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ITV series tells story behind infamous 'Clifton Rapist' that saw police officers dress in drag

The attacks took place in the 1970s and were overshadowed by the Yorkshire Ripper

Bristol Post

Indigenous WA prisoners need better care

Justice advocates say Indigenous prisoners need culturally-appropriate healthcare given by Aboriginal medical services to prevent deaths in custody.

AAP

Man gets five years for rape attempt on 10-year-old child

MUMBAI: A special POCSO court recently convicted and sentenced a 35-year-old man to 5.7 years (time spent in prison as an undertrial) for attempting to rape a 10-year-old girl in his neighbourhood in 2016.

The Times of India

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7 murder convictions overturned in a single day after prosecutors stop backing group of cases tied to alleged misconduct by disgraced former Chicago police detective

CHICAGO — His father died while Nelson Gonzalez was in prison. Alfredo Gonzalez couldn’t go to his daughter’s wedding. And Marilyn Mulero missed out on her two children’s childhoods.

Chicago Tribune

Now, 8 Maharashtra jails for transgender inmates

MUMBAI: Five more Central jails in Maharashtra have been identified by the prison department for housing transgender inmates. At present, transgender persons apprehended from any part of the state are brought to three prisons - Thane, Yeravada and Nashik - and are kept in cells separate from male and female…

The Times of India

Killer who bludgeoned his millionaire mother-in-law to death is released from jail

Parole Board documents reveal that David Hill, who murdered 73-year-old Molly Wright, has been released from prison on licence after completing his minimum 14-year jail term

Daily Mirror

Lawmakers decry collapsing Texas juvenile prison system, ask Abbott to call special session

Without a jolt of funding, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department will struggle to hire workers and regain control over the safety and treatment of almost 600 incarcerated youth, its acting director told lawmakers at a hearing.

The Texas Tribune

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Foxx moves to drop charges in 8 murders tainted by former CPD detective Reynaldo Guevara

At least two defendants were expected to be released from prison Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago top prosecutor: 7 convictions tied to ex-cop vacated

The Cook County state’s attorney’s office says judges have vacated seven murder convictions connected to a retired Chicago police detective accused of framing others who were sent to prison

The Independent UK

‘The US let him go free’: release of terrorist who killed unarmed Australian soldiers shows contempt for ally, family says

Exclusive: Father of one of three soldiers slain by Hekmatullah says Australia was ‘sidelined’ in deal between US and Taliban to release terrorist from prison

The Guardian - AU

Veteran U.S. diplomat Bill Richardson hopeful for Brittney Griner prisoner swap

Richardson declined to discuss the current status of negotiations with Russia over Griner and Paul Whelan or to explain what role he may be playing in the talks.

Chicago Sun-Times

Veteran emissary Richardson hopeful for Griner, Whelan swap

Bill Richardson, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage negotiations, says he's hopeful about the chances of a two-for-two prisoner swap that could result in the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan

The Independent UK

Tony’s Law: What is it, and how did it come into effect?

The maximum sentence for child abusers was increased from 14 years to life imprisonment following a four year campaign by a Kent family.

Evening Standard

Iran Allows Prison Leave for Detained French Academic

Iranian authorities have allowed a French-Iranian academic held in the country for the last three years to take brief leave from prison, her supporters said on Tuesday. Fariba Adelkhah has been given a five-day furlough, which can be extended, from Tehran's Evin prison where she is being held in a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Manchester Evening News

Man with 'links' to Wythenshawe wanted for recall to prison

Ryan Condron was jailed in 2015

Daily Mirror

Emmerdale family set for heartache as one character 'faces rest of life in prison'

Emmerdale's 50th anniversary conclusion will stem a whole new chapter and set of storylines for one soap family - while one character could be in big trouble

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Russian opposition leader exhibits bravery while Cruz and Hawley offer profiles in cowardice

The most courageous man in the world is locked up in a Moscow prison — his life in the balance.

Manchester Evening News

'Neighbour from hell' played music late at night, removed next door's CCTV camera and damaged car

She narrowly avoided being sent straight back to prison

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Daily Mirror

Racist dad and son both receive hate crime life sentences for murder of Ahmaud Arbery

Gregory McMichael, 66, and his son Travis McMichael, 36, have been sentenced to life in prison following the horrific murder of Ahmaud Arbery who was brutally shot because of his race

Tribune News Service

Travis and Greg McMichael sentenced to life for hate crimes in Ahmaud Arbery case

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Two of the three men responsible for Ahmaud Arbery’s killing apologized to the 25-year-old’s family on Monday before being sentenced on federal hate crimes charges.

Chicago Sun-Times

Parents of Christopher Vaughn sue Will County state’s attorney, others as bid for freedom continues

Vaughn’s parents argue they’ve lost time and income traveling to see their son in prison. Vaughn is being held in Pinckneyville Correctional Center, serving four life sentences for the murders of his wife and three children.

ABC News

ACT Drug and Alcohol Court saves Canberrans millions of dollars by diverting offenders from jail to treatment

The drug and alcohol court is keeping people out of prison and saving the ACT millions of dollars in jail costs.

Tribune News Service

Ahmaud Arbery case: Travis McMichael sentenced to life for hate crimes

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — The man who shot and killed Ahmaud Arbery was sentenced Monday to life in prison for federal hate crimes convictions involving the 25-year-old’s slaying.

Mic

Two of Ahmaud Arbery’s murderers were just sentenced to life in prison

Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael, and William Bryan were found guilty of federal hate crimes, in addition to various felony murder counts.

Chronicle Live

Stanley man threatened to run over HMP Durham prison officer during intimidating confrontation

David Morton, 30, drove at the prison officer and revved his engine whilst making threats towards him and his family

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