Sentenced Prison Espionage

Ukraine and Russia clash over prisoners of war

World - Yahoo News - November 3

High-security prison 'like an airport' for drones

Inmates are burning holes in cell windows to allow in the drones in at the prison, inspectors say.

Prison stocks jump on expectations of more detentions

Shares of GEO Group and CoreCivic surged on Wednesday in expectation that President-elect Donald Trump’s administration will detain more immigrants in facilities run by the companies.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Suzy Lamplugh murder suspect dies in prison

John Cannan was serving a life sentence for the murder of Bristol woman Shirley Banks.

Homeless prison leavers twice as likely to reoffend

New data suggests prison leavers who are homeless are more likely to commit another offence.

Ex-soldier Khalife changes plea and admits prison escape

He remains on trial at Woolwich Crown Court on three other charges.

Why Tesla, crypto and prisons are Trump trade winners

As the dust settles on a post-election stock market rally, some firms have already gained.

'My autistic son is like a prisoner in hospital'

Sebastian has been deemed fit for discharge but the 19-year-old has nowhere suitable to go.

Charles Manson spoke of more killings in prison tapes

In newly released audio featured in a documentary, Manson appears to speak about previously unknown killings.

Diddy called witnesses from prison, prosecutors say

The star is accused of paying inmates for their phone privileges, and trying to influence witnesses.

New plans unveiled for early prisoner release

The Scottish government is proposing to lower the minimum term served by prisoners who are on short sentences.

Would removing foreign prisoners ease pressure on jails?

The government is hoping to pass emergency legislation to let out prisoners early to ease overcrowding.

Backlog of prisoners needing tags 'back to normal level', says minister

Probation officers had told the BBC offenders were recalled to prison as tag fitters were not available.

Prison layouts reportedly leaked on dark web in data breach

The Ministry of Justice said it is "aware of a breach of data to the prison estate" and has taken "immediate action".

Prison for plotter in scheme to kidnap German health minister

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Biden’s easy case for clemency: prisoners in home confinement

This group of people has proven to be trustworthy and safe in our society.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

New law on early release of prisoners is passed

Most prisoners serving less than four years will now be released after serving 40% of their sentence, rather than 50%.

3 Americans freed as part of prisoner swap with China

The White House said Wednesday it had secured the release of three Americans who had been detained in China as part of a prisoner swap with Beijing. A spokesperson for the National Security Council ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

China Releases Three American Prisoners in Swap With U.S.

The releases were part of a complex series of deals the Biden administration has reached to bring home U.S. citizens from countries with which the U.S. has an adversarial relationship.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Three Americans released in US-China prisoner exchange

The exchange was reportedly months in the making, and included the release of at least one Chinese citizen in US custody.

What's behind the U.S.-China prisoner swap

The White House announced a deal with China Wednesday to free Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung, who the U.S. considered wrongfully imprisoned. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has more ...

Three Americans released by China in prisoner swap

Three Americans were safely in U.S. custody after a rare prisoner swap between the U.S. and China. An American official said the U.S. turned over two Chinese nationals in return for the release of ...

Call from Holly Newton's family to review domestic abuse law to be considered

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper tells the BBC it is an "extremely important issue" after 15-year-old Holly Newton's murder by her ex-boyfriend.

Pair sentenced for drug supply after teenager died

Lucy Hill, 16, died in December 2022 after taking MDMA and collapsing at a nightclub.

Miss Rwanda given suspended sentence for drink-driving

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Jailed teenager freed after appealing riot sentence

Dylan Willis, 18, had his 14 month sentence suspended for two years by Court of Appeal judges.

Medical worker sentenced in Ginsberg health data leak

A former health care worker who illegally leaked the health records of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison. Trent Russell, 34, worked as the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Prosecutors plan to fight Trump’s push to dismiss hush-money case

Possible delay of 26 November court date comes as outcome of case left in question following election win. Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal hush-money case said in a letter on ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Legal analysis of delays in Trump's "hush money" sentencing

President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing for his "hush money" conviction could be put on hold until after he completes his upcoming presidency. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has a ...

Prosecutors urge judge to consider postponing Trump's sentencing

President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Politics - CBS News - November 19

When will Trump face sentencing in "hush money" case?

The Manhattan district attorney said Tuesday he agrees with postponing sentencing in President-elect Donald Trump's "hush money" case. Judge Juan Merchan has yet to make a decision. CBS News legal ...

Woman linked to 14 poisoning murders is sentenced to death

Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.

World - CBS News - November 20

Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Is Sentenced to 18 Years

Mr. Hwang was convicted in July for his role in the collapse of his investment firm that caused roughly $10 billion in losses for several Wall Street banks.

Business - The New York Times - November 21

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