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Russian-American Woman Faces 15-Year Sentence For Treason

Russian-American woman faces 15-year prison sentence in Moscow for allegedly collecting funds for Ukraine's military. Concerns raised about Russia targetin...

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UK Riots: Judge jailing men for violent disorder condemns 'twisted ideology' behind rioting

Judge Menary has sentenced five men to prison terms for violent disorder

Evening Standard

When Summer Heat Hits My Texas Prison

High temperatures and scarce air conditioning cause tempers to flare for prisoners and guards alike.

Texas Observer

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‘We don’t want to live in a prison’: grief and anger in a West Bank refugee camp

In Nur Shams, close to the Israeli border, tarpaulins conceal alleyways from Israeli drones and militants meet under cover of darkness

The Guardian - UK

Minnesota Governor And VP Nominee Support Expanding Voting Rights

Vice President Harris and Tim Walz support expanding voting rights for serious criminals, sparking debates on allowing felons to vote from prison.

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Britain’s jails are in terrible crisis, but prison can work. I know, I’ve seen it

Gross failings at HMP Wandsworth are symptomatic of a system so ravaged by austerity it has lost its humanity. Who does that serve, asks Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Israeli Supreme Court Considers Closing Military Prison Amid Abuse Allegations

Israeli Supreme Court reviews petition to close Sde Teiman prison amid abuse allegations and plans for improvements.

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Thailand’s lese majesty laws explained in 30 seconds

Criticism of the monarchy is punishable with between three and 15 years in prison. It is one of the most severe laws of its kind in the world

The Guardian - UK

Israel court hears bid to close prison where soldiers are accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian

Israel’s Supreme Court has convened again to consider a petition to shut down a military prison where soldiers have been accused of abusing Palestinian detainees

The Independent UK

Danish PM's Attacker Gets Jail Term, To Be Deported

A Danish court on Wednesday handed a Polish man a four-month prison sentence and ordered him deported for punching the country's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in June.

International Business Times

Polish man sentenced to four months in prison for attacking Danish PM

Mette Frederiksen suffered whiplash and was ‘clearly shaken’ by incident in Copenhagen in June, court hears

The Guardian - UK

Riots test the new British prime minister in his first month in the job

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is just a month into his job and facing a crisis as widespread rioting spreads across the U.K. Starmer, who once was the chief prosecutor for England and Wales, is having to tap that expertise as he tries to restore order and hold violent protesters…

The Independent UK

Former Trump aide warns ‘DEI’ attacks on Harris will alienate voters

Peter Navarro, who was recently released from prison, cautioned that Republicans’ smears about Harris’ race could backfire with voters

The Independent UK

First Thing: Kamala Harris introduces VP pick Tim Walz at raucous rally

Minnesota governor thanked Harris for ‘bringing back the joy’. Plus: end-of-life patients find solace with psychedelics

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Rioter who punched police officer in face in Southport jailed for three years

Derek Drummond receives longest sentence so far over far-right disorder, with two others jailed for 20 and 30 months each

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Polish Man Found Guilty Of Assaulting Danish Prime Minister

A Polish man faces prison and deportation for assaulting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen. Legal consequences and security concerns hi...

Cycling Weekly

Rohan Dennis could face 15 years in prison after being officially charged over Melissa Hoskins death

Former world champion Dennis will face death by dangerous driving charges over Adelaide incident

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Mayor Of Kingstown Season 3 Finale: Tragic Endings Revealed

Explore the intense and gritty world of 'Mayor of Kingstown' as characters face harsh realities in a town with a significant prison presence.

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Evening Standard

‘Shocking’ chaos at HMP Wandsworth was ‘in plain view of leaders’, report finds

The Ministry of Justice said it was deploying extra specialist staff and redirecting £100 million to the scandal-hit prison.

WhatToWatch

FYI to Netflix fans rediscovering Prison Break: you can stop after three seasons

Prison Break, the 2000s crime drama, is one of the most popular shows on Netflix right now.

The Independent UK

Fifth inmate dies at Wisconsin prison as former warden set to appear in court on misconduct charge

Authorities say a fifth inmate has died at a maximum security Wisconsin prison as the former warden who was there when four others died was scheduled to make a court appearance after being charged in June with misconduct in public office

The Independent UK

Prison capacity already ‘touch and go’ as far-right riots heap pressure on crisis-hit justice system

Keir Starmer vows to ‘make appalling situation work’ in housing all those remanded in prison custody

TechRadar

Prison Architect 2 has been delayed indefinitely ahead of its launch next month

The prison management simulation game, Prison Architect 2, has been delayed indefinitely.

Newslaundry

New complaint alleges Taloja prison underbelly: ‘Mutton meals for Rs 8,000 per kg, 40% cuts, zero record’

Fried chicken for Rs 2,000, Hyderabadi-Muradabadi biryani for Rs 1,500, Schezwan rice for Rs 500, prawns biryani for Rs 2,000, mutton masala for Rs 8,000, and mutton curry for Rs 7,000.

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Chad Military Accused Of Deaths In Prison Custody

Human Rights Watch reports deaths and mistreatment of detainees in Chad's Koro Toro prison following protests. Chad's political landscape faces scrutiny ov...

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