Man who broke into L.A. mayor’s home avoids prison with vandalism plea
A 29-year-old man accused of breaking into the residence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, forcing her to flee into a safe room, pleaded no…
Police officer stabbed at Durham’s Frankland prison
A police officer has been stabbed in the chest at Frankland Prison.The victim has been rushed to hospital where he is "conscious and talking".Durham Police…
How cops snared TWO female prison workers who sent sordid sexts to inmate – as ex-governor slams ‘there’s NO control’
A FORMER prison governer says the system is on the verge of collapse due to novice guards and out-of-control inmates. The comments of ex-governer Professor…
Who are Americans jailed in Russia, prospects for their release?
TALLINN, Estonia — Arrests of Americans in Russia have become increasingly common with relations sinking to Cold War lows. U.S. citizens jailed on various charges in…
Inside San Quentin’s experiment: Can California change prison culture?
SAN QUENTIN — To someone living outside these dank walls, the changes might seem small.A sergeant greets a prisoner with “good morning” rather than barking an…
How the prison-set ‘Sing Sing’ captures the magic of acting
The new movie “Sing Sing” is set in the maximum-security correctional facility of the same name, a gray and Gothic structure in upstate New York…
At least eight killed in shootout during Somalia prison breakout attempt | Al-Shabab News
Three soldiers and five prisoners killed after armed inmates made an attempt to escape, says spokesperson for Somali army’s custodial corps.At least eight people have…
Emmerdale Samson Dingle's exit 'sealed': Escape plan, prison twist and horror revenge
Emmerdale's Samson Dingle's future on the show is up in the air amid reports actor Sam Hall, who plays him, is leaving the ITV soap…
Prison release scheme and the pound surges
The Times leads on government plans to free thousands of prisoners early to ease chronic overcrowding in jails in England and Wales. It says the…
Failure to tackle prison overcrowding ‘could spark a law and order collapse’ cops fear
FAILURE to tackle prison overcrowding could spark a law and order collapse, police fear.They have warned of a hike in crimes — including looting —…
‘Last chance’: Activist Leonard Peltier’s family reflects on life in prison | Indigenous Rights News
For decades, the family has pushed for Peltier’s release. But he was previously denied parole in 2009, and attempts to petition for a presidential pardon…
Russian playwright and a theater director sentenced to prison on charges of advocating terrorism
TALLINN, Estonia — A Russian court on Monday convicted a theater director and a playwright of terrorism charges and sentenced them to six years each in…
California Proposition 36 voter guide: Drug, theft crime penalties
Proponents include prosecutors and law enforcement leaders, including the California District Attorneys Assn., which is mostly comprised of conservative prosecutors, and the California Sheriff’s Assn.…
Raúl Mondesi is free after serving nearly 7 years under house arrest
Raúl Mondesi is a free man. The former Dodgers outfielder had been on house arrest since a 2017 conviction for embezzlement of public funds associated…
California’s workplace heat standards make a cruel exception
A state board recently voted unanimously to create long-awaited indoor heat standards for California workers. After a final legal review, that will mean protections for…
Man who stabbed South Korean opposition leader gets 15 years in prison
The man convicted of stabbing South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung (L) in January received 15 years in prison Friday. The Busan District Court said…
Russian-born US citizen sentenced to over 12 years in prison | Drugs
NewsFeedA lawyer for Robert Woodland, a Russian-born US citizen, says he will be appealing his client’s 12.5-year sentence. Woodland was sentenced in a Moscow court…
Trump ally Stephen Bannon surrenders to federal prison
DANBURY, Conn. — Longtime Trump ally Stephen K. Bannon was taken into custody Monday after surrendering at a federal prison to begin a four-month sentence on…
‘Proud to go to prison’: Former Trump aide Steve Bannon begins sentence | Donald Trump
NewsFeedFormer Trump campaign adviser and White House chief strategist Steve Bannon reported to federal prison to serve a 4-month sentence for contempt of Congress. Bannon…
Israel frees hospital chief with prisons ‘full’ of Gaza captives | Gaza News
The detainees endured ‘almost daily torture’, claims al-Shifa Hospital Director Muhammad Abu Salmiya. Israel has freed dozens of Palestinians detained during its war in Gaza,…