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Artist who dumped manure at Belarusian president's office dies in prison, wife says

A Belarusian artist who dumped manure outside an office of President Alexander Lukashenko has died in a prison, where he was serving a five-year sentence

The Independent UK

Smuggler sentenced to 12 years in deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who suffocated in truck

A Romanian man who was part of an international human smuggling ring has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who suffocated in a truck trailer in 2019

The Independent UK

Shock as family of Katie Allan who took her own life in Polmont prison could be forced to withdraw from inquiry

Katie Allan, 21, from Giffnock, and William Lindsay, 16, took their own lives while at Polmont prison. Katie's parents were informed their application for legal funding had been denied.

Glasgow Live

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Shock as family of woman who took own life in prison denied legal aid for inquiry

A LAWYER representing the families of two young people who took their lives in custody has said it would be “unbelievable” if one was forced to…

The National (Scotland)

Elizabeth Holmes just quietly got her prison sentence reduced by 2 years

The Theranos founder will now be out in 2032.

Fortune

Family of woman who took own life in prison could be forced to withdraw from FAI

Katie Allan, 21, and William Lindsay, 16, died in 2018.

The Independent UK

Prison officer, 26, had relationship with killer inmate

The officer was caught out when her number was found in a phone she had smuggled in

Liverpool Echo

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The mysterious connection between Larry Nassar and Jeffrey Epstein

Larry Nassar has been stabbed multiple times in prison months after new details emerged about a surprise connection between him and late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Will the details ever be made public? Rachel Sharp reports

The Independent UK

Kalvin Phillips opens up on visiting father in prison and 'amazing' wish for his release

Manchester City and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips has opened up on his father’s stint in prison and has revealed what his plans are with him for when he is eventually released

Daily Mirror

Report finds failings over ex-prisoner who stabbed eight in Birmingham

Zephaniah McLeod was not appropriately treated and medicated for his mental illness, report says

The Guardian - UK

People not doing their job led to my son being killed

Jacob Billington, from Crosby, was stabbed in the neck at random by a man with severe mental health problems

Liverpool Echo

Mother of stabbing spree victim slams ‘massive’ failings after inquiry report

An independent investigation found Zephaniah McLeod had been released from prison with no statutory supervision from any criminal justice services.

The Independent UK

Katie Allan's mum in heartbreaking tribute ahead of inquiry into tragic deaths at Polmont prison

Linda Allan said her daughter Katie is "by their sides" as the first hearing in a Fatal Accident Inquiry into her death as well as that of 16-year-old William Lindsay is held at Falkirk Sheriff Court.

Glasgow Live

Egyptians launch online campaign for Gamal Mubarak as president

Campaigners launch Twitter hashtag and Facebook page, calling for Gamal Mubarak to run for president in April 2024.

Al Jazeera

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HMP Northumberland prisoner showered with boiling water in attack by fellow inmate

Violent robber Adam Smith poured water from a kettle onto Samuel Birch as he lay on his cell bed at HMP Northumberland

The Guardian - AU

Australian democracy activist Chau Van Kham released from Vietnam jail and reunited with family

Seventy-four-year-old’s health had deteriorated in prison and he was released on humanitarian grounds

Al Jazeera

UN told Israel turns Palestinian territory into outdoor prison

UN expert says some 800,000 Palestinians, including children as young as 12, detained by Israel since 1967 occupation.

The Guardian - US

Elizabeth Holmes’ 11-year prison sentence shortened by two years

Release date changed to 2032, records show, but reasons for change are unclear

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The Independent UK

Elizabeth Holmes has two years shaved off her sentence, records show

Theranos founder will be eligible for release on 29 December 2032, nearly two years before sentence was scheduled to end

The Independent UK

The mysterious connection between Larry Nassar and Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK

A Libyan court jails 38 human traffickers over the deaths of 11 Europe-bound migrants at sea

Libya’s chief prosecutor says a court in the east of the country has sentenced five people to life in prison after they were convicted of human trafficking over the deaths of 11 migrants who were on a rickety boat trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe

Liverpool Echo

Violent thug told ex he'd 'crush her skull and watch her die'

Kyle Brook began harassing his ex-girlfriend almost immediately after being released from prison

Daily Mirror

Survival experts reveal three ways suspect living in woods after fleeing jail may be found

What's happening in the woods around where Michael Burham escaped from a Warren County, Pennsylvania, prison last week? Survival experts have some ideas and also shared what it might take to catch him

The Independent UK

Belarusian journalist faces up to 6 years in prison for opposition reporting

A prominent Belarusian journalist is facing up to six years in prison as part of the government's years-long crackdown on independent media and human rights activists

Al Jazeera

Larry Nassar, US doctor who abused athletes, stabbed in prison

Disgraced doctor convicted of sexual abuse is stabbed multiple times but is reportedly in stable condition.

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