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China releases three US citizens held for years in prisoner swap

Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung freed after Biden administration forges rare agreement with Beijing

The Guardian - US

Houstonian Mark Swidan to be released from Chinese imprisonment

The Texan has been imprisoned in China for 12 years on charges of drug trafficking.

The Texas Tribune

Three Americans detained in China are released in prisoner swap

“They will return and be reunited with their families for the first time in many years,” the White House said in a statement.

The Independent UK

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Dubai Locks Foreigner Up for Life for Carrying CBD Oil Used to Treat Chronic Pain from Rare Disease: 'Kevin Will Not Survive'

Dubai's government has sentenced Maurice Kevin O'Rourke, a 64-year-old Canadian man, to life in prison after he was caught during an airport layover with CBD oil used to treat chronic pain caused by Addison's disease.

Latin Times

Woman Facing Jail Time for Mocking K-Pop Idol's Voice on Social Media Begs Court for Leniency: 'I Have a Mental Illness That Impacts My Writing Skills'

A South Korean woman is facing jail time for mocking a K-pop star's voice on social media. Prosecutors are seeking a four-month prison sentence.

Latin Times

Three Americans Released From Chinese Detention In Prisoner Swap

Three Americans detained in China for years released in a US-China prisoner swap. Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung are now in US custody after being exc...

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Harvey Weinstein files complaint over 'deplorable' prison conditions

Harvey Weinstein has filed an official complaint over the "deplorable" conditions at the prison where he has been serving time with his lawyer comparing the Rikers Island facility in New York to a "gulag".

BANG Premier

Pakistan ends lockdown of its capital after Imran Khan supporters are dispersed by police

Authorities have reopened roads linking Pakistan’s capital with the rest of the country, ending a four-day lockdown, after using tear gas and firing into the air to disperse supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan who demanded his release from prison

The Independent UK

British mother of Egyptian political prisoner to press Lammy to take action

Laila Soueif is to meet the foreign secretary, who in opposition called for the release of Alaa Abd el-Fattah

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Massachusetts man who spent decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit is awarded $13 million

A Massachusetts man who spent 27 years in jail for a murder he claims that he didn't commit has been awarded $13 million by a jury

AAP

Rising rate of jailed Indigenous women rings alarm bell

Domestic and family violence, and insecure housing are among the issues driving up the numbers of Indigenous women in Australia's prison system, advocates say.

The Independent UK

Broken windows making it easy to drop drugs and weapons into jails – report

A report also detailed a catalogue of ‘appalling’ conditions such as widespread rat infestations and floods of raw sewage.

The Independent UK

Inmates bitten by rats and venomous spiders as state of prisons laid bare in report

Appalling conditions caused by years of underfunding, mismanagement and neglect, inspector warns

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Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders & 12 Congress Members To Biden: Issue Clemency And Pardons For Cannabis Prisoners

While Biden pardoned individuals with federal marijuana possession convictions, these measures have resulted in no prison releases.

The National (Scotland)

Emergency legislation to release short-term prisoners early passes at Holyrood

A Bill reducing the automatic release point for short-term prisoners has been passed by MSPs.

Latin Times

Meet Milly Bucksey, the 21 year old British woman dating recently separated Lyle Menendez

The eldest Menendez brother's stranged wife Rebecca Sneed confirmed his new relationship

International Business Times

Florida Inmate Compares Herself To 'Virgin Mary' After Getting Pregnant From Saran-Wrapped Semen Tossed Into Air Vent By Fellow Prisoner

A Florida prison inmate has been compared to the Virgin Mary after falling pregnant with the child of another inmate despite the two never having met face to face.

The Independent UK

Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump's promised crackdown on immigration

President-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in…

Latin Times

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is Celebrating Thanksgiving in Prison With a Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

The music magnate has petitioned for his parole to celebrate Thanksgiving but received no response as of yet.

Latin Times

Michigan Official Convicted of Federal Drug Crime Reelected in Landslide, Will Serve Term from Prison

A Michigan official who was just re-elected to office will soon be heading to federal prison, where he plans to begin and serve part of his term.

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