Zara Aleena's family demands inquiry into claims her killer had sex with prison worker at high security jail
The family of Zara Aleena is calling for a public inquiry into claims that her murderer had sex with a prison worker at the high security jail where he is incarcerated.
An internal investigation is underway, but the family wants a public investigation to address the incident. [ more ]
The Kremlin was never able to fully silence Navalny.
Aleksei Navalny, despite being silenced by the Kremlin, has always found ways to be heard and remained the moral and de facto leader of the opposition to Putin.
While in prison, Navalny used methods like speaking to his lawyers and posting on social media to communicate with the outside world. [ more ]
Former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin stabbed by inmate in federal prison
Former police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed and seriously injured by another inmate at a federal prison in Arizona.
The attack occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, which has been plagued by security lapses and staffing shortages.
Chauvin's stabbing is the second high-profile attack on a federal prisoner in the last five months. [ more ]
Derek Chauvin, police officer who killed George Floyd, stabbed, report says
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of murdering George Floyd, has been seriously injured in a stabbing at a federal correctional institution in Arizona.
Chauvin was stabbed by another inmate, according to an unnamed source.
The stabbing incident occurred on Friday and the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson has not commented on the incident. [ more ]
9 hospitalized after 200 prisoners rush corrections officers in riot at Southern California prison
Eight corrections officers and one incarcerated person were injured in a riot involving 200 inmates in a Southern California prison.
The violence erupted during a contraband investigation when an inmate headbutted a staff member and 200 incarcerated people rushed towards officers attacking them with fists and rocks. [ more ]
Peter Navarro sentenced to four months in prison for defying Jan. 6 committee
Judge scolds former Trump aide Peter Navarro for refusing to comply with congressional panel seeking to understand the attack on the transfer of presidential power.
Navarro could potentially be the first senior Trump White House aide to spend time in prison if his bid to remain free is rejected. [ more ]
'Black Widow' Linda Calvey launches new book with tribute to Jason Moore
Linda Calvey, once known as the Black Widow, has released a new book called Life Inside which details her time in prison and encounters with infamous serial killers.
Calvey included a poem written by convicted killer Jason Moore in her book and supports his campaign for exoneration. [ more ]
People in prison explain what music means to them and how they access it
Incarcerated individuals have found solace and emotional connection through listening to music on tablets in prison.
For Joe Garcia, Taylor Swift's music has helped him cope with his life sentence and provided a sense of nostalgia and focus on more positive emotions. [ more ]
Andrew Malkinson: Innocent man who spent 17 behind bars now sleeping in a tent
Andrew Malkinson, who was wrongfully convicted of rape, is currently living in a tent and on benefits as he awaits compensation for his imprisonment.
The UK government plans to launch a major inquiry to investigate why Malkinson remained in jail despite DNA evidence linking another man to the crime. [ more ]
Cell, street, repeat': Prisoners set up to fail with release into homelessness
Thousands of prisoners are being set up to fail by being released with tents and sleeping bags into a revolving door of homelessness, reoffending and jail, despite a major new scheme to house departing inmates, experts have told The Independent.
Russian opposition leader Navalny resurfaces at frozen gulag
Associated Press MOSCOW Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday released a sardonic statement about his transfer to a Arctic prison colony nicknamed the Polar Wolf, his first appearance since associates lost contact with him three weeks ago.
In Letter Heavy With Irony, Navalny Describes Transfer to Arctic Prison
Aleksei A. Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition leader, published a letter on Tuesday describing an arduous transfer to his new penal colony in the Arctic, the first time his supporters had heard from him in three weeks.
Russia Adds Suspected Owner Of Telegram Channel Allegedly Behind Anti-Semitic Unrest In Daghestan To Wanted List
A resident of Siberia has been sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison for criticizing Stalin and the invasion of Ukraine.
Russia has outlawed criticism of the invasion of Ukraine and the Russian armed forces, resulting in the detention and sentencing of many citizens.
Amnesty International and the Associated Press found evidence that Russia bombed a theater in Mariupol, killing civilians, despite Russia's denial and blame on Ukrainian artillery. [ more ]