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UN torture expert urges UK government to review indefinite sentences

‘Deeply flawed’ imprisonment for public protection scheme still causing severe distress, says rapporteur

The Guardian - UK

Journalist for top Polish paper allegedly denied medication in Belarusian prison

A representative of the Polish community in Belarus says a former correspondent for a top Polish newspaper has been denied life-saving heart medication in a Belarusian prison

The Independent UK

Court upholds Michael Avenatti's conviction for plotting to extort up to $25 million from Nike

A federal appeals court has upheld disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti’s conviction for plotting to extort up to $25 million from shoe giant Nike – one of several legal messes that have landed him behind bars

The Independent UK

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Avoid stereotypical approach while examining pleas by convicts for premature release: SC

SC holds stereotypical approach to premature release of convicts frustrates goal of reforming prisoners; ultimate goal of imprisonment is reformative; trial judge's view not to be followed mechanically; remission process should include aspects like age, health, familial relationships, etc.

The Hindu

Convicted rapist who escaped from prison using jet ski in 2022 is captured, authorities say

A convicted rapist who authorities say used a jet ski during an escape from an Arkansas prison has been arrested in West Virginia

The Independent UK

Lifer admits trying to kill pensioner five months after release from prison

Anthony Roberts will be sentenced in October after admitting charges of attempted murder and sexual assault.

The Independent UK

Dying, disabled prisoners stay behind bars, despite Illinois law calling for medical release

Terminally ill or medically incapacitated prisoners can apply for early release. But the Illinois Prisoner Review Board has denied twice as many requests as it OK’d — and seven prisoners died months after their applications were rejected, an Injustice Watch / WBEZ investigation found.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Angel Cabrera Spotted Back On The Golf Course After Release From Prison

Videos on social media show two-time Major champion Angel Cabrera back on the golf course after being released from prison

Golf Monthly

Screw's Nina Sosanya: "Leigh's learning how to trust people!"

Screw star Nina Sosanya reveals how her character is turning over a new leaf in the prison drama's second season.

WhatToWatch

Pakistan's Imran Khan will be imprisoned for 2 more weeks despite getting bail

A defense lawyer says Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan will remain in prison for another two weeks despite being granted bail

The Independent UK

TV tonight: Derry Girls star Jamie-Lee O’Donnell returns in prison drama

It’s the second season of Screw. Plus, a cold case in Jura for Nicola Walker’s Annika. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Convicted rapist who escaped from Arkansas prison using jet ski in 2022 is captured, authorities say

A convicted rapist who authorities say used a jet ski during an escape from an Arkansas prison has been arrested in West Virginia

The Independent UK

Proud Boys sentencing hearing cancelled for ex leader Enrique Tarrio ‘due to emergency’: Live

Fellow Proud Boys Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl and Dominic Pezzola are also facing sentencing

The Independent UK

Who is Enrique Tarrio? Ex-Proud Boys leader faces longest prison sentence yet for January 6

The former leader of the neo-fascist gang could face decades in prison

The Independent UK

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Myon Burrell, who was sent to prison for life as a teen but set free in 2020, is arrested

Myon Burrell, who was sent to prison for life as a teenager but then set free after 18 years behind bars, has been arrested in a Minneapolis suburb on potential gun and drug charges

The Independent UK

Exonerees support Adnan Syed in recent court filing as appeal drags on

More than 70 wrongfully convicted people from across the country have expressed their support for Adnan Syed in a recent court filing as his case continues crawling through the appeal process

Al Jazeera

White House calls video of imprisoned US citizen Paul Whelan ‘reassuring’

Whelan has been detained in Russia for more than four years on espionage charges that he and US say are illegitimate.

WEKU

Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia, appears in a new video

The video was released by the state-controlled outlet Russia Today. Whelan is shown in a prison uniform standing among other prisoners, operating a sewing machine and eating with others.

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The Independent UK

Mark Ridley-Thomas sentenced for corruption scheme which helped son

A veteran Los Angeles politician has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison for a scheme involving his son and the University of Southern California School of Social Work

The Independent UK

Dutch prosecutors demand 12-year sentence for Pakistani cricketer for call to kill lawmaker Wilders

Dutch prosecutors have demanded a 12-year prison sentence for a former Pakistan cricketer accused of incitement to kill firebrand anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders

The Independent UK

Russian hard-line nationalist ordered to stay in prison after accusing Putin of weakness

A Moscow court has ruled that a prominent hard-line nationalist who accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of weakness and indecision in Ukraine will remain in prison until Sept. 18 on charges of extremism

The Hindu

Inquiry ordered into irregularities in Hindalga Jail

Inquiry ordered into ill-treatment of inmates in Belagavi's Hindalga Central Prison; Jail Superintendent Krishna Kumar investigating allegations of smuggled mobile phones and poor quality food; FIR filed against 3 inmates for smuggling mobile phone and crystal salt packets, spreading rumours.

The Independent UK

Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas is sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for corruption

A veteran Los Angeles politician has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison for a scheme involving his son and the University of Southern California School of Social Work

The Independent UK

Daughter of ex-Thai leader Thaksin says he is fatigued, as criticism grows of his hospitalization

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter says he is suffering from stress and fatigue but is in good spirits, as criticism grows of his transfer to a hospital just hours after he began serving an eight-year prison sentence

The Independent UK

Pakistani court suspends the corruption conviction and sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan

A defense lawyer says a Pakistani appeals court has suspended the corruption conviction and three-year prison term of Imran Khan in a legal victory for the embattled former prime minister

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