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Mourners Mark 40 Days Since Putin Foe Navalny's Death

Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny's parents and other mourners laid flowers at his grave Tuesday to mark 40 days since his death in an Arctic prison, an important Orthodox Christian rite.

International Business Times

From prisoner to president: Bassirou Diomaye Faye to become Senegal’s youngest leader

Only two weeks ago, Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sitting in a prison cell. Faye was arrested almost a year ago for “spreading false news, contempt of court, and defamation of a constituted body". He is now set to be inaugurated as Senegal's president.

Radio France Internationale

Former Chinese Football Association President Sentenced To Life In Prison

Former president of China's football association sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes, part of broader anti-corruption probe in Chinese football.

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Hong Kong Leader Unlikely To Grant Early Prison Release

Hong Kong leader reaffirms commitment to upholding national security laws and imposing consequences for violators.

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Senegal's opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye set to become president

Senegal’s little-known, 44-year-old opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye was named the country's next president on Monday, less than two weeks after being released from prison to run in the election.

France 24

Former China Football Chief Given Life Sentence For 'Huge' Bribery

The former chairman of the Chinese Football Association has been sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes worth $11 million, state media said Tuesday, as a string of sports officials were jailed for corruption.

International Business Times

Ohio Man Sentenced For Threatening Arizona Election Official

Ohio man sentenced to prison for threatening Arizona election official in crackdown on election-related threats in the US.

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Freedom beckons for prisoner after 40 years behind bars

Derek Bromley, who has served 40 years behind bars for a murder he says he did not commit, could walk free if a parole board rules in his favour.

AAP

Jailed Kremlin Critic Kara-Murza's Wife Urges Prisoner Swaps

The wife of jailed and ailing Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza on Monday said she was in favour of prisoner exchanges to rescue him and other political detainees in Russia.

International Business Times

Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye Steps Into Presidential Spotlight

From a Dakar prison to the presidency, Senegal's anti-establishment Bassirou Diomaye Faye embodies the winning charisma of his mentor and opposition figurehead Ousmane Sonko, who endorsed him as his replacement.

International Business Times

Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced for multibillion-dollar fraud this week

Former FTX CEO faces up to 100 years in prison should the judge hand out the harshest penalty

The Guardian - US

Terraform Labs' Do Kwon Goes From Prison To Shelter, Lawyer Decries 'Illegal' Transfer

Disgraced crypto magnate Do Kwon was released from Montenegrin detention, but he was reportedly transferred to a foreigners' center, a move that his attorney called "illegal."

International Business Times

Escaped Inmate Captured Leaving Gym In Philadelphia

Inmate who escaped from Blair County Prison in Pennsylvania is apprehended leaving a gym in Philadelphia by U.S. Marshals.

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Passenger cast: who's who in the ITV thriller

Meet the stars who make up the Passenger cast

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Doing time: interviews with repeat offenders, 1969

For many prisoners, jail had come to be their home

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18-Year-Old Pleads Guilty To Killing 12-Year-Old In Pennsylvania

An 18-year-old in Pennsylvania pleads guilty to killing a 12-year-old girl. The murderer, Ash Cooper, used a gun and was sentenced to 15-40 years in prison.

The Canberra Times

Serial robber's desire for 'oppressive' monitoring 'uncommon': judge

Prison drugs 'too expensive' for man who claims 'turning corner'.

Woman & Home

Homicide New York: Where is Daphne Abdela now?

The chilling second episode of Homicide: New York has true crime fans wondering what happened to convicted killer Daphne Abdela

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The rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried: an unrepentant ex-mogul faces down decades in prison

The former CEO of FTX, once a king of cryptocurrency, saw a swift reversal of his fortunes starting in November 2022

WEKU

Virtual reality offers a chilling 3D look inside Venezuela's spiraling prison

A former Venezuelan political prisoner got the idea to create a virtual reality tour from the Anne Frank museum.

International Business Times

Hong Kong's New National Security Law Comes Into Force

Hong Kong's new national security law came into force on Saturday, putting into immediate effect tough penalties of up to life imprisonment for crimes including treason and insurrection.

Latin Times

Man Admits Smuggling People Through Sewer Pipes Between Mexico and the U.S.

The 20-year-old man could face up to 10 years in prison

International Business Times UK

'Can I Go To School?': Boy, 8, Travels Over 3500 Miles Alone To Italy After Jihadists Attack His Village

The eight-year-old walked through the Sahara Desert and endured some time in prison before finally crossing the Mediterranean Sea in a dinghy.

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Dani Alves Remains In Prison Over €1 Million Bail Failure

Former Brazil footballer Dani Alves faces challenges in paying bail for rape conviction appeal, sparking controversy and discussions on athletes' societal ...

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Russian Poet Jailed For Anti-War Poem On Ukraine Conflict

Russian poet sentenced to seven years in prison for anti-war poem on Ukraine conflict, sparking concerns about freedom of speech and artistic expression in...

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