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Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Why are so many federal inmates dying shortly before their release date? | CBC News

Kendal Lee Campeau died of a methadone overdose while serving a seven-year prison sentence for various offenses.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Turkish mega-prison that became symbol of Erdogan's authoritarianism

Silivri prison, famed for its modern facilities, now symbolizes political turmoil and the detention of opposition figures in Turkey.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Man Who Served Time in Same Cell as Epstein Says There's Just No Way' He Was Able to Kill Himself: It Would Be Almost Impossible'

Epstein could not have committed suicide in his prison cell due to physical constraints and constant supervision.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Suzy Lamplugh suspect refused treatment in prison

John Cannan, a convicted murderer, died in prison after refusing medical treatment despite multiple health issues.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Iran regime intensifies crackdown amid Israel ceasefire DW 06/27/2025

Iran's regime escalates repression by executing opponents and moving prisoners under unclear circumstances, highlighting a dangerous crackdown following tensions with Israel.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Lockdown lifted at some California prisons; others remain restricted because of violence

Authorities announced the rollback of restrictions at nine California prisons following a surge of violence and drug-related incidents, but 12 prisons remain on lockdown.
California
#r-kelly
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Bay Area K-9 officer framed inmates to get a promotion, prosecutors say

A corrections officer pleaded guilty to framing inmates for contraband to inflate his salary and scheme for a promotion.
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Estonia's plan to rent prison space to Sweden sparks fears

"The main concerns we see are that people with connections to extremism or international organised crime do not arrive in Estonia. We also see that foreign prisoners may begin to be visited by individuals with connections to extremism or international organised crime."
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Robert Pether 'completely unrecognisable' after four years' detention in Iraqi jail, says wife

While Robert Pether has been released from prison in Iraq after four years, he still faces a travel ban and is currently unwell.
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Antioch man convicted of murdering woman, wounding her husband amid love triangle

Brian Yacopetti was convicted of first degree murder for the shooting of Jennifer Dallmann, motivated by a tumultuous breakup.
#tory-lanez
fromPitchfork
2 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Megan Thee Stallion Releases New Statement on Tory Lanez as Drake and Others Support Pardon

fromPitchfork
2 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Megan Thee Stallion Releases New Statement on Tory Lanez as Drake and Others Support Pardon

US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

A maintenance worker is charged in connection with the New Orleans jail break

A jail maintenance worker was arrested for disabling a toilet's water supply, facilitating an inmate escape in New Orleans.
#alcatraz
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
US politics

Last living Alcatraz inmate recalls haunting feeling of being locked up on 'deathly quiet' island that Trump plans to reopen

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
US politics

Last living Alcatraz inmate recalls haunting feeling of being locked up on 'deathly quiet' island that Trump plans to reopen

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Teary-Eyed George Santos Pleads With Trump for Pardon, Commutation, Clemency, Whatever'

I don't want this to seem like a political pitch, I want it to be a fair pitch, and I think no one better than President Trump to know what a weaponized Justice Department looks like.
US politics
San Francisco
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

See what it's like to visit Alcatraz Island, the tourist attraction Trump wants to turn back into a prison

Trump proposes reopening Alcatraz as a prison for dangerous criminals, potentially impacting its status as a historic tourist attraction.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Wild escape attempts, famous mobsters and no running water: Inside America's most notorious prison as Trump vows to reopen Alcatraz

Trump's plan to reopen Alcatraz signals an intention to significantly enhance America's penal system by possibly resurrecting a symbol of law and order.
US politics
Black Lives Matter
fromVulture
3 months ago

Is True Crime Keeping Me in Prison?

The article highlights the challenges of obtaining media attention for personal redemption stories, especially for individuals with criminal backgrounds.
#joe-exotic
#france
fromThe Local France
3 months ago
France news

Burning cars and bullets: Who is attacking French prisons?

Attacks on prison staff signify an attempt to intimidate the French state amid rising tensions over drug trafficking policies.
France news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Nine-Month Manhunt for French Fugitive Finally Produces an Arrest

French inmate Mohamed Amra, who escaped custody and caused the deaths of two guards, has been captured in Romania after a lengthy search.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

Burning cars and bullets: Who is attacking French prisons?

Attacks on prison staff signify an attempt to intimidate the French state amid rising tensions over drug trafficking policies.
France news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Nine-Month Manhunt for French Fugitive Finally Produces an Arrest

French inmate Mohamed Amra, who escaped custody and caused the deaths of two guards, has been captured in Romania after a lengthy search.
US news
fromPoynter
3 months ago

Q&A: CNN's David Culver on his exclusive report from inside El Salvador's prison for deportees - Poynter

The CECOT prison facility in El Salvador holds deportees under harsh conditions, resembling that of gang members, amid concerns about their treatment.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

South Londoners jailed in March including prison guard for relationship with killer

A prison officer was jailed for a relationship with a convicted murderer, raising serious concerns about prison security and conduct.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Making art made me feel free': the prison paintings of Myanmar's Htein Lin

I had no canvas, no brushes, no paint. But I had to make art... I befriended the prison guards to smuggle in paint, scavenging for materials wherever I could.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Broken jail buzzer a factor in inmate's suicide

Broken communication systems at prisons can lead to tragic outcomes, as seen in the case of Isaiah Adekunle Olugosi.
NYC politics
fromKOMO
5 months ago

Alleged killer Luigi Mangione asks fans not to overwhelm him with photos, mail

Luigi Mangione, accused of murder, requests supporters to limit messages and photos during his incarceration.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Sam Bankman-Fried's first post from prison isn't even good | TechCrunch

Sam Bankman-Fried publicly commented on government employee layoffs from prison, highlighting empathy while coincidentally causing a spike in FTX's token value.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The play that changed my life: Sing Sing's Clarence Maclin on lessons from Sophocles in prison

The therapeutic power of theater can profoundly impact personal growth and self-discovery, even within prison settings.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Ex-con charged with shooting Bronx dad over parking spot did time for 1997 upstate murder

Lavar Davis, a convicted murderer, was charged with killing Bronx dad Trevor Hughes over a parking dispute, highlighting his long history of violence.
New York City
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Bay Area man back in federal custody after nearly 8 years on the run

Eric Pree, after nearly eight years on the run, was recaptured and faces new charges for his escape from federal custody.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

Bridgewater inmate, wife accused of scamming fellow inmate's elderly father for 10K

A couple faces charges for scamming an elderly man out of thousands, promising legal representation for a prison inmate's sentence reduction.
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