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Larry Nassar was stabbed in his own cell and attack was not picked up on camera, report says

Stabbing of disgraced former USA Gymnastics coach occurred in a blindspot in his cell

The Independent UK

Suspect in Larry Nassar stabbing said ex-doctor made lewd remark watching Wimbledon, AP source says

A prisoner suspected of stabbing Larry Nassar at a federal penitentiary in Florida said the disgraced former sports doctor provoked the attack by making a lewd comment while they were watching a Wimbledon tennis match

The Independent UK

A former Manson Family member is free, after her parole was reversed 5 times

Leslie Van Houten was denied parole more than 20 times — including five reversals from California's governor's office — over the brutal murders of Rosemary and Leno LaBianca in 1969.

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Four out of five young offenders have history of head injuries, study suggests

Researchers at the University of Glasgow found that, of a sample of 103 young offenders, 82 had sustained a significant head injury at some point.

The Independent UK

Kenny Imafidon talks Peckham, prison, Parliament and the pen

At 17, Kenny Imafidon was dealing drugs and hanging out with MPs. Then fate took a turn... As he releases his memoir, Sophie Wilkinson hears how the boy done good

Evening Standard

Sharon Tate’s sister worries released Manson 'monster' murderer could kill again

Leslie Van Houten was released from prison last week after more than 50 years. Sharon Tate's sister fears she could revert to her old ways and easily kill again

Daily Mirror

Man who murdered pregnant Irish girlfriend with scissors refuses to come to court for sentencing due to 'stress'

Members of 28-year-old Ms Walsh's family had travelled from Ireland to attend Taylor's sentencing at the Old Bailey on Wednesday - only to learn he was not in the dock or on a video link from Belmarsh prison

Irish Mirror

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Domestic abuser defied court order on day he was released from prison

Stephen Walker went back to live with his on-off partner and admitted twice failing to comply with a non-harassment order.

Daily Record

One year in prison for man who stomped on friend's head in brutal attack on packed LUAS

CCTV footage shown to the court showed all the passengers leaving the tram when Duffy can be seen repeatedly stomping on the man’s head while he lay on the floor.

Irish Mirror

Four prison guards and inmate injured in knife attack at Mountjoy Prison

One prisoner sustained a slash wound to his neck and received around 20 stitches following the melee last Monday

Dublin Live

Warning: Do not approach violent woman beater with neck tattoos who is wanted by police

Bradley Rich has links to Bath and Bristol and is wanted on recall to prison. In 2019 he was sentenced to nine years in jail after stabbing a man and beating a woman

Bristol Post

Serial offender who appeared on Jeremy Kyle Show is jailed for assaulting police

She kicked one in the shin and another in the stomach

Nottingham Post

Woman who appeared on Jeremy Kyle Show is jailed for assaulting police

She kicked one in the shin and another in the stomach

Wales Online

Who is Leslie Van Houten? And where is she now?

Ex-Manson follower Leslie Van Houten has been released from prison after 53 years.

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Irish Mirror

Four prison staff injured in Mountjoy blade attack allegedly led by notorious gangland criminal

One prisoner sustained a slash wound to his neck and received around 20 stitches following the melee last Monday

Daily Mirror

Evil Manson Family's key players and victims during cult's brutal murder spree

The Tate–LaBianca murders came at a time of great turmoil in the US and Charles Manson hoped they would kick off a race war. His apocalyptic vision was named 'Helter Skelter' after the Beatles' song

Daily Mirror

Shoppers saw man 'throw screaming woman into van in Asda car park before driving off'

Shaun Chapman, 41, was handed a four-month prison sentence for affray after picking up his partner and throwing her in the back of his van at an Asda car park in Kingston upon Hull

Daily Mirror

Who is Leslie Van Houten? Chilling murders of Manson family member as she is released

Leslie Van Houten was part of the notorious cult behind the brutal slaying of actress Sharon Tate and a number of others. They hoped to initiate a race war that would consume the US with the Manson Family emerging to rule afterwards

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Family of Manson victim slam decision to release 'cold-blooded killer' Leslie Van Houten

Anthony DiMaria, the nephew of Jay Sering, a victim of the Charles Manson cult, has denounced the decision to release Leslie Van Houten, one of his followers, from prison

Daily Mirror

Elle Edwards' dad Tim vows to never mention her killers name in heartbreaking confession

Elle Edwards, 26, was shot dead outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallsey Village, Wirral, on Christmas Eve with her dad Tim giving a heartfelt interview after her killer was sentenced to 48 years in prison

Wales Online

Prison officer who had relationship with killer inmate jailed for eight months

Pictures of the pair were found on a mobile phone a cell search

Liverpool Echo

Face of prison officer, 26, who smuggled phones to inmate she was in relationship with

The prisoner was jailed for murder and started a relationship with the guard while serving his time

The Independent UK

The Manson Family: Who were the key players and victims in cult leader Charles Manson’s serial killings?

In 1969, Charles Manson dispatched a group of disaffected young followers on a two-night killing rampage that terrorized Los Angeles

Irish Mirror

Notorious Manson family murderer Leslie Van Houten walks free from jail after over 50 years

Leslie Van Houten, now in her 70s, was originally sentenced to death for helping Manson’s followers carry out the August 1969 killings of Leno LaBianca, a grocer in Los Angeles, and his wife, Rosemary.

WEKU

Elizabeth Holmes may be released 2 years earlier than originally sentenced

Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' sentence hasn't changed, but like all prisoners who follow the rules, she can qualify for early release under the federal government's "good time" guidelines.

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