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Former Venezuelan General Says Delcy Rodríguez and Brother Have Consolidated Power as 'True Architects of the Dictatorial Regime'

A retired Venezuelan general serving a prison sentence in the United States says interim leader Delcy Rodríguez and her brother, Jorge Rodríguez, consolidated power inside Venezuela years before the capture of Nicolás Maduro, acting as what he called "the true architects of the Venezuelan dictatorial regime."

Latin Times

DNA evidence: A double-edged sword that can actually deny justice for some wrongfully accused

Jon-Adrian (JJ) Velazquez, a New York man who spent half his life in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, recently sued New York City and its police for US$100 million for his wrongful murder conviction. Velazquez may be known by film buffs for his role in the Oscar-nominated film…

The Conversation

Trapped in a Cage: Can Birds Lose Their Joy in Captivity?

Birds have always symbolised freedom. Their open wings, morning songs, and effortless flight make us feel closer to nature. Yet, across homes around the world, many birds live their lives inside cages. They are fed, cleaned, and cared for. But a deeper question often remains unasked. Can birds lose their…

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Dining across the divide: ‘I think certain people need to be locked up’

Can a prison officer turned tram driver and a retired medical tech operations manager agree on incarceration, antisemitism and Trump?

The Guardian - UK

Baghdad says it will prosecute Islamic State militants being moved from Syria to Iraq

Baghdad says it will prosecute and try militants from the Islamic State group who are being transferred from prisons and detention camps in neighboring Syria to Iraq under a U.S.-brokered deal

The Independent UK

‘It’s a complete scandal’: The aristocrat fighting to help prison children escape the stigma of crime

Exclusive: Philanthropist and criminologist Lady Edwina Grosvenor, whose godmother was Princess Diana, says prisoners’ children are ‘forgotten’ victims as she launches university scholarships to help young people impacted by a justice system which she says is an ‘expensive failure’. Amy-Clare Martin reports

The Independent UK

Dozens of people supporting Palestine Action arrested outside prison

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Police arrest 86 protesters supporting Palestine Action outside prison

Group breached grounds of HMP Wormwood Scrubs leading to arrest

The Independent UK

86 arrested after pro-Palestine Action protesters storm prison in support of hunger striker

Group allegedly blocked staff from entering HMP Wormwood Scrubs and threatened police officers

Evening Standard

Virginia Democrats face pushback over bill allowing less prison time for rapists, manslaughter convicts

A bill introduced by Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly is drawing criticism over proposals to eliminate mandatory minimum prison sentences for a range of violent felony offenses.

The Times of India

Transfer of IS prisoners to Iraq puts renewed pressure on European governments

The transfer of senior Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq has reignited pressure on European governments to confront the long-deferred issue of bringing home and prosecuting their citizens.

Radio France Internationale

Driver admits causing death of British teen, months after he was freed by Dubai ruler’s royal pardon

A driver has admitted causing the death of Marcus Fakana in a north London crash following a police pursuit, months after the British teenager returned from nearly a year in a Dubai prison. Fakana’s case had drawn international attention and protests, making his death a tragic coda to a life…

The Times of India

TV tonight: flawless prison drama is the first must-watch show of the year

Josh Finan continues to be brilliant in Waiting for the Out. Plus: buckle up for the final double bill of Heated Rivalry. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

More on Administrative Warrants to Enter Homes: Thoughts on Lucas

A close look at the Eighth Circuit case behind the DHS position.

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The Independent UK

Chiropodist struck off after removing prisoners toe without consent

The Health and Care Professionals Tribunal Service (HCPTS) hearing confirmed she will be struck off from February 14

The Independent UK

Singing contest in Rio prison provides creative outlet for women behind bars

In a Rio de Janeiro prison, Brazilian women inmates showcased their talents in a singing contest on Friday

The Independent UK

Former NBA security officer gets prison time for selling stolen memorabilia worth over $1.9M

Perez stole more than 400 jerseys and other items from a secured equipment room and sold items through various online marketplaces

The Independent UK

Amanda Knox confronts prosecutor who sent her to prison in new documentary

Knox, who was wrongfully convicted of murder, revisits her painful past in ‘Mouth of the Wolf: Amanda Knox Returns to Italy’

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The Independent UK

Driver admits killing teen in crash just months after he was freed from Dubai jail

Marcus Fakana spent around a year in prison before being freed thanks to a royal pardon from Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

The Independent UK

Syrian forces take control of prison housing IS members after Kurdish fighters evacuate

Syria's government forces have taken control of a prison housing Islamic State group members in the country's north

The Guardian - US

Former FTX crypto executive Caroline Ellison released from federal custody

Ellison testified against Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX’s founder and her ex-partner who was sentenced to 25 years in prison

The Guardian - UK

‘Open the gates’: riots, fires and escape attempts as Syrian army takes over IS camp

Director of al-Hawl camp describes chaotic scenes as Kurdish guards fled and government fighters arrived. Will Christou reports from al-Hawl

The Independent UK

£20,000 reward to find real ‘Beast of Birkenhead’ killer after wrong man spent 38 years in prison

Crimestoppers has offered a reward for information that leads to a conviction, 40 years after the murder of Diane Sindall

The Independent UK

The decision to move Islamic State prisons from Syria was an Iraqi request

This significant relocation effort is unfolding amidst growing instability in northeast Syria

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Bad blood? Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes pleads with Trump to be released immediately

Just say Biden persecuted you and you'll be out of there in no time!

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