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Iran Detains 47 Male, Female Journalists

Iran has imprisoned an “unprecedented” large number of male and female journalists since protests broke out in September over the death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for breaching the country's strict dress code. At least 34 new journalists joined 13 others who were previously detained. Iran’s…

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Iran Sentences Belgian Aid Worker to 28 Years in Prison

The Iranian authorities sentenced Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele to 28 years in prison, according to a spokesman for his family. Vandecasteele, 41, was arrested in Iran at the end of February and was once held in Evin prison over "fabricated series of crimes" on suspicion of espionage. Belgium and…

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7 journalists jailed in India, Asia has highest behind bars: CPJ

The number of journalists jailed for doing their job has touched a record high this year, seeing a jump of 20 percent as compared to last year with a tally of 323, according to the annual prison census by the Committee to Protect Journalists. India too continues to remain at…

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Editorial: Hostage-trading rarely ends well for US administrations, but it's a sad fact of life

The kidnapping sprees that made international travel perilous for Americans back in the 1980s and 1990s have returned in force. Only this time, other governments are joining in taking American civilians prisoner on trumped-up charges and effectively holding them hostage for use in trades with Washington. This rarely ends well…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Iran sentences Belgian aid worker to 28 years in prison

Iran has imposed a 28-year jail term on a Belgian aid worker, stirring a bitter debate over a stalled prisoner exchange treaty between Tehran and Brussels.

Radio France Internationale

Terrorist’s lawyers tell supreme court government may have conspired to pervert the course of justice

Counsel for Abdul Nacer Benbrika says he was kept in prison after completing sentence because government didn’t disclose report on risk assessment tool

The Guardian - AU

Susan Neill-Fraser's parole conditions published, as Bob Chappell's son reveals family's anguish

A parole board has published the reasons why it granted convicted murderer Susan Neill-Fraser freedom after 13 years — noting voracious interest in her case has come at the expense of victim Bob Chappell's family.

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Convicted Tas killer a 'polite' prisoner

Tasmania's parole board has published its reasons for releasing convicted murderer Susan Neill-Fraser, noting she was an engaged and polite prisoner.

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Ex-Twitter worker gets 3-1/2-year U.S. prison term for spying for Saudi Arabia

A former Twitter Inc manager convicted of spying for Saudi Arabia by sharing user data several years ago and potentially exposing users to persecution was sentenced to 3-1/2 years in prison on Wednesday, U.S. prosecutors said.

Reuters

Man who straw-purchased gun used to kill Chicago police Officer Ella French sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison

CHICAGO — An Indiana man who admitted to straw-purchasing the handgun later used to kill Chicago police Officer Ella French and critically wound her partner during a traffic stop last year was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison.

Chicago Tribune

Newcastle podcaster examining Epstein, the royals, 'deadcatting' and Thai prison escapes

Spice, rumour, media manipulation and 'deadcatting'.

Newcastle Herald

Prosecutor in Lamar Johnson case defends his actions

The former prosecutor who sent Lamar Johnson to prison nearly 28 years ago defended his actions Wednesday, including his use of testimony from a jailhouse snitch

The Independent UK

Emmerdale fans spot major problem with Cain's prison time after Kyle's outburst

Fans think it's only a matter of time until Kyle exposes his killer secret

Leeds Live

Man admits kidnapping and strangling mum with baby in car

Nathaniel Corkish faces a lengthy prison sentence when he returns to court in March 2023

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State witness Jonathan Dowdall tells Regency trial he's 'not a rat' and doesn't care if he gets killed

Dowdall was giving evidence on what is the second day of him being cross-examined by Hutch’s legal counsel and the 32nd day of the Special Criminal Court trial of Gerry Hutch for the murder of David Byrne in Dublin’s Regency Hotel on February 5, 2016

Al Jazeera

Istanbul mayor sentenced to prison for insulting public officials

Court also imposes political ban on Ekrem Imamoglu, seen as a potential opponent of President Erdogan in 2023 elections.

The Independent UK

Sexual predator jailed for murdering Zara Aleena days after prison release - OLD

Jordan McSweeney targeted at least five women before he turned his attention to 35-year-old Ms Aleena.

Axios

U.S. Air Force veteran freed in Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap

Suedi Murekezi was arrested after being wrongly accused of participating in pro-Ukrainian protests.

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Greek MEP at centre of Qatar corruption inquiry has hearing postponed

Eva Kaili awaits bail decision as lawyer says prison strike stopped her attending court

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner is ‘heartbroken’ Paul Whelan wasn’t included in prisoner swap and plans to contact his family

WNBA star ‘upbeat, thankful and hopeful’ after being freed in a prison swap for notorious arms dealer

The Independent UK

Turkish court gives Istanbul mayor prison term, politics ban

A Turkish court has sentenced the mayor of Istanbul to two years and seven months in prison on charges of insulting members of Turkey’s Supreme Electoral Council

Daily Mirror

Moment killer Jordan McSweeney stalks women through streets before murdering Zara Aleena

Jordan McSweeney was captured prowling the streets as he followed women down alleyways and into shops in the hours before his sickening attack and murder of Zara Aleena

Asharq Al-Awsat

The Young Iranians Facing Death Penalty over Protests

A doctor, rap artists and a footballer are among around two dozen Iranians who risk being hanged as Tehran uses capital punishment as an intimidation tactic to quell protests, rights groups say. The executions in the past week of Mohsen Shekari and Majidreza Rahnavard, both 23 and the first people…

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Turkish Court Orders Jail, Political Ban for Erdogan Rival

A Turkish court sentenced Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu to jail on Wednesday and imposed a political ban on the opposition politician who is seen as a strong potential challenger to President Tayyip Erdogan in elections next year. Imamoglu was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison along with…

The National (Scotland)

Natalie McGarry to appeal against embezzlement conviction and prison sentence

Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry is to appeal against her conviction and sentencing for stealing thousands of pounds from two political organisations.

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