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How Aleksei Navalny’s Prison Diaries Got Published
In his posthumous memoir, compiled with help from his widow, Yulia Navalnaya, Navalny faced the fact that Vladimir Putin might succeed in silencing him. The book will keep “his legacy alive,” ...Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
More prisoners freed early to ease overcrowding
Some 1,100 prisoners will be released as ministers launch a review of sentencing that could see new types of punishment outside of jails.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Alabama Prison Labor Program Faces Legal Challenges
A work-release program for Alabama prisoners provides labor for corporations and income for the state. Lawsuits are challenging its constitutionality.Business - The New York Times - October 26 -
Israeli prison staff accused of assaulting Marwan Barghouti
Prominent Palestinian detainee, a former high-ranking member of Fatah party, attacked in his cell, say rights groups. Middle East crisis – live updates Palestinian prisoner rights ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Escaped prisoner fooled staff with pumpkin in bed
He used a pumpkin and boiler suit to fool prison staff into thinking he was asleep when he escaped.Top stories - BBC News - October 29