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Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges

Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges.

NBC News - Mar. 13

How two friends found £3m treasure and ended up in jail

How recklessness and greed led the finders of one of Britain's rarest treasure troves to jail.

BBC News - 2d

South Korean court orders impeached president released from jail

A South Korean court has ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, according to news reports Friday

ABC News - Mar. 7

Tuberville on pro-Palestinian protesters: 'Send them to jail'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said in an interview Wednesday that all protesters pushing “hateful” speech on college campuses should be sent to jail. “We have two levels of education: We have K ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

‘The prison system is insanely broken’: a climate activist on his experience in jail

George Simonson says you learn about society by seeing how it treats its prisoners – and jail has strengthened his belief that change is crucial. George Simonson, 24, from London, had recently ...

The Guardian - 3d

Soviet-era dissident given ‘draconian’ jail sentence in Russia for anti-war views

Alexander Skobov jailed for 16 years over social media post and alleged involvement in opposition group. A Soviet-era dissident has been sentenced to 16 years in prison in Russia for his anti-war ...

The Guardian - 1d

ICE detainee, who fled during power outage at Colorado jail, back in custody

One of two ICE detainees, who fled after a Colorado jail’s electrical power gave out and inadvertently opened doors to freedom, was captured on Friday, authorities said.

NBC News - 1d

Crossbow killer jailed for life for triple murders

A judge tells Kyle Clifford he is "soaked in self-pity" and will never be released from prison.

BBC News - Mar. 11

The Papers: 'Jail.. then hell' and ceasefire 'if Putin agrees'

Several papers lead on the emotional tribute John Hunt shared in court about wife Carol and daughters Louise and Hannah.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Former bishop jailed for sex attacks on boy

Anthony Pierce abused the boy over a five-year period while he was a priest in the late 1980s.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Teenager jailed for life for Elianne Andam murder

Hassan Sentamu repeatedly stabbed the 15-year-old with a kitchen knife outside a shopping centre.

BBC News - Mar. 13

Woman jailed for faking twins pregnancy to partner

Libby Vernon, from Staffordshire, used a fake baby bump to trick her partner.

BBC News - 2d

Murdered girl's mum says dad would 'never harm' her

Simon Vickers was jailed for murdering his daughter, but her mother insists it was an accident.

BBC News - Mar. 13

South Korea’s Impeached President, Yoon Suk Yeol, Is Released From Jail

The move followed a court ruling that the detention of President Yoon Suk Yeol was invalid, but it won’t affect the insurrection and other charges he faces for declaring martial law.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Crumble, cookies and madeleines – recipes of hope for Iran’s jailed women

Sepideh Gholian’s diary of prison life came out four years ago. Next month, she will publish a cookbook to honour her fellow inmates. Maziar Bahari used to feel sceptical when people talked of the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Texas bill would make identifying as transgender a felony punishable by jail

The bill, while unlikely to pass, highlights the increasing extremism of legislation targeting trans people, especially in Texas, in recent years.

NBC News - Mar. 10

TikToker jailed in Indonesia for telling Jesus to cut his hair

Rights groups have condemned the sentence, made under a controversial online hate-speech law.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Kuwait frees jailed Americans, including veterans held on drug charges

Private consultant Jonathan Franks said that additional Americans he represents are expected to be released by Kuwait later.

CBS News - Mar. 13

Schoolmate arrested in Hawaii girl's 1977 murder released from jail

Gideon Castro was arrested in Utah on a fugitive warrant for suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of 16-year-old Dawn Momohara.

CBS News - Mar. 14

Thief who murdered Amazon driver jailed for at least 30 years

Mark Ross given 30-year minimum term for killing driver whose van he was trying to steal in crash.

BBC News - Mar. 14

Man who stalked Cheryl Tweedy jailed for 16 weeks

A 50-year-old man is sentenced after admitting harassment and breaching a restraining order.

BBC News - Mar. 14

Trump calls for jailing his perceived opponents in Justice Department speech

Speaking from the Great Hall of the Justice Department, Trump targeted former special counsel Jack Smith and referred to Jan. 6 rioters as "hostages."

NBC News - Mar. 14

Georgia's former president handed further four years in jail

The former president of Georgia has been imprisoned since 2021 when he returned to the country.

BBC News - 5d

'After five years in jail, they agree I'm innocent but won't pay out'

Growing calls to make compensation rules for miscarriage of justice victims less strict.

BBC News - 3d

Nicholas Prosper jailed for minimum 49 years for killing family

The judge says his plans were "intelligent, calculating and selfish" and his ambition was notoriety.

BBC News - 3d

Trump to Tesla vandals: 'We are looking for you!!!'

President Trump issued a stark warning to those vandalizing Tesla dealerships across the U.S., threatening extensive jail time. "I look forward to watching the sick terrorist thugs get 20 year jail ...

The Hill - 1d

Inside the downfall of Hong Kong trading titan Simon Sadler

He was a heavyweight in Hong Kong finance and a hometown hero. Now he faces the possibility of jail

Financial Times - Mar. 14

'I was tricked into leaving London for school in Ghana - but it saved me'

Going to school in Ghana was like prison for Londoner Mark Wilberforce, but he feels it kept him from jail.

BBC News - 6d

US deports Venezuelans after judge blocks Trump’s use of wartime law

El Salvador president Nayib Bukele agrees to jail alleged members of Tren de Aragua gang

Financial Times - 6d

What is the 1798 law that Trump used to deport migrants?

The wartime Alien Enemies Act has been controversially used to deport Venezuelans to a mega-jail in El Salvador.

BBC News - 5d

To Finally Close Rikers, Panel Suggests Making It Someone’s Only Job

The jail is “decrepit, dysfunctional, and violent,” according to a report from a commission appointed by the City Council speaker, Adrienne Adams.

The New York Times - 3d

Stephen Lawrence killer admits role in attack, Parole Board says

David Norris was jailed for life in 2012 after he denied being part of the racist attack on Stephen Lawrence.

BBC News - 1d

Love Island star wins dangerous dog appeal case

After Jack Fincham's dog Elvis attacked two people, he wins an appeal against his jail sentence.

BBC News - 1d

Venezuelans sent by Trump to El Salvador had signed paperwork to go home

Families and activists say deportees signed documents to return to Venezuela but were sent to Salvadoran jail instead

Financial Times - 1d

Police recover $769,000 in Tiffany jewelry swallowed by Texas man

The Texas man allegedly asked jail staff if he would be "charged with what's in my stomach."

CBS News - 10h

Haiden Deegan arrested in Walton County, Florida, for street racing, stunt driving

Haiden Deegan was booked into a Walton County jail at 11:26 p.m. Friday night.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Xavier Worthy of Chiefs released from jail, won't face domestic assault charges

Xavier Worthy was taken into custody Friday on a count of third-degree felony assault. However, prosecutors Saturday declined to pursue the case.

CBS News - Mar. 8

Diddy temporarily de-lists $61.5 million Beverly Hills mansion; he remains in jail

The 10-bedroom, 13-bath Holmby Hills property is back on the market, for the same price as the rapper awaits trial.

MarketWatch - Mar. 10

Man accused of killing Hadiya Pendleton to stay in jail as he awaits new trial

Micheail Ward's conviction was thrown out, after an appeals court ruled detectives violated his constitutional rights during his interrogation.

CBS News - Mar. 11

‘Baby jails’ and first steps behind bars: Trump’s immigration agenda embraces family detention again

As the US ramps up enforcement, scenes of family separation and despair from Trump’s first term are repeated. The United States has resumed placing immigrant families in detention, re-embracing ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

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