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South Carolina Supreme Court to decide minimum time between executions

The South Carolina Supreme Court won’t allow another execution until it determines a minimum amount of time between sending inmates to the death chamber

The Independent UK

Family calls for release of U.S. Special Agent wrongfully held in Nigerian prison

Tigran Gambaryan, a highly respected former IRS special agent who now works for Binance, is being denied medical help and legal counsel by Nigeria.

Fortune

Mississippi ex-deputy seeks shorter sentence in racist torture of 2 Black men

A former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy is seeking a shorter federal prison sentence for his part in the torture of two Black men

The Independent UK

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Palestinian medics taken from Gaza, tortured while detained: Report

Human Rights Watch reports testimony from Gaza medics held in Israeli prisons.

Al Jazeera

Arizona Judge To Hear Arguments In Trump Allies' Conspiracy Case

Arizona judge to hear arguments on criminal conspiracy involving Trump allies. Legal battle with potential prison sentences and far-reaching implications.

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Ohio prison holds first-ever five-course meal open to public on facility grounds

Almost 60 members of the public attended a five-course meal at a state prison in northeast Ohio that the facility says is the first of its kind in state history

The Independent UK

5 best shows like 'Prison Break' to stream right now

What to watch after you finish 'Prison Break' on Netflix

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The CFO of Mike Lynch's tech startup Autonomy went to prison. It's a cautionary tale

The former finance chief Sushovan Hussain was also sanctioned by the Financial Reporting Council.

Fortune

Former postal worker accused of intercepting drugs and delivering them to traffickers in New Jersey

Emerson Pavilus is now facing up to 15 years in prison for bribery charges and five years in prison each for conspiracy and drug offenses

Latin Times

Organized crime surge threatens Chile's longstanding status as a security haven in Latin America

Chile faces a rising tide of violence as Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua establishes a foothold in the country

Latin Times

Our prisons are in crisis – but how do we confront the causes of offending?

Letters: Katie Haddon believes the answer lies in the staff while Stuart Harrington says the prime purpose of any state-imposed punishment is to act as a deterrent

The Guardian - UK

Michigan man sentenced to life in 2-year-old's kidnapping death

A Michigan man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping and killing a 2-year-old girl has been sentenced to life in prison

The Independent UK

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Nonaggressive dogs, tactical vests, and the entire internet.

Reason

Chris Watts blames ‘control freak’ wife on his affair in sickening letters about killing her and kids

Watts is serving five life sentences in prison for the murder of his pregnant wife Shanann and their two little girls, Bella, four, and Celeste, three

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At least one killed as inmates take staff hostage in Russian prison

Incident in Volgograd took place during meeting of jail’s disciplinary commission with ‘several prisoners’ involved.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish inmate who disfigured prison guard in escape bid jailed

A convicted murderer who permanently disfigured a prison guard and injured another while trying to escape custody during a hospital visit has been…

The Independent UK

‘Inhumane’ and understaffed Wandsworth Prison ‘having worst year in memory’, finds report

Watchdog accuses Ministry of Justice of having ignored its concerns over crisis-stricken London prison

The Guardian - UK

Russian special forces free hostages taken by four men linked to Islamic State

Prisoners who carried out attack that left several guards dead at high-security jail ‘liquidated’, says national guard

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Hostage Situation Unfolds At Russian Maximum Security Penal Colony

Recent hostage crisis at a Russian penal colony raises concerns over safety and security in the prison system.

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Prisoners In Russian Penal Colony Take Staff Hostage

Learn about a hostage situation in a Russian penal colony, emphasizing the need for careful handling and preventive measures in correctional facilities.

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Ohio Brothers Sentenced To Dubai Prison For Drinking On Yacht

Ohio brothers sentenced to Dubai prison for drinking on yacht, raising concerns about safety for tourists in the UAE.

The Guardian - UK

Metropolitan police end probe into election gambling scandal with no charges made – as it happened

Force ends investigation into bets on 4 July election date and says bar to prove misconduct in public office has not been met

Evening Standard

Magistrates told to delay jailing criminals in a bid to ease pressure on overcrowded prisons

New advice suggests offenders likely to be jailed should have sentencing postponed until September

The Guardian - US

US man who faked death to avoid $100,000 in child support gets six years in prison

After registering as deceased person, Jesse Kipf of Kentucky then hacked death registry systems and sold access to them

The Guardian - UK

Fears grow for women’s rights activists jailed in Iran after 87 executions in one month

Prisoners including Nobel prize winner Narges Mohammadi were reportedly beaten for protesting against a recent execution

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