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A woman may be freed after 43 years for a grisly murder. Was a police officer the real killer?

Sandra Hemme was a psychiatric patient when she incriminated herself in the death of library worker Patricia Jeschke

The Independent UK

Georgia inmate who killed worker in prison cafeteria was in a relationship with the victim

The shooter, Jaydrekus Hart, was serving 20 years for voluntary manslaughter

The Independent UK

Teenager who wrote rap lyrics about killing 17-year-old boy convicted of murder

Elijah Gokool-Mely penned a heartless rhyme about stabbing Victor Lee which was found in his prison cell

Evening Standard

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No Sealing of Documents in Lawsuit Alleging Prison Nurse's Falling Asleep Contributed to Inmate's Death

From Thursday's decision by Judge David Larimer in Carey v. Salvadore (W.D.N.Y.): Plaintiffs William H. Carey and Barbara B. Carey, as administrators of the estate of their son Michael …, … allege that at the time of Michael's death from pulmonary congestion, [defendant Lisa] Salvador [{the correct spelling [of defendant's…

Reason

One of Whitey Bulger’s killers is sentenced to time served for being ‘lookout’ during famous mobster’s murder

The notorious mob boss was beaten to death in his West Virginia prison cell in 2018

The Independent UK

Oklahoma law to allow resentencing for incarcerated domestic violence survivors

Survivors Act is one of the most extensive reforms to the state’s justice system: ‘It’s restored my faith in humanity’

The Guardian - US

He was falsely convicted of murder. So he studied law in prison – and freed himself

Derrick Hamilton was part of a crack team of jailhouse lawyers. What they lack in academic credentials, they make up for in time and determination

The Guardian - US

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This is the calm before the storm

We will look back at these months before the election and Donald Trump’s sentencing as relatively good times

Salon

Three Inmates To Appear In Court For Killing Whitey Bulger

Three inmates accused of killing Whitey Bulger in prison set for sentencing after plea deals. Bulger, a notorious Boston gangster, was brutally beaten to d...

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Three Men Due In Court For Whitey Bulger Killing

Three men accused in the prison killing of Boston gangster Whitey Bulger face sentencing for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in federal court.

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3 men set for pleas, sentencings in prison killing of Boston gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger

Three inmates charged in the 2018 prison killing of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger are set to learn their fates in court

The Independent UK

Inmate Fatally Shoots Prison Employee Before Turning Gun On Himself

Tragic murder-suicide at Smith State Prison in Georgia involving inmate and prison employee.

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Georgia inmate shoots and kills 24-year-old female food service worker inside the prison’s kitchen

The fatal shooting occurred in the early hours of Sunday at the Smith State Prison in rural southeast Georgia

The Independent UK

Angel Cabrera wins for the first time since release from prison

Cabrera had a nearly four-year absence from professional golf.

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International Business Times

'In Seventh Heaven', Says Swede Freed In Iran Prisoner Swap

A Swede freed in a prisoner swap with Iran, 33-year-old EU diplomat Johan Floderus, said in his first words since his release that he was "in seventh heaven", in a video published Sunday.

Latin Times

Prominent Venezuelan gang may be making its way to the U.S., but how do they cross the border?

El Tren de Aragua is a transnational criminal gang that originated in a Venezuelan prison. Rumors allege they are now operating in the U.S.

The Independent UK

Governor at new ‘super-prison’ suffering staff exodus will take over jail hit by 10 deaths in three months

Five Wells governor to take over at scandal-hit HMP Parc in Bridgend, Wales

WhatToWatch

Mayor of Kingstown season 3 episode 3 recap: Mike and Konstantin face-off

In Mayor of Kingstown season 3 episode 3, Mike and Konstantin size each other up, while Evelyn walks dangerously close to the line.

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Honduras President Unveils Plans For 20,000-Capacity 'Megaprison'

Honduras plans to build a 20,000-capacity 'megaprison' to combat gang violence and reform prisons amidst escalating narcoviolence.

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Missouri Woman's 43-Year Prison Conviction Overturned, Possible New Suspect

Missouri judge overturns Sandra Hemme's 43-year conviction for 1980 killing based on new evidence and legal errors.

France 24

IS group detainees killed after taking hostages in Russian prison, say authorities

Security forces stormed a detention center in southern Russia on Sunday, killing inmates accused of links to the Islamic State group who had taken two staff members hostage, state-funded news channel RT reported.

The Independent UK

‘He looked like a starving dog on the floor’: Prisoner trapped on indefinite jail term driven to hunger strike

Exclusive: IPP prisoner Yusuf Ali was handed a three-year tariff but has lost hope of freedom after serving almost 16 years, Amy-Clare Martin writes

The Independent UK

Sweden frees former Iranian official jailed for war crimes in prisoner swap

Hamid Noury was serving life sentence over suspected role in mass execution at Iranian prison in 1988

International Business Times

Shunned By West, Russian Army Deserters Live In Fear

Russian officer Farkhad Ziganshin had prepared himself for a life of military service since a young age.

The Independent UK

Honduras plans to build a 20,000-capacity 'megaprison' for gang members as part of a crackdown

The president of Honduras has announced the creation of a new 20,000-capacity “megaprison.”

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