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Freedom, festivity and dead by sunrise: Inside Sid Vicious’s drug-fuelled last party

Less than 24 hours after Sid Vicious left Rikers prison after breaching his bail on charges of murder, he was found dead at the home of an aspiring actor. Mark Beaumont speaks to his long-time friends and experts about what happened that fateful night – and everything that led up…

The Independent UK

Ryan Salame, part of the 'inner circle' at collapsed crypto exchange FTX, sentenced to prison

A federal judge has sentenced former FTX executive Ryan Salame to more than seven years in prison

The Independent UK

Appeals court upholds retired NYPD officer's 10-year prison sentence for Capitol riot attack

A federal appeals court has upheld a retired New York Police Department officer’s conviction and 10-year prison sentence for assaulting a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021, siege at the U.S. Capitol

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Polish Man Released From Congo Prison On Espionage Charges

Polish man accused of espionage in Congo, Mariusz Majewski, released after intervention by Polish officials amidst heightened tensions in the region.

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Supreme Court Upholds Avenatti's Conviction In Nike Extortion Case

Supreme Court upholds Michael Avenatti's conviction for Nike extortion. Avenatti faces prison for various legal troubles.

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The spectacular rise and fall of loudmouth lawyer and Trump nemesis Michael Avenatti

The court hung on every word uttered by adult performer Stormy Daniels as she gave evidence in the hush-money trial of former President Donald J Trump – but notably absent was the brash, outspoken lawyer who’d thrust her into the spotlight in her legal tussles with the 45th president. It…

The Independent UK

Hard cell: Melbourne prison bar where patrons and staff dress as inmates described as ‘grotesque’

Alcotraz, where patrons pay to drink cocktails in a bar designed like a prison, draws criticism

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Powerful Words from Texans Trapped in Solitary Confinement

Texas disappears more people in long-term solitary cells than all other states and the federal system combined.

Texas Observer

Americans Face Sentencing For Ammunition Charges In Turks And Caicos

Tyler Weinrich pleads guilty in Turks and Caicos ammunition case, mirroring Brian Hagrich's outcome. Hagrich, unaware of ammunition, avoids prison.

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OPINION - It’s vital that culture can continue shedding important light on undersung campaigns

A run of recent dramas based on real-life issues - including ITV’s galvanising show Mr Bates vs the Post Office, and James Graham’s new play Punch - remind us of the incredible power of culture

Evening Standard

Polish man sentenced to life in Congo on espionage charges has been released and returned to Europe

Poland's foreign minister says that Congo has released a Polish man who was sentenced to life in prison on espionage charges

The Independent UK

The US might restrict social media in prisons and inmates are worried: ‘I may lose my voice soon’

Platforms like TikTok have helped inmates stay connected with family, share their stories online and shed light on prison abuse

The Guardian - US

National reckonings and public inquiries: what scandals come next?

After the Post Office, infected blood, Grenfell Tower, Windrush and more, what could fall on the next prime minister’s watch?

The Guardian - UK

Killer husband dies 4 years after life sentence

Four years after he was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his disabled wife, an Adelaide man has died in custody.

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The Canberra Times

Accused cold case murderer refused bail despite prison human rights breach

Court told Canberra's jail in breach since shortly after opening.

Reason

In Hawaii, Permission To Use Medical Marijuana Precludes Permission To Own a Gun

The state's gun permit policy underlines the absurdity of assuming that cannabis consumers are too dangerous to be trusted with firearms.

The Independent UK

Man sues after spending 12 years in prison for murder based on testimony from a blind eyewitness

Darien Harris spent 12 years in prison for a Chicago murder based in part on testimony from a legally blind eyewitness. He is suing the city and the police department

The Independent UK

A mother fed her diabetic daughter a diet of Mountain Dew and formula. Now she’s going to prison for her death

Tamara Banks, 41, was sentenced to at least nine years after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter

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Family members of French nationals imprisoned in Iran appeal to the UN

Supporters of three French nationals imprisoned in Iran, Cécile Kohler, Jacques Paris and Louis Arnaud, appealed to the UN in Geneva on Monday in an attempt to put pressure on Tehran and raise awareness about the their plight.

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Thai Lawmaker Sentenced To Prison For Defaming Monarchy

Thai lawmaker sentenced to 2 years for defaming monarchy, highlighting challenges faced by pro-democracy activists in Thailand.

The Independent UK

Russian prisoners get to make phone calls home. Ukrainians don’t

For hundreds of Russian soldiers taken prisoner, phone calls home can offer a bit of comfort and hope

LiveScience

'When you improve nutrition, you reduce violence': Psychologist Kimberley Wilson on working in Europe's largest women's prison

Kimberley Wilson has worked in prisons and with patients from all walks of life. Her years of providing therapy suggest improved nutrition could be key to mental health and brain function.

International Business Times

Trump Vows To Free Silk Road Drug Kingpin

Donald Trump appealed for support from the fringe Libertarian Party on Saturday, telling a rowdy crowd that if elected he would free from prison an American man who ran a website that sold millions of dollars in drugs.

International Business Times

Iran's Fearless Filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof: From Prison To Cannes

He perfected his trade in Iran's prisons, and now Mohammad Rasoulof has received a special jury prize at Cannes, confirming him as one of the world's most powerful and fearless filmmakers.

The Guardian - UK

‘Don’t be afraid’: exiled director Mohammad Rasoulof sends a message to Iranian cinema from Cannes

The Seed of the Sacred Fig, the film for which Rasoulof was given an eight-year prison sentence for criticising the Iranian regime, receives standing ovation on the Côte d’Azur

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