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Prison guard had both wrists broken while breaking up gang fight

Pentonville Prison faces severe overcrowding and violence, impacting safety and rehabilitation.

The anteroom to hell': Over 120 killed and 59 injured in attempted escape from DRC's largest prison

The attempted jailbreak at Makala prison resulted in significant casualties, emphasizing the dire conditions and overcrowding issues within the DRC prison system.

HMP Wandsworth living conditions are inhumane', finds report

Wandsworth prison is overcrowded and unsafe, with inhumane conditions made worse by vermin infestations and alarming rates of violence and self-harm among inmates.

Squalid Wandsworth Prison has 'worst year in memory'

HMP Wandsworth faces critical overcrowding and violence, characterized by inhumane conditions and insufficient staffing.

Nearly half of prisoners at HMP Brixton tell watchdog it is easy to obtain drugs

HMP Brixton fails to prepare inmates for release, with overcrowding and lack of programs leading to increased drug use and poor rehabilitation.

The Legacy of the British Legal System Continues to Inflict Misery in Sierra Leone

The justice system in Sierra Leone fails many individuals, particularly those accused of minor crimes, resulting in long detentions without trials.

Prison guard had both wrists broken while breaking up gang fight

Pentonville Prison faces severe overcrowding and violence, impacting safety and rehabilitation.

The anteroom to hell': Over 120 killed and 59 injured in attempted escape from DRC's largest prison

The attempted jailbreak at Makala prison resulted in significant casualties, emphasizing the dire conditions and overcrowding issues within the DRC prison system.

HMP Wandsworth living conditions are inhumane', finds report

Wandsworth prison is overcrowded and unsafe, with inhumane conditions made worse by vermin infestations and alarming rates of violence and self-harm among inmates.

Squalid Wandsworth Prison has 'worst year in memory'

HMP Wandsworth faces critical overcrowding and violence, characterized by inhumane conditions and insufficient staffing.

Nearly half of prisoners at HMP Brixton tell watchdog it is easy to obtain drugs

HMP Brixton fails to prepare inmates for release, with overcrowding and lack of programs leading to increased drug use and poor rehabilitation.

The Legacy of the British Legal System Continues to Inflict Misery in Sierra Leone

The justice system in Sierra Leone fails many individuals, particularly those accused of minor crimes, resulting in long detentions without trials.
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Even the breeze was hot': how incarcerated people survive extreme heat in prison

Extreme heat in prisons is a critical health crisis exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased mortality and psychological distress among inmates.

Florida wants feds to toss out prison heat case claiming inmate rights violations at Miami-Dade facility

Florida corrections officials argue that the U.S. Constitution does not require comfortable prisons, seeking dismissal of a lawsuit over extreme heat conditions.

Georgia State Prisons have housed LGBTQ+ inmates in horrific conditions new DOJ report found

The DOJ report condemns Georgia's prison conditions for violating the Eighth Amendment and highlights risks to LGBTI inmates. They face rampant violence and abuse.

Even the breeze was hot': how incarcerated people survive extreme heat in prison

Extreme heat in prisons is a critical health crisis exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased mortality and psychological distress among inmates.

Florida wants feds to toss out prison heat case claiming inmate rights violations at Miami-Dade facility

Florida corrections officials argue that the U.S. Constitution does not require comfortable prisons, seeking dismissal of a lawsuit over extreme heat conditions.

Georgia State Prisons have housed LGBTQ+ inmates in horrific conditions new DOJ report found

The DOJ report condemns Georgia's prison conditions for violating the Eighth Amendment and highlights risks to LGBTI inmates. They face rampant violence and abuse.
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CNN Reports Luigi Mangione Must Choose Between Chicken Parmesan and a Dish Called Pizza Beans'

Luigi Mangione, accused of killing a CEO, is isolated in a small prison cell and has limited meal options during his awaiting extradition.
#syria

Fox's Trey Yingst Reports On Horrors of Assad's Torture Chambers: Hell On Earth Is An Understatement'

Families in Syria are searching for loved ones imprisoned by Assad's regime, enduring unimaginable despair and harrowing conditions.
The Sednaya prison represents the brutal realities of Assad's regime, with families left without answers.

A number not a name': In Syria, freed prisoners recall horrors of the past

Former prisoners detail severe torture and abuse experienced under the al-Assad regime in Syrian prisons, underscoring the brutality of the regime's crackdown on dissent.

Fox's Trey Yingst Reports On Horrors of Assad's Torture Chambers: Hell On Earth Is An Understatement'

Families in Syria are searching for loved ones imprisoned by Assad's regime, enduring unimaginable despair and harrowing conditions.
The Sednaya prison represents the brutal realities of Assad's regime, with families left without answers.

A number not a name': In Syria, freed prisoners recall horrors of the past

Former prisoners detail severe torture and abuse experienced under the al-Assad regime in Syrian prisons, underscoring the brutality of the regime's crackdown on dissent.
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#incarceration

Special Master Slams Conditions at FCI Dublin in Report | KQED

The facility faced serious issues including staffing shortages and ongoing mistreatment of inmates, prompting concerns about accountability and systemic neglect.

Prisoners Say Routine Use of Lockdowns Has Led to More Violence and Suicides

Mitchell Bolder's tragic suicide highlights the impact of prolonged lockdowns and mental health neglect in prisons.

Opinion: Heat Behind Bars & The Urgent Case for Compassionate Release

Extreme heat affects those in prisons significantly, lacking proper cooling systems, which raises serious health concerns for inmates.

"I Did 4 Years In Women's Prison": 24 Honest Confessions From A Former Inmate

The U.S. houses more than 1.9 million incarcerated individuals, with significant insights into prison life revealed by a former inmate's Reddit discussion.

People Can't Believe These Interviews With Inmates At The Jail Luigi Mangione Is Being Held In Are Real

Prison conditions for Mangione include strict meal times and limited interaction with others due to his cell's design.

Special Master Slams Conditions at FCI Dublin in Report | KQED

The facility faced serious issues including staffing shortages and ongoing mistreatment of inmates, prompting concerns about accountability and systemic neglect.

Prisoners Say Routine Use of Lockdowns Has Led to More Violence and Suicides

Mitchell Bolder's tragic suicide highlights the impact of prolonged lockdowns and mental health neglect in prisons.

Opinion: Heat Behind Bars & The Urgent Case for Compassionate Release

Extreme heat affects those in prisons significantly, lacking proper cooling systems, which raises serious health concerns for inmates.

"I Did 4 Years In Women's Prison": 24 Honest Confessions From A Former Inmate

The U.S. houses more than 1.9 million incarcerated individuals, with significant insights into prison life revealed by a former inmate's Reddit discussion.

People Can't Believe These Interviews With Inmates At The Jail Luigi Mangione Is Being Held In Are Real

Prison conditions for Mangione include strict meal times and limited interaction with others due to his cell's design.
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#harvey-weinstein

Harvey Weinstein sues NYC Department of Corrections for 'medical negligence'

Harvey Weinstein is suing NYC for alleged negligence in medical care while imprisoned at Rikers Island.

Lawyers say they suspect Harvey Weinstein has been deliberately mistreated in prison

Weinstein's lawyers fear he may die due to poor conditions and inadequate medical care in Rikers Island.

Harvey Weinstein sues NYC Department of Corrections for 'medical negligence'

Harvey Weinstein is suing NYC for alleged negligence in medical care while imprisoned at Rikers Island.

Lawyers say they suspect Harvey Weinstein has been deliberately mistreated in prison

Weinstein's lawyers fear he may die due to poor conditions and inadequate medical care in Rikers Island.
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#human-rights

Mentally Ill Detained on Rikers Often Locked up in Cells For Weeks, Report Says

Rikers Island's treatment of mentally ill detainees violates city regulations, leading to severe deterioration of their conditions.

They beat him and killed him': The death of a political prisoner in a Cuban jail

Dania Maria Esplugas vehemently believes her son was murdered by prison authorities, rejecting the government's claims of suicide and highlighting signs of abuse.

Organizations Demand Prison Population Reduction After Helene

North Carolina organizations demand the release of 400 women and 1,500 men from overcrowded prisons following severe hurricane damage and inhumane conditions.

Family of Jailed Iranian Nobel Laureate Says She's Fighting for Her Life

Narges Mohammadi's health is declining in prison due to denial of medical care, and her family fears for her life.

It's about political will': is the Foreign Office failing Britons detained abroad?

Families of detainees face a relentless cycle of hope and disappointment in seeking support from UK foreign secretaries in their struggle for justice.

Fears Grow for Health of Pakistan's Jailed Former Prime Minister Imran Khan

Imran Khan's health is deteriorating in solitary confinement, raising concerns about political motivations behind his imprisonment and the state of his well-being.

Mentally Ill Detained on Rikers Often Locked up in Cells For Weeks, Report Says

Rikers Island's treatment of mentally ill detainees violates city regulations, leading to severe deterioration of their conditions.

They beat him and killed him': The death of a political prisoner in a Cuban jail

Dania Maria Esplugas vehemently believes her son was murdered by prison authorities, rejecting the government's claims of suicide and highlighting signs of abuse.

Organizations Demand Prison Population Reduction After Helene

North Carolina organizations demand the release of 400 women and 1,500 men from overcrowded prisons following severe hurricane damage and inhumane conditions.

Family of Jailed Iranian Nobel Laureate Says She's Fighting for Her Life

Narges Mohammadi's health is declining in prison due to denial of medical care, and her family fears for her life.

It's about political will': is the Foreign Office failing Britons detained abroad?

Families of detainees face a relentless cycle of hope and disappointment in seeking support from UK foreign secretaries in their struggle for justice.

Fears Grow for Health of Pakistan's Jailed Former Prime Minister Imran Khan

Imran Khan's health is deteriorating in solitary confinement, raising concerns about political motivations behind his imprisonment and the state of his well-being.
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#mental-health

6 Virginia Inmates Have Burned Themselves. Lawmakers Want to Know Why.

Conditions at Virginia's Red Onion State Prison have raised concerns after inmates harmed themselves using improvised devices, inviting calls for an investigation.

This Might Be the Worst Thing Happening in Texas Right Now

Solitary confinement practices in Texas prisons are inhumane and traumatizing, highlighting severe mental health issues among inmates.

6 Virginia Inmates Have Burned Themselves. Lawmakers Want to Know Why.

Conditions at Virginia's Red Onion State Prison have raised concerns after inmates harmed themselves using improvised devices, inviting calls for an investigation.

This Might Be the Worst Thing Happening in Texas Right Now

Solitary confinement practices in Texas prisons are inhumane and traumatizing, highlighting severe mental health issues among inmates.
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Inmates bitten by rats and venomous spiders as state of England's prisons laid bare

Prisons in England and Wales are facing severe conditions due to vermin infestations, affecting the health and safety of inmates.
#violence

Authorities launch 'interagency operation' at federal jail in New York housing Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Federal investigators launched a coordinated operation at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center to address violent conditions and improve safety.

Feds launch 'interagency operation' at troubled NYC jail housing Diddy

Federal agencies launched an operation to address increasing violence and safety issues at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.

Atlanta's Fulton county jail is a death sentence', say federal investigators

Fulton County Jail conditions violate constitutional rights, with rampant violence, neglect, and systemic issues leading to extreme mortality rates.

Authorities launch 'interagency operation' at federal jail in New York housing Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Federal investigators launched a coordinated operation at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center to address violent conditions and improve safety.

Feds launch 'interagency operation' at troubled NYC jail housing Diddy

Federal agencies launched an operation to address increasing violence and safety issues at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.

Atlanta's Fulton county jail is a death sentence', say federal investigators

Fulton County Jail conditions violate constitutional rights, with rampant violence, neglect, and systemic issues leading to extreme mortality rates.
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Steve Bannon Says Hunter Biden Wouldn't Last 48 Hours' in Prison After His Own Four Month Stretch: These Are Violent Places'

Bannon believes Hunter Biden may struggle to survive in federal prison due to tough conditions and his history of drug addiction.
#metropolitan-detention-center

Inside the Brooklyn jail where Sean Combs is locked up: violence, squalor and death

Diddy Combs is being held at MDC Brooklyn, known for its horrific conditions and violent environment, after facing serious charges of sexual abuse.

Authorities launch 'interagency operation' at federal jail in New York housing Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Federal agencies have initiated a significant operation at a troubled New York jail amid ongoing concerns over inmate safety and management.

Authorities launch interagency operation' at federal jail in New York housing Sean Diddy' Combs

Federal agencies are investigating safety concerns at the Metropolitan Detention Center amid rising violence and management issues,

Inside the Brooklyn jail where Sean Combs is locked up: violence, squalor and death

Diddy Combs is being held at MDC Brooklyn, known for its horrific conditions and violent environment, after facing serious charges of sexual abuse.

Authorities launch 'interagency operation' at federal jail in New York housing Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Federal agencies have initiated a significant operation at a troubled New York jail amid ongoing concerns over inmate safety and management.

Authorities launch interagency operation' at federal jail in New York housing Sean Diddy' Combs

Federal agencies are investigating safety concerns at the Metropolitan Detention Center amid rising violence and management issues,
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The London Buzz - 22nd October 2024

Paddington Bear has been granted a UK passport, showcasing a creative cultural initiative by the government's Home Office.

'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic, 61, quarantined with scabies in Fort Worth prison: lawyer

Joe Exotic has been quarantined due to scabies, reflecting ongoing health concerns in his prison environment.
#sam-bankman-fried

Sean Diddy' Combs has surprise roommate in federal lockup: Sam Bankman-Fried

Sean Diddy Combs faces serious federal charges after being moved to Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, sharing space with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

P. Diddy and Sam Bankman Fried Are Jail Bunkmates

P. Diddy and Sam Bankman-Fried are unlikely roommates at a notorious federal detention center amid serious criminal allegations.

Extranos companeros de celda en Brooklyn: Sean Combs y Sam Bankman-Fried

Sean Combs enfrenta graves acusaciones en prisión mientras comparte alojamiento con Sam Bankman-Fried, quien también está bajo custodia relacionada con crímenes financieros.

Sean Diddy' Combs has surprise roommate in federal lockup: Sam Bankman-Fried

Sean Diddy Combs faces serious federal charges after being moved to Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, sharing space with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

P. Diddy and Sam Bankman Fried Are Jail Bunkmates

P. Diddy and Sam Bankman-Fried are unlikely roommates at a notorious federal detention center amid serious criminal allegations.

Extranos companeros de celda en Brooklyn: Sean Combs y Sam Bankman-Fried

Sean Combs enfrenta graves acusaciones en prisión mientras comparte alojamiento con Sam Bankman-Fried, quien también está bajo custodia relacionada con crímenes financieros.
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#mdc-brooklyn

Inside the Brooklyn federal jail where Sean 'Diddy' Combs is locked up: violence, squalor and death

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces severe jail conditions at MDC Brooklyn after his sex trafficking arrest, which has a history of violence and neglect.

Federal Officials Have Increased Staff in Recent Months at NY Jail Where Sean 'Diddy' Combs Is Held

The MDC Brooklyn requires urgent reforms due to dangerous conditions, staffing shortages, and judicial concerns.

Inside the Brooklyn federal jail where Sean 'Diddy' Combs is locked up: violence, squalor and death

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces severe jail conditions at MDC Brooklyn after his sex trafficking arrest, which has a history of violence and neglect.

Federal Officials Have Increased Staff in Recent Months at NY Jail Where Sean 'Diddy' Combs Is Held

The MDC Brooklyn requires urgent reforms due to dangerous conditions, staffing shortages, and judicial concerns.
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From SBF to Al Sharpton: The infamous inmates of MDC, where Diddy is awaiting trial - Brooklyn Magazine

Diddy is awaiting trial while detained at Brooklyn's notorious Metropolitan Detention Center known for its brutal living conditions.
#human-rights-violations

Gunfire, gang rapes and missing inmates: Inside a deadly DRC jailbreak

The disastrous conditions in Makala prison exacerbated a deadly escape attempt, resulting in significant loss of life and human rights violations.

Israel Is Holding Thousands of Palestinians Captive - Including Children

The ongoing Israeli raids and detentions of Palestinians raise serious concerns about human rights abuses and the treatment of detainees.

EU slaps sanctions on Russian justice officials blamed for jailing Alexei Navalny

The EU imposed sanctions on Russian officials responsible for Alexei Navalny's imprisonment and death.
The sanctions involve asset freezes and travel bans on 33 officials and two prisons, holding Russia's political leadership accountable for human rights violations.

Gunfire, gang rapes and missing inmates: Inside a deadly DRC jailbreak

The disastrous conditions in Makala prison exacerbated a deadly escape attempt, resulting in significant loss of life and human rights violations.

Israel Is Holding Thousands of Palestinians Captive - Including Children

The ongoing Israeli raids and detentions of Palestinians raise serious concerns about human rights abuses and the treatment of detainees.

EU slaps sanctions on Russian justice officials blamed for jailing Alexei Navalny

The EU imposed sanctions on Russian officials responsible for Alexei Navalny's imprisonment and death.
The sanctions involve asset freezes and travel bans on 33 officials and two prisons, holding Russia's political leadership accountable for human rights violations.
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Elderly tax scammer avoids MDC Brooklyn after judge's intervention

Colucci avoids prison at MDC due to dangerous conditions after judge's concerns.
#hmp-wandsworth

Ministers 'ignoring serious concerns over violence and staffing at HMP Wandsworth' - new report

HMP Wandsworth faces severe issues like violence, low staffing, and inhumane conditions, neglected by ministers, according to a recent report.

Inside overcrowded, vermin-infested' Wandsworth jail as guard accused of inmate sex

Inspectors warned about crumbling, overcrowded HMP Wandsworth with systemic failures and recent scandals including a prison officer allegedly having sex with an inmate.

Ministers 'ignoring serious concerns over violence and staffing at HMP Wandsworth' - new report

HMP Wandsworth faces severe issues like violence, low staffing, and inhumane conditions, neglected by ministers, according to a recent report.

Inside overcrowded, vermin-infested' Wandsworth jail as guard accused of inmate sex

Inspectors warned about crumbling, overcrowded HMP Wandsworth with systemic failures and recent scandals including a prison officer allegedly having sex with an inmate.
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#public-safety

The Tories are letting stalkers and abusers out of prison - what better way to start an election campaign? | Frances Ryan

Politicians overlook justice system chaos, leading to unfair prison conditions, early release of offenders, risk to public safety, and inadequate support for victims.

Zip ties, cold air, strip searches: Ont. jail officials probe alleged assault on inmates by guards | CBC News

An investigation is underway into a reported assault on inmates by officers at an Ontario jail, following a disturbing incident captured on video.

The Tories are letting stalkers and abusers out of prison - what better way to start an election campaign? | Frances Ryan

Politicians overlook justice system chaos, leading to unfair prison conditions, early release of offenders, risk to public safety, and inadequate support for victims.

Zip ties, cold air, strip searches: Ont. jail officials probe alleged assault on inmates by guards | CBC News

An investigation is underway into a reported assault on inmates by officers at an Ontario jail, following a disturbing incident captured on video.
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Op-Ed | New York must protect incarcerated Trans people by passing the GIRDS Act now | amNewYork

Prisons and jails can be dehumanizing and cruel, especially for transgender individuals.

At FCI Dublin, all of the prisoners have been cleared out

All inmates from FCI Dublin have been transferred, released, or placed in community settings following the closure due to dysfunction and abuse at the facility.

Texas Prisons Are Keeping Inmates At Sweltering Temperatures

Prisons in Texas have extreme heat conditions reaching above 100 degrees, impacting both inmates and staff.
The lack of air conditioning in Texas state prisons contributes to staff shortages and difficulties in filling vacancies.

Wandsworth Prison: Rats and sewage unbearable, volunteer says

Conditions at HMP Wandsworth are described as unbearable, with basic standards not being met and safety concerns rampant.
#political-activism

The UK must change its position': the wife of Briton jailed by Vladimir Putin on taking up her husband's fight

Evgenia Kara-Murza remains composed despite the risks to her husband serving a sentence in a Siberian jail.
British government's delayed response to meeting with Evgenia Kara-Murza reflects lack of attention to Russian opposition issues.

Italian antifascist could be released from Hungary jail due to EU election candidacy

Ilaria Salis, an antifascist activist imprisoned in Hungary, accepted a European Parliament candidacy, potentially granting her immunity and freedom.

The UK must change its position': the wife of Briton jailed by Vladimir Putin on taking up her husband's fight

Evgenia Kara-Murza remains composed despite the risks to her husband serving a sentence in a Siberian jail.
British government's delayed response to meeting with Evgenia Kara-Murza reflects lack of attention to Russian opposition issues.

Italian antifascist could be released from Hungary jail due to EU election candidacy

Ilaria Salis, an antifascist activist imprisoned in Hungary, accepted a European Parliament candidacy, potentially granting her immunity and freedom.
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El Chapo's desperate pleas for more supermax prison visits, calls with wife, daughters rejected

A Brooklyn federal judge rejected El Chapo's request for more contact with family, directing him to address the Bureau of Prisons.

ICE Under Fire for Solitary Confinement of Immigrants Amid Suicide Attempts

Charles Leo Daniel was held in solitary confinement for an extended period before his death.
There have been multiple suicide attempts and hunger strikes at the NWDC following Daniel's death.

Force used 10 times a week against women in Eastwood prison - report

High use of force at HMP Eastwood
Rising incidents involving mental health problems

Perspective | Watchdog reports cite long-standing crises in federal prisons

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is facing criticism for dangerous housing conditions and failing to correct problems, potentially risking the safety of inmates and the public.
The agency has a history of long-standing challenges and a broken system, as highlighted by critical watchdog reports and inclusion in the High-Risk list.

Prison Lockdowns Are Becoming More Frequent and More Brutal Across the US

Many prisons in the US have placed general population adults under lockdown for prolonged periods of time.
Lockdowns in prisons often result in inhumane treatment and deprivation of basic needs.

The Guardian view on overcrowded prisons: James Timpson's arrival is a signal of hope | Editorial

The appointment of James Timpson as prisons minister signals a socially liberal, reformist approach to criminal justice, focusing on rehabilitation over punishment.

The prison and court systems are on the verge of collapse. Why aren't Labour or the Tories talking about it? | Samira Shackle

The criminal justice system in England and Wales is on the brink of collapse due to overcrowded prisons and underfunding.

Woman arrested after video apparently shows UK prison officer having sex with inmate

Prison officer arrested after video allegedly showing sex with inmate emerges from HMP Wandsworth
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