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Indefinite jail terms excluded from flagship sentencing review to end prison overcrowding crisis

The plight of 2,734 IPP prisoners, including 700 who have served over 10 years longer than their minimum jail term, will not be considered in a major sentencing review

The Independent UK

Government launches sentencing review to tackle prison overcrowding

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is launching a review into sentencing that will explore tougher punishments outside of prisons

Evening Standard

Steve Bannon To Serve Full Prison Sentence For Contempt

Steve Bannon set to be released from prison after serving full sentence for contempt of Congress, expected to rejoin political activities.

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The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 episode 5 recap: a member of Mickey’s team dies

In The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 episode 5, Mickey’s team takes a drastic hit when one of them dies. Elsewhere, Andrea is crushed. Here's what happened.

WhatToWatch

Second wave of prisoners to get early release despite fears sex offenders included

Former home secretary Priti Patel has called for the early release scheme to be suspended after fears that sex offenders and violent criminals are being let out

The Independent UK

Susan Smith fights for prison release 30 years after drowning her children in fake carjacking

Smith has frequently written to reporters, true crime aficionados and potential suitors from prison

The Independent UK

Man Behind Infamous College Admissions Scandal Continued Advising Students from Florida Prison

The man behind the 'Varsity Blues' college admissions scandal has relaunched his work in admissions consulting from inside a Florida prison cell.

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Woman Took 'Revenge' on Dad's Ex-Lover by Posting Nude Photos to Escort Site with Husband's Phone Number

A young UK woman has been sentenced to three years in prison after she allegedly posted explicit photographs of her father's former mistress to an escort website in an act of vengeance.

Latin Times

US veteran Daniel Penny on trial in New York for fatal subway chokehold

Penny faces up to 15 years in prison for the manslaughter of Jordan Neely in the racially-charged trial.

Al Jazeera

What is it like to be a prison officer in the UK?

When prison officers are in the news, it’s rarely for a positive reason. Recent headlines have included officers smuggling contraband into prisons, or having inappropriate relationships with prisoners. It’s little wonder that the many prison officers who only want to do a good job feel undervalued. We don’t often hear…

The Conversation

Con artist who used fake Coinbase sites to steal $20 million sentenced to prison

Chirag Tomar used the stolen crypto to purchase Lamborghinis, expensive watches, and vacations to Dubai.

Fortune

Supreme Court Dismisses Michael Cohen's Appeal Against Donald Trump

Supreme Court rejects Michael Cohen's appeal against Trump, ending legal battle over alleged retaliation and imprisonment.

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Supreme Court rejects Michael Cohen’s case alleging retribution by Trump over tell-all book

The former ‘fixer’ accused Trump of unconstitutional retaliation by keeping him in solitary confinement

The Independent UK

Trump's Former 'Fixer' Loses Latest Bid to Revive Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Him

Michael Cohen claimed Trump played a role in the decision that ended his house arrest and sent him back to prison as revenge for publishing a tell-all book

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The Independent UK

Grandfather jailed over race riot at Rotherham asylum hotel dies in prison

Peter Lynch was sentenced to over two years for screaming abuse at police officers

Evening Standard

Grandfather jailed over rioting outside Rotherham hotel dies in prison

Peter Lynch, 61, was jailed in August for his part in the disorder outside the Holiday Inn Express, in Manvers.

Latin Times

One of the Sons of 'El Chapo' is Transferred to a New Federal Prison Due to 'Poor Living Conditions'

Joaquín Guzmán López was arrested in July after he turned himself and Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada in to U.S. authorities at a private airport in New Mexico

Al Jazeera

What is shaken baby syndrome? Why might a Texas man be executed over it?

If Robert Roberson’s execution eventually goes ahead, it will be the first for shaken baby syndrome.

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‘Over the years, people have been more sympathetic about the time I went to prison. We’ve all done stupid things in our lives. I’m not that guy any more’: Premier League hardman on being arrested for headbutting opponent

One Premier League hardman has changed their image since retiring, after being arrested for a headbutt

AAP

Plan for 1000 new prison beds in the Northern Territory

After promising it would not incarcerate more people, the NT government has unveiled a plan to increase the number of jail beds over the next four years.

The Guardian - UK

Fewer women may go to jail in England and Wales in sentencing review

Review to examine scrapping short sentences and treating more offenders in the community, with prisons filling up again

The Guardian - US

Incarcerated Californians can’t vote. A prison held an election anyway

Voters in a mock election at San Quentin revealed strong feelings about prison labor, wages and the presidential race

Latin Times

U.S. Indictment Reveals Zetas Leader Managed Mesican Cartel from Prison

A U.S. indictment claims Zetas leader Miguel Angel Treviño Morales continued to control the Northeast Cartel while incarcerated in Mexico.

The Guardian - UK

The week in theatre: Oedipus; The Fear of 13; The Duchess (of Malfi) – review

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville transfix as Robert Icke wires Sophocles into the present; Adrien Brody excels in a sharp prison drama; and how not to update a Jacobean masterpiece

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Steve Bannon Accuses Kamala Harris Of Prolonging Prison Sentence

Former Trump aide Steve Bannon criticizes VP Harris for alleged role in prolonging his prison sentence under the First Step Act.

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