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Prison Architect 2 preview: a management simulator that I don't want to escape

Prison Architect 2 takes the keys from the genre guards and breaks out of its 2D cell to become the 3D prison management simulator, and we're ready to serve our sentence.

Windows Central

Turkey sentences pro-Kurdish politicians to lengthy prison terms over deadly 2014 riots

A Turkish court has sentenced dozens pro-Kurdish politicians to between nine and 30 years in prison over deadly riots that broke out in 2014 by after Islamic State group militants besieged the Syrian border town of Kobani

The Independent UK

Michael Cohen Expresses Desire For Trump's Imprisonment In Podcast

Michael Cohen's podcast recording reveals his desire for Trump to face legal consequences, sparking speculation about potential implications.

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Inmates serving less than four years to be released early amid Scottish prison crisis

EMERGENCY measures have been announced in Scotland to deal with “critical risk” prison overcrowding.

The National (Scotland)

Guatemala Court Opens Door To Freeing Journalist From Jail

Jose Ruben Zamora has rejected money-laundering accusations against him as retaliation for his newspaper's reporting on alleged government corruption under former right-wing president Alejandro Giammattei.

Latin Times

France prison van attack – live: 350 officers hunt ‘public enemies number one’ as The Fly remains at large

Mohamed Amra’s prison van ambushed by four gunmen in bloody attack that left two guards dead

The Independent UK

Takeaways from the AP's investigation into how US prisoners are hurt or killed on the job

An Associated Press investigation into prison labor in the United States found that prisoners who are hurt or killed on the job are often being denied the rights and protections offered to other American workers

The Independent UK

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'Dangerous cyclists' could face up to 14 years in prison under new law

UK government set to introduce new death by dangerous cycling offence

Cycling Weekly

As countries toughen anti-gay laws, 'rainbow refugees' seek asylum in Europe

Ella Anthony knew it was time to leave her native Nigeria when she escaped an abusive, forced marriage only to face angry relatives who threatened to turn her in to police because she was gay.

France 24

French Prison Van Attack Takes Drug Battle To 'Worrying' New Level

A motorway attack that claimed the lives of two prison officers in France this week marks a new level of violence by the latest generation of drug traffickers, police officers and experts told AFP. On Tuesday, gunmen attacked a prison van at a motorway toll in northern France, killing two…

International Business Times

International arrest warrant issued in manhunt for escaped French inmate ‘The Fly’

French prime minister vows Mohamed Amra and four gunmen ‘will pay’ after bloody escape that left two guards dead

The Independent UK

He Was Sentenced to a Decade in Prison for Having Unlicensed Weapons

Dexter Taylor is now a "violent felon," even though his hobby was victimless.

Reason

San Quentin Film Festival To Showcase Incarcerated Filmmakers' Talent

The San Quentin Film Festival empowers incarcerated individuals through filmmaking and industry collaboration. Join us on October 10, 2024, for a groundbre...

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Tripura: Jail break of convicted militant reveals escape of Turkish ATM scammer

Zanburkan, a Turkish national, managed to evade his guards during a medical check-up here on July 9, 2021, and is still at large.

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Convicted Gangster Escapes In Violent Prison Ambush In France

Convicted gangster 'The Fly' escapes during a violent ambush in France, sparking a nationwide manhunt and calls for enhanced security measures.

The Independent UK

Piers Morgan hits back at exploitation claims after criticism over Baby Reindeer interview

Morgan’s interview with Harvey has faced heavy criticism as ‘Baby Reindeer’ creator Richard Gadd said his real stalker was ‘mentally unwell’

The Guardian - UK

Will prison van ambush put law and order at heart of EU elections in France?

Opposition has seized upon killings that shine spotlight on two big issues: prisons crisis and violent drug trade

France 24

What we know about France’s ‘The Fly’ and his deadly prison van escape

A massive manhunt was under way in France on Wednesday and an Interpol red notice was issued a day after a group of gunmen ambushed a prison van at a motorway toll and freed a notorious gangster known as “The Fly”. Two prison officers were killed in the spectacular escape…

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French prison break: violent scenes are a symptom of authorities’ struggle with organised crime

A manhunt is underway in France after armed men held up a prison van to break out convicted criminal Mohamed Amra, nicknamed “the fly” (La mouche). They killed two offers and injured several more in the process.

The Guardian - UK

Concerns grow for Chinese citizen journalist after supposed jail release

Zhang Zhan, jailed for reporting on Covid in Wuhan, has made no contact with outside world

Evening Standard

OPINION - Rishi Sunak wants to be tough on crime, but there's a catch: prisons are full

A new dawn has broken, has it not? Operation Early Dawn, that is. This is the emergency measure the government has activated which means suspected criminals could be set free on bail instead of heading to jail, due to a lack of prison places.

The Guardian - UK

Last-minute delay to hundreds of court hearings due to prison overcrowding in England

Emergency measures mean some suspects will be released on bail and not sent to a cell as trials postponed

International Business Times

Swiss Court Jails Gambian Ex-minister For Crimes Against Humanity

Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced Gambian ex-interior minister Ousman Sonko to 20 years in prison for crimes against humanity committed under the regime of former dictator Yahya Jammeh.

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Two French Prison Guards Killed In Violent Ambush During Transfer

Tragic ambush in France during prisoner transfer leads to manhunt for escaped inmate and assailants. Security measures under scrutiny.

Radio France Internationale

French police hunt killers behind prison van ambush

French police were on Wednesday hunting for a group of gunmen who killed two prison officers in an attack at a motorway toll that freed a convict linked to gangland drug killings.

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