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Inside the hunt for hidden cells in Sednaya prison, Syria’s ‘human slaughterhouse’
Exclusive: The Guardian gains access to Sednaya jail, where prisoners are rumoured to be trapped underground – as desperate relatives wait for news. The celebrations in Damascus were interrupted by ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Reports of people trapped underground at notorious Syrian prison
It is thought thousands of people could still be trapped in hidden parts of the notorious Saydnaya prison.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Week 14 inactives: Who's in and who's out?
AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
California man charged with breaking out of federal prison 8 years ago
A 55-year-old fugitive who had been on the run for eight years after escaping from a federal prison in California has been caught and indicted, the U.S. attorney’s office said last week.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Tears of joy and sadness as ‘disappeared’ Syrians emerge from Assad’s prisons
Men, women and children, many jailed for speaking out against regime, reunite with their families. Syria live – latest updates As Syrian rebels led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
As Syrian Rebels Take Charge, Freeing Prisoners of Assad Is a Priority
Many people want to determine the fates of loved ones who disappeared into a notorious military prison that was a symbol of human rights abuses under President Bashar al-Assad.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Who are the rebels in Syria?
The Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Inside a High-Stakes U.S.-China Prisoner Swap
A Stanford student and a Uyghur activist are among those who waged a long battle to get attention from Washington for family members jailed in China.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 7 -
Man Who Kidnapped Woman From Bloomberg’s Colorado Ranch Gets 22 Years in Prison
Joseph Beecher was intent on killing the media mogul and inquired about his family before taking a housekeeper hostage, officials said.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Lawyers say they suspect Harvey Weinstein has been deliberately mistreated in prison
According to Weinstein’s legal team, the disgraced movie producer has faced egregious conditions while jailed. Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers are afraid he will die during his incarceration at Rikers ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Who is David Sacks?
Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Trump names AI, crypto czar Venture capitalist David Sacks will serve as White House czar for artificial ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Catholic nun arrested for bringing mafia messages to prisoners
An Italian nun was arrested Thursday as part of a long investigation that led to the arrests of 25 suspects and the seizure of over 1,800,000 euros.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Ex-British soldier pleads not guilty to 'Bloody Sunday' murders after judge clears the way for trial
A former British soldier will be tried for the murder of two men who were killed during the 1972 “Bloody Sunday” disturbances in Londonderry, Northern Ireland’s second-biggest city, after a judge ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Soldier F pleads not guilty to murders on Bloody Sunday
Soldier F is accused of two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in 1972.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
U.S. government to close Dublin women's prison after years of abuse
The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing the notorious "rape club" women's prison in Dublin and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Professional poker player pleads guilty to massive bettor fraud scheme
Cory Zeidman, 63, was arrested in connection with the $25 million scheme in 2021.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Legendary drug lord released after serving 25 years in U.S. prison
Fabio Ochoa Vásquez and his brothers amassed a fortune when cocaine started flooding the U.S. in the late 1970s and early 1980s.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Poker pro pleads guilty to bettor fraud scheme
A professional poker player pleaded guilty to defrauding bettors by falsely claiming to have inside information on sporting events.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Iranian Nobel Laureate Released From Prison for 21 Days on Medical Grounds
The temporary suspension of Narges Mohammadi’s sentence comes amid an intensified crackdown on women’s freedoms in Iran.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
What Two Decades in Prison Have Taught Me About Regret
I am surrounded by men who live with regret. And that regret is an incarceration every bit as real as the towering walls around us.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Iran Releases Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Laureate, From Prison for 21 Days
The activist, whose health has deteriorated, had bone surgery last month. She was just 19 when Iran’s morality police detained her.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Founder of Failed Crypto Lending Platform Celsius Network Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Alexander Mashinsky faces decades in prison after illegally manipulating prices and admitting to commodities and securities fraud.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Trump picks Peter Navarro, who went to prison for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena, as top trade adviser
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Peter Navarro will serve as “Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing” in his next White House term.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Pleads Guilty to Fraud
The founder of crypto lender Celsius has admitted to lying to customers about how their money would be used and manipulating markets for his personal gain.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Florida woman who led a nearly $200 million Ponzi scheme sentenced to 20 years in prison
Federal prosecutors said Florida resident Johanna Garcia led a Ponzi scheme that raised nearly $200 million and lost investors nearly $90 million.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths
The serial killer nurse has been interviewed over more deaths and collapses at two hospitals.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Disgraced New Orleans priest pleads guilty to rape and kidnapping
An investigation revealed Lawrence Hecker had confessed to molesting multiple juveniles over his decades of service with the Archdiocese of New Orleans.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Vikes WR Addison pleads not guilty to DUI charges
Vikings WR Jordan Addison pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor DUI charges stemming from a July arrest.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Founder of failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network pleads guilty to fraud charges
The founder and former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, admitting that he misled customers about the businessABC News - Dec. 3 -
Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges
Lawrence Hecker, who was indicted last year on charges related to a sexual assault in the 1970s, pleaded guilty on Tuesday just before jury selection for his trial was set to begin.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
NGOs demand investigation into the prison death of a Cuban protester
Non-governmental organizations monitoring Cuban prisons are demanding an investigation into the death of a man imprisoned since 2021 after being arrested for participating in historic protests ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
NGOs demand investigation into the prison death of a Cuban protester
HAVANA (AP) — Non-governmental organizations monitoring Cuban prisons demanded an investigation Tuesday into the death of a man imprisoned since 2021 after being arrested for participating in ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Alex Mashinsky: founder of bankrupt crypto firm to plead guilty to fraud
Mashinsky, 59, who led Celsius and was charged last year on seven criminal counts, agrees to plead guilty to two. Alex Mashinsky, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, said ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky pleads guilty in fraud case
Cryptocurrency lender’s former chief reaches agreement with prosecutors in criminal caseFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Retired New Orleans priest pleads guilty to kidnapping and raping boy in 1970s
Lawrence Hecker, 93, is set to receive a life sentence after admitting to attacking boy in church bell tower. Shortly before a jury was supposed to be chosen for his trial on criminal charges of ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Who Are the Syrian Rebels Who Seized Aleppo?
The group now advancing, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, says it wants to replace the Assad government with one inspired by Islamic principles.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Who will be the Pentagon's No. 2?
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Who will be the Pentagon's No. 2? Eyes in Washington, D.C. are on ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Michelin-starred chef pleads with thieves to return £25,000 worth of stolen pies
Tommy Banks urges those who stole van packed with 2,500 pies to ‘do the right thing’ so food can go to people in need. A Michelin-starred chef has appealed to thieves who stole his van which had ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Woman pleads guilty in DUI crash that killed newlywed bride, gets 25 years
Jamie Lee Komoroski pleaded guilty to multiple charges in the 2023 crash that killed Samantha Miller and Aric Hutchinson in Folly Beach, South Carolina.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Woman accused of killing bride in DUI golf cart crash pleads guilty
Jamie Komoroski pleaded guilty after being accused of killing a bride when she crashed into a newlywed couple’s golf cart while driving under the influence. Samantha Miller’s family spoke in court ...NBC News - Dec. 2