardoning pen when he returns to the White House. Several convicts are already vying to be on his clemency list, James Liddell writes

The Independent UK

Dying in ‘Hell’: The fate of Palestinian medics jailed by Israel

One of Gaza’s most prominent doctors may have been raped to death, recent revelations show. He’s not the only one.

Al Jazeera

Biden must Trump-proof US democracy, activists say: ‘There is a sense of urgency’

President can secure civil liberties, accelerate spending on climate and healthcare, and spare death row prisoners

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How the collapse of one of Britain’s biggest building firms will hit Labour’s prison and schools plan

ISG, the sixth-biggest builder in the UK, collapsed in September, leaving 2,200 workers immediately redundant and many subcontractors out of pocket

The Independent UK

Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest

Pakistan says it is suspending mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan gear up for a protest in the capital

The Independent UK

Pakistan seals off its capital ahead of a planned rally by Imran Khan supporters

Pakistan is sealing off its capital ahead of a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan

The Independent UK

Blueprints for English prisons leaked online in major security breach

Fears maps could be used to smuggle drugs or weapons into jails or plan escapes – a year after Daniel Khalife slipped out of HMP Wandsworth and spent four days on the run

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The Independent UK

‘Immediate security action’ taken after prison maps leaked on dark web

The Ministry of Justice said it was aware of a data breach after reports that detailed layouts had been shared online in the past two weeks.

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Tennessee Man Avoids Prison In Young Dolph Murder Case

Jermarcus Johnson sentenced to probation for aiding killers in aftermath of rapper Young Dolph's murder. Case reveals complexities of music industry feuds.

Reason

New York City's Push To Ban Mail at Rikers Was Based on Drug Test Kits With an 85 Percent Error Rate

The problems with these test kits are well-known, and there have been hundreds of documented cases of wrongful arrests based on them.

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Capitol Rioter Receives Reduced Sentence After Disruptive Behavior

Federal judge reduces sentence for Proud Boys member involved in Capitol riot after disruptive behavior in court.

The Guardian - UK

Prison blueprints leak sparks security alert in jails in England and Wales

Plans are understood to show where cameras and sensors are, triggering fears of weapon smuggling and escapes

Latin Times

A Dozen Black Inmates Reportedly Self-Immolated at Virginia Supermax Prison to Escape 'Intolerable Racism, Abuse, and Inhumane Conditions'

Twelve Black inmates at Red Onion State Prison have reportedly self-immolated since September in a bid to get transferred away from abusive guards.

The Independent UK

Judge reduces prison sentence for Capitol rioter who berated and insulted him

A federal judge has imposed a one-year reduction in a prison sentence for a man who stormed the U.S. Capitol and then engaged in a pattern of disruptive courtroom behavior, including berating and insulting the judge

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