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A year ago Russia jailed Evan Gershkovich for doing journalism. He’s still there

The 32-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter’s imprisonment is a gross injustice and an affront to press freedom

The Guardian - US

Brickbat: Pint-Sized Prison

A girl in the United Kingdom's Wetherby Young Offender Institution twice had her clothes removed while being restrained by an all-male team of prison officers, according to a report by the Inspectorate of Prisons. The girl was reportedly trying to use her clothes to harm herself. Wetherby is a correctional…

Reason

Woman whose baby was stillborn in HMP Styal praises sentencing changes

Louise Powell says she hopes new guidance means fewer pregnant women are jailed and it can be the legacy of her child Brooke

The Guardian - UK

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Prison officer charged with assaulting inmate at Cessnock

The man was bailed to front court for the first time next month.

Newcastle Herald

Mass prison incident fears before bikie boss death

A Victorian coroner is investigating the death of notorious Finks bikie boss Brent Reker in 2019 after his body was found in his cell by corrections staff.

AAP

Sins Of The Fathers: Children Of IS Left To Rot In Syria Camp

Ali is 12 and has survived things no child should see, spending half his life in what amounts to a prison camp for jihadist families in an arid corner of northeastern Syria.

International Business Times

Putin claims he agreed to prisoner swap involving Navalny before his death

Re-elected Russian president makes first public comment on death of opposition leader, which he calls ‘sad event’

The Guardian - UK

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Muslim prisoners unfairly targeted with pepper spray, says rights group

In 2022, MoJ data shows 34% of those targeted with synthetic Pava spray were Muslims, who make up 18% of prison population

The Guardian - UK

Parents Convicted In Son's School Shooting Face Prison Sentencing

The Crumbleys were convicted of involuntary manslaughter for their son's role in a school shooting. Trials focused on negligence and legal strategies.

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Judge orders special master for California prison known for rampant sexual abuse

Several employees at the federal correctional institution in Dublin have pleaded guilty to abusing female inmates

The Guardian - US

Rights Advocates Denounce 'Systemic Abuse' In Israeli Prisons

In the shadow of the war raging in Gaza, record numbers of Palestinian detainees are filling Israeli prisons, where they face "systemic abuse" and torture, rights advocates warn, calling for international action.

International Business Times

Federal Women's Prison In California To Get Special Oversight

Federal judge appoints special master to oversee California women's prison due to rampant sexual abuse reports. Ongoing scrutiny reveals challenges in addr...

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‘Everyone has friends in jail’: how Palestinian prisoners became central to Gaza ceasefire talks

Hamas seeks scaled-back release it can portray as victory as Israeli government weighs conflicting pressures over hostages

The Guardian - UK

Supreme Court Rules Against Shortened Sentences For Drug Dealers

Supreme Court ruling on First Step Act impacts eligibility of low-level drug dealers for shortened prison terms.

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Navarro Seeks Supreme Court To Avoid Prison During Appeal

Former Trump aide Peter Navarro seeks Supreme Court intervention to avoid prison during appeal of contempt conviction for defying Capitol riot subpoena.

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Peter Navarro Appeals To Supreme Court To Avoid Prison

Peter Navarro appeals to Supreme Court to delay prison term for contempt of Congress related to Capitol attack investigation.

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Arizona Judge Considers Contempt Proceedings Over Prisoner Health Care

Arizona judge considers further contempt action against state for inadequate prisoner health care. Private provider faces staffing and salary issues despit...

Reason

No, Imprisoning a School Shooter's Parents Isn't Justice

James Crumbley, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, may be an unsympathetic defendant. But this prosecution still made little sense.

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Prosecutors Seek 40-50 Years For FTX Fraud By Bankman-Fried

Prosecutors seek lengthy prison term for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried over alleged fraud at cryptocurrency exchange.

Reason

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Public use, ballot selfies, and a bonkers closing statement.

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Michigan Parents Found Guilty In School Shooting Case

Landmark verdict in Michigan holds parents accountable for school shooting, facing up to 15 years in prison.

Al Jazeera

‘We want Sonko’: Senegal opposition boosted after leaders freed before vote

The release of firebrand Sonko and his right-hand man Faye could help opposition chances in the March 24 election.

Al Jazeera

New Hamas Gaza truce proposal outlines exchange of captives for prisoners

With the war in its sixth month, Israel says plan presented to international mediators based on ‘unrealistic demands’.

France 24

Russian presidential election: The dashed hopes of Russian exiles in France

Exiled Russians who have fled to France since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine have few illusions about the outcome of Russia's presidential election. Voting began this Friday, with the main aim being to ensure a high turnout, rather than deciding on Vladimir Putin's re-election, which is a certainty. The vote…

Roll Call

Supreme Court limits who qualifies for 'safety valve' sentencing law - Roll Call

The Supreme Court limited eligibility Friday for a “safety valve” for defendants to avoid mandatory minimum prison sentences.

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