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Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's autocratic president, takes on criminal gangs

In El Salvador, a state of emergency declared in March over widespread gang violence is still in place. The country's president, Nayib Bukele, has declared total war on ultra-violent criminal gangs, suspending constitutional rights in the process. Almost 60,000 people have been arrested since March, some as a result of…

France 24

One Off review – former inmate crafts a harrowingly authentic prison drama

Ric Renton’s raw four-hander is an enthralling study of male vulnerability with a deeply felt message for the justice system

The Guardian - UK

Imprisoned Russian activist dedicates coveted award to anti-Putin protestors

Vladimir Kara-Murza dedicated his award to the thousands who have been arrested or detained in Russia for protesting Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

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Killer kid locked up in Leeds jail for life hurls boiling hot water over prison guard

Kyle Buckley, who was 16 when he murdered someone, assaulted two prison officers in Wetherby Young Offenders Institution

Leeds Live

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to more than 11 years for defrauding investors

The harsh ruling sends a message to Silicon Valley that the government will hold founders accountable for what’s promised

The Guardian - US

Mum desperately clung to car as thief sped off with toddler in backseat

Luke Joyce noticed the crying girl in the back seat and dumped the car miles away - leaving the toddler all alone.

Daily Record

It's judgment day for Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes

The fallen Silicon Valley star faces up to 15 years in prison for defrauding investors in her blood-testing company. A U.S. senator is among those who have written letters asking for mercy.

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UN Calls to Investigate Hunger Strike of 70 Libyan Inmates

Several human rights groups and families of inmates said that around 70 inmates at Mitiga Central Prison in Tripoli have been on a hunger strike for around a month in objection to the ill-treatment. Some family members told Asharq Al-Awsat that they have been banned from visiting their relatives at…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Imprisoned Russian activist honored with human rights award

An imprisoned Russian opposition activist who was honored by a human rights advocacy group dedicated his award to the thousands of people who have been arrested or detained in Russia for protesting President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Australian freed by Myanmar junta arrives home

MELBOURNE: An Australian adviser to the former government of Myanmar returned home on Friday, a day after he was released from detention by the military junta as part of a mass amnesty.

Bangkok Post

Brian Glendinning: Father-of-three held in Iraqi jail over Qatar bank ‘debt’ to return to Scotland

Brian Glendinning, 43, will arrive in Edinburgh on Friday afternoon after a two-month ordeal in an Iraqi prison over an alleged debt.

Evening Standard

Elizabeth Holmes faces judgment day for her Theranos crimes

A federal judge on Friday will decide whether disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes should serve a lengthy prison sentence for duping investors and endangering patients while peddling a bogus blood-testing technology

The Independent UK

Elizabeth Holmes - live: Theranos sentencing looms as disgraced CEO to learn fate in fraud trial

Prosecutors are demanding that Holmes be given 15 years in prison

The Independent UK

Prisoners expected to be charged over killing of inmate Robert O'Connor

The 34-year-old Dubliner was beaten to death in a cell on July 29

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Newcastle Herald

Hunter prison 'dilapidated and dirty', inspector finds

A Corrective Services NSW spokesman said the centre was "working through outstanding maintenance following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions".

Al Jazeera

Freed foreigners return home after Myanmar prisoner amnesty

The four, including an Australian economist and a former UK ambassador, were among thousands detained after the coup.

Liverpool Echo

Thug stabbed man in front of families after row at pub's beach party

Gareth Parr repeatedly stabbed the man as he lay motionless on the floor

The Independent UK

Father-of-three held in Iraqi jail over Qatar bank ‘debt’ to return to Scotland

Brian Glendinning, 43, will arrive in Edinburgh on Friday afternoon after a two-month ordeal in an Iraqi prison over an alleged debt.

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Axios

GOP operative convicted in scheme to funnel Russian money into Trump campaign

Benton, the husband of Rand Paul's niece and a veteran GOP staffer, faces up to 20 years in prison, but plans to appeal.

The Guardian - AU

Sean Turnell reunited with wife in Australia after two years in Myanmar prison

Economic adviser to deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi was described as being in ‘amazingly good spirits’ by Anthony Albanese

The Conversation

Diverting children away from the criminal justice system gives them a chance to 'grow out' of crime

Prison is no place for a child. Putting children in youth justice facilities can have long-lasting consequences for their physical, psychological and emotional health, wellbeing and development.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fraudster Kevin Trudeau out of prison, back in court for ‘reunion’ with judge who might lock him up again

Lawyers ask a judge to detain the author of ‘The Weight-Loss Cure “They” Don’t Want You to Know About’ as they try to find millions he may have hidden away.

The Independent UK

Parents of Cuba protesters blocked from meeting US officials

Activist groups and U.S. officials say at least six parents of Cubans serving harsh prison sentences after they participated in protests last year were temporarily detained and prevented from visiting an American delegation

Tribune News Service

R. Kelly crony gets 20 months in prison for harassing singer’s victim, releasing nude pictures online

An R. Kelly crony was sentenced to 20 months behind bars for releasing explicit photos of the disgraced singer’s victim on the internet — but not before he whined that his reputation had taken a hit after his arrest.

Tribune News Service

Elizabeth Holmes, pregnant again, faces Friday sentencing: Here’s what to expect

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, pregnant and the mother of a young son, will likely receive a multi-year prison sentence Friday, then try to delay her imprisonment and overturn her guilty verdict, legal experts say.

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