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New York Postpolitics3 hrs ago
California Parole Board Regulations Face Lawsuit Over Early Release Eligibility
A victims' rights group filed suit against new parole board rules that could expand early release options for some inmates serving life sentences. The regulations address eligibility for certain convictions including murder and crimes against children.
washingtonpost.compolitics2 days ago
Pardon Attorney Recommended Clemency for All Federal Death Row Inmates
A former Department of Justice pardon attorney recommended clemency for every federal death row inmate. Officials granted clemency in 37 of the 40 cases.
The Independentworld3 days agoUpdated
Florida Schedules Executions of 74-Year-Old and 80-Year-Old Inmates This Month
Dennis Sochor faces lethal injection today for a 1982 murder. Dominick Anthony Occhicone is set for July 28 after nearly four decades on death row.
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cnet.comworld7 days ago
New Jersey Department of Corrections Confirms Four Suicides at State Prison in 2024 and 2025
Al Jazeera reported on suicides at New Jersey State Prison, including the cases of Peter Rusch and three others. Inmates described conditions in disciplinary units and interactions with staff. The New Jersey Department of Corrections confirmed the deaths and said every case is in…
world7 days ago
Prison Holds LGBT Sports Day With Drag Performance
HMP Moorland organized an LGBT sports day that included a drag performance for inmates. Roughly half the prisoners are convicted sex offenders. A former prison governor criticized the event.
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Inmates Attack Guards During Prison Revolt, Officials Say
Inmates seized firearms and fired on guards during a deadly prison uprising. Officials reported that gang members beat and shot staff members.
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abcnews.go.comworld10 days agoUpdated
Sri Lanka Prison Clash Kills 26 Inmates and Officials
Clashes at Negombo prison left 26 dead and more than 100 wounded after rival gangs fought and inmates attacked guards. Order was restored Monday evening with leaders transferred and security reinforced. Three investigations are examining the causes.
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revolver.newspolitics15 days ago
Idaho Opens New Firing Squad Execution Chamber
Idaho has opened a $1.2 million firing squad chamber at its maximum security prison and will begin using the method this month. Eight death row inmates are scheduled to face the new procedure.
uctoday.comworld22 days ago
Murdaugh Defense Withdraws Request for Civilian Clothes at Upcoming Hearing
Alex Murdaugh's lawyers withdrew a motion asking that he appear unshackled and in civilian clothes at a status conference. Prosecutors had opposed the request, citing security concerns and arguing that Murdaugh should receive the same treatment as other inmates.
nypost.comworld27 days ago
Three Inmates Get Whole-Life Orders for Killing Convicted Child Murderer at HMP Wakefield
Leeds Crown Court sentenced Mark Fellows, Lee Newell and David Taylor to whole-life orders on Friday for the November 2024 stabbing death of Kyle Bevan inside HMP Wakefield. The three men already faced life sentences for prior murders.
rte.ieworld28 days ago
Three Inmates Receive Whole-Life Orders for Murder at HMP Wakefield
A Leeds Crown Court jury convicted Mark Fellows, David Taylor and Lee Newell of stabbing fellow prisoner Kyle Bevan 25 times on 4 November. The judge imposed whole-life orders on all three men.
morningstaronline.co.ukpolitics29 days ago
Federal judge blocks prison policy ending hormone treatments for transgender inmates
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of a Bureau of Prisons policy that phased out taxpayer-funded hormone treatments. The order requires officials to continue providing treatments and accommodations under prior rules while litigation continues.
nypost.comworld37 days ago
Three Inmates on Trial for Killing Convicted Child Murderer Kyle Bevan at HMP Wakefield
Mark Fellows, David Taylor and Lee Newell are accused of stabbing Kyle Bevan more than 30 times inside his cell at HMP Wakefield on November 4.
ABC Newspolitics40 days ago
Army Continues Routine Execution Protocol Drills Conducted for Past 20 Years
The U.S. Army rejected reports that it is preparing to carry out executions for its four death-row inmates. Officials said the drills are standard practice conducted for the past 20 years.
Washington Examinerpolitics46 days ago
Supreme Court Agrees to Decide Whether First Step Act Time Credits Can Be Challenged via Habeas Corpus
The justices will examine whether inmates may challenge earned time credits through habeas corpus petitions. The case stems from a pro se filing by William Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year racketeering sentence.
Washington Examinerpolitics46 days ago
Women’s Liberation Front Holds Congressional Lobbying Event on Women’s Spaces
WoLF completed a weeklong lobbying trip and met with more than 30 congressional offices. The group displayed banners and presented cases involving male inmates at Logan Correctional Center.
nypost.comworld49 days ago
Texas Prisons Ban Hardback and Used Books After Drug Tests
Texas prison officials implemented a new policy in April restricting hardback and used books sent to inmates. The change follows tests that found synthetic drugs on 385 books last year.
reason.comworld49 days ago
Former Santa Clara County Jail Guard Sentenced to 45 Days
Francisco Izayas Castillo received a 45-day jail term after a jury found him guilty of misdemeanor battery. The conviction followed a 2022 incident in which he was accused of assisting two inmates in an assault.
washingtonpost.compolitics51 days ago
Federal judge considers Bureau of Prisons policy on hormone treatments for inmates
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday over whether the Bureau of Prisons can phase out taxpayer-funded hormone drugs for inmates diagnosed with gender dysphoria. The hearing addressed a class-action lawsuit challenging an executive order directing agencies to stop funding suc…
South China Morning Postpolitics52 days ago
Animal Rights Group Urges Vegan Meals at Malaysian Prison Holding Former Prime Minister
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent a letter on Tuesday to the director of Kajang Prison asking that former prime minister Najib Razak and other inmates receive vegan meals. The group stated that such a policy could reduce costs, improve health, and promote non-viole…
abcnews.go.compolitics54 days ago
Democratic Report: Progressive Cultural Positions Cost Working-Class Support
A party review of the 2024 election has drawn criticism for its timing and content. The document highlights a campaign advertisement that featured statements on transgender medical procedures for inmates.
Le Mondeworld59 days ago
France and Turkey Report Highest Prison Overcrowding in Europe
A report commissioned by the Council of Europe found that France and Turkey each have 131 inmates for every 100 prison places. The data, compiled by the University of Lausanne, covers conditions in 46 member states and dates to early 2025.
world60 days ago
Former Guard Testifies Epstein Received Special Treatment at Federal Jail
A former corrections officer told House Oversight Committee members that Jeffrey Epstein received extra linens, a CPAP machine, and medications not available to other inmates. The testimony occurred amid renewed review of Epstein's 2019 death at the Metropolitan Corrections Cente…
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rte.iepolitics63 days ago
Whistleblower Alleges Ghislaine Maxwell Received Some Accommodations Not Given to Other Inmates at Texas Federal Prison
Whistleblower Noella Turnage, a former employee of Federal Prison Camp Bryan, detailed special accommodations for Ghislaine Maxwell including private family visits that shut down inmate visitation, food deliveries to her room and direct warden access. Maxwell was transferred to t…
foxnews.comworld65 days ago
Former South Carolina Police Officer Convicted in 2015 Walter Scott Killing Eligible for Early Release
Michael Slager, the former South Carolina police officer who fatally shot Walter Scott in 2015, could be released early from prison to a halfway house under the First Step Act. The bipartisan criminal justice reform law allows certain inmates to serve part of their sentence in su…
New York Postpolitics70 days ago
Inmates Report Transfer After Speaking About Ghislaine Maxwell at Texas Prison
Inmates at a low-security federal prison camp in Texas said they were moved to a higher-security facility in Houston after giving media interviews about Ghislaine Maxwell's treatment. Some reported being berated by the warden for discussing Maxwell's arrival at the minimum-securi…
GB Newsworld78 days ago
England and Wales Prison Recalls Reach 48,327, Up 29% Amid Overcrowding Reforms
Prison recalls across England and Wales hit 48,327 in the past year, marking a 29 percent increase from 2024, according to Ministry of Justice figures. The surge follows the SDS40 early release scheme introduced in September 2024 to ease overcrowding, which has freed 60,108 inmat…
news.sky.comfinance92 days ago
Duncan Heaton Pleads Guilty to Two Prison Attempted Murders, Sentencing Set for May 2025
Duncan Heaton, serving a life sentence for murder, has pleaded guilty to attempted murders of two inmates at separate prisons in 2024. He is due to be sentenced on May 6, 2025, after admitting to attacks at HMP Full Sutton and HMP Wakefield.
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UK Prisons Saw 179 Erroneous Releases in Past Year, Down from 262; Government Launches Biometrics Initiative
UK prisons released 179 prisoners in error between April 2024 and March 2025, according to Ministry of Justice data. The government plans to introduce digital identities, fingerprints, and facial scans for inmates to address the issue. An additional 50 erroneous releases occurred…
queenseagle.comworld103 days ago
New York Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani Sends Passover Letter to Rikers Island Inmates
New York State Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani wrote a letter to inmates at Rikers Island for their Passover seder, drawing parallels between their experiences and the Jewish exodus from Egypt. The letter acknowledges the inmates' faith amid uncertainty and feelings of loneliness…