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Defiance in Myanmar even as executions prompt fears for detained

More than 70 political prisoners are on death row and analysts fear a desperate military regime could step up killings.

Al Jazeera

Prison officer made thousands selling mobile phones in jail with lover inmate

Emma Johnson "fell in love" with inmate Marcus Solomon at HMP Sudbury and began selling mobile phones via him in the jail in a racket that saw her earn thousands of pounds

Daily Mirror

Guantánamo prisoner 'was waterboarded'; agents omitted it from memo

GUANTÁNAMO BAY, Cuba: A prisoner accused of plotting al-Qaida’s bombing of the USS Cole warship in 2000 told federal interrogators years later that he was waterboarded by the CIA, an interpreter testified Thursday. But that detail was omitted from the official account of the interrogations that prosecutors want to use…

Bangkok Post

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Murderer Joe Nathan James executed despite desperate plea for mercy from victim's family

Joe Nathan James Jr was sentenced to death in 1996, two years after gunning down former lover Faith Hall - but Ms Hall's family had called for the state of Alabama to change his sentence to life in prison

Daily Mirror

Philly protester identified through Etsy purchase sentenced to 2 1/2 years for torching police cars

PHILADELPHIA — A woman who admitted torching police cars amid the 2020 racial injustice protests that roiled Philadelphia was sentenced to 21/2 years in federal prison on Thursday, the stiffest sentence yet in a case against the six demonstrators who have been charged with similar crimes.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Amnesty urges Egypt to free prominent activist, allow access

A leading human rights watchdog is urging Egyptian authorities to allow the family of a prominent activist serving a five-year sentence access to him

The Independent UK

Viktor Bout: the Lord of War at centre of Griner and Whelan prisoner swap

Moscow has never forgotten the arms dealer who reportedly keeps a photo of Vladimir Putin in his US cell

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Prolific Tyneside thief jailed after leaving blood at scene during mobile phone crime spree

Michael Surtees had previously appeared on the Channel 4 documentary 'Prison' during a stint at HMP Durham

Chronicle Live

Myanmar: death penalty the latest tactic for military junta's murderous regime

Since the 2021 coup, Myanmar’s death penalty moratorium has been a myth. The junta has routinely targeted civilians for extra-judicial killing, including using army snipers to callously pick off peaceful protesters. There have been killings of prisoners too, with many of the dead reportedly exhibiting signs of torture on their…

The Conversation

Benin marks Macron visit by releasing 30 jailed opposition politicians

This week's visit to Benin by French President Emmanuel Macron was marked by the release of 30 opposition figures, imprisoned during the April 2021 election campaign. Macron's host, President Patrice Talon, comfortably won that election, from which the vast majority of opposition candidates were barred.

Radio France Internationale

Brittney Griner lawyers welcome prospect of Russia prisoner swap

Arms trafficker Viktor Bout reportedly in line for exchange with the WNBA star facing drug charges

The Guardian - UK

Kremlin poker-faced on US swap offer to free Griner, Whelan

The Kremlin has warned that a possible prisoner swap with the United States involving American basketball star Brittney Griner needs to be negotiated quietly without fanfare

The Independent UK

Infamous Welshman who escaped prison then stole a plane and flew to freedom dies

Brynley Fussell, a serial escaper, had 77 convictions having ended up in borstal aged just 10. He led a colourful life and has now died aged 91

Wales Online

Russian arms dealer extradited from Thailand unaware of US swap: wife

A Russian arms trafficker who was arrested in Thailand and is serving a 25-year jail term in the United States knows nothing about a possible exchange with two US prisoners in Russia, his wife said.

Bangkok Post

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Reuters

Kremlin says no agreements yet on Griner prisoner swap

The Kremlin said on Thursday that there were no agreements yet on a possible prisoner swap involving jailed U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, and Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, who is serving a 25 year sentence in the U.S.

The Independent UK

New South Carolina juvenile justice chief pushes reforms

Turning around South Carolina's chronically dangerous juvenile prisons is now the job of a prosecutor who sent some of those children to jail

Al Jazeera

Who is Viktor Bout, Russian man at centre of US prisoner ‘swap’?

Reports say US has proposed to Russia to release convicted arms dealer for Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.

Daily Record

Scotland's first community custody unit for female criminals set to open in Dundee

The Bella Centre in Dundeeis the first facility of its kind in the UK, and aims to mix traditional jailtime with preparation for the outside world.

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France 24

US offers Russia prisoner swap for detained Americans Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan

The US has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.

Evening Standard

US offers Russia prisoner swap in bid to free two Americans including basketball star Brittney Griner

The US has offered Russia a prisoner swap in a bid to free two Americans, including basketball star Brittney Griner.

ABC News

Adelaide Remand Centre worker appears in court accused of stealing prisoners' money

An 47-year-old man from Adelaide's western suburbs faces court for allegedly stealing more than $100,000 of prisoners' money.

ABC News

Alleged Adelaide Hills cult leader James Salerno granted third trial over child sex charges

James Salerno — known as "Taipan" in the alleged cult called the "Ideal Human Environment" — walked free from prison on Thursday after being granted bail.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Resuming Talks with Russia, Blinken Offers 'Substantial' Deal on Prisoners

The United States has made a "substantial proposal" to Russia to free Americans including basketball star Brittney Griner, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday, as he announced he will speak to his Moscow counterpart for the first time since the Ukraine war. Blinken said he expected a telephone call…

Dublin Live

Evil ex garda who abused terminally ill partner to be kept in prison isolation

Moody was jailed for just over three years this week for the coercive control of a woman ill with cancer

Irish Mirror

Disgraced former garda Paul Moody in isolation in prison over safety fears after being caged for coercive control

Moody was jailed for just over three years this week for the coercive control of a woman ill with cancer.

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