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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 -
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 - 3d -
Just Stop Oil protester, 78, who was returned to jail as no tag fitted her, on her life inside
Gaie Delap on the shocking failures in healthcare and support she saw in jail, and how she coped with being there. “I was behind bars for Christmas, new year and my birthday on 10 January,” said ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 -
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 -
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 - Mar. 17 -
'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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
Former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom handed two-year jail sentence in France
Former Narbonne president has faced financial charges Elsom not in court and his whereabouts remain unknown The former Australia rugby union captain Rocky Elsom was sentenced to two years in ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Man who murdered mother, brother and sister in Luton jailed for at least 49 years
Nicholas Prosper, 19, shot his family as part of failed plot to kill 30 children at his former primary school. A “truly evil” 19-year-old who murdered his mother and two younger siblings as part of ...The Guardian - 5d -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Trump: Tesla vandals should face 20 years in jail, be sent to El Salvador
President Donald Trump seemed to issue a warning to individuals who participate in Tesla vandalisms, as reports of destruction of vehicles surge across the country.ABC News - 2d -
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 - 3d -
Gérard Depardieu's sexual assault trial set to begin
The French actor is accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021 and faces up to five years in jail.BBC News - 21h -
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 - 5d -
Man Accused of Shoplifting Dies at Brooklyn Courthouse
The cause of death was not immediately clear. Four other people have died this year in city jails or just after being released from custody.The New York Times - 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 FridayABC News - Mar. 7 -
Turkish court orders Istanbul mayor jailed pending trial on corruption charges
A court has formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's key rival and ordered him jailed pending trial on corruption chargesABC News - 1d -
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 - 6d -
Utah judge orders release of suspect in 1977 Hawaii killing after prosecution stalls
A 66-year-old suspect in the 1977 killing of a Hawaii teenager was released from a Utah jail on Thursday after prosecutors in Honolulu said they weren’t ready to proceed with a murder charge ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Turkish court orders key Erdogan rival jailed pending trial on corruption charges
A court formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges.NBC News - 2d -
1,100 arrested in furious Istanbul protests after Turkey's government jails the city's mayor
A Turkish court jailed Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu, President Erdogan’s main rival, pending a corruption trial and inflamed the biggest protests in a decade.NBC News - 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 - 3d -
Teenager sentenced to life for south London murder of Elianne Andam
Hassan Sentamu jailed for at least 23 years for fatal stabbing of Elianne, 15, in Croydon after row over teddy bear. A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a 15-year-old girl ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Turkey prosecutors request arrest of Istanbul mayor, Erdogan's top challenger
A court will decide whether the popular opposition figure will be jailed.ABC News - 2d -
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 -
Woman jailed for faking twins pregnancy to partner
Libby Vernon, from Staffordshire, used a fake baby bump to trick her partner.BBC News - 4d -
Fierce protests in Turkey after Erdogan rival jailed
Protests against the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who denies corruption charges, continued on Sunday.BBC News - 1d -
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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 -
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 -
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
