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fromAxios
18 hours ago

Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell: "I do not believe he died by suicide"

Maxwell does not believe Epstein died by suicide and sees no evidence that his death protected powerful people; she criticizes prison vulnerabilities.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Prison staff fake checks on suicidal inmates as deaths soar, watchdog warns

Widespread falsification of records regarding checks on suicidal inmates has been reported, exacerbating a rise in prisoner deaths and complaints.
Public health
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

West London prison staff failed to spot epilepsy risk before man, 32, found dead in cell

Review of information sharing regarding medical conditions for prisoners is necessary after a death related to epilepsy in a west London prison.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hanging points death toll unacceptable', attorney general Michelle Rowland says, urging states to review practices

Michelle Rowland urges review of prisons due to unacceptable deaths linked to hanging points.
Accelerated justice reforms to be discussed among state and territory attorneys-general.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Police investigate alleged attack on prison officer by Southport triple killer

The attack reportedly happened during a Taylor Swift-themed workshop, resulting in injuries to 10 others, highlighting the escalation of violence in prisons.
UK news
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fromNew York Post
3 months ago

MS-13 gangbangers in US illegally allegedly stabbed three Va. correction officers in heinous attack: officials

A violent attack by MS-13 gang members on correctional officers highlights safety risks faced by prison staff and concerns over illegal immigration.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Prison officers may get stab-proof vests after attack by alleged bomb plotter

Prison officers could be given stab-proof vests after several staff were attacked, allegedly by Manchester bomb plotter Hashem Abedi, highlighting safety concerns in UK jails.
UK news
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
France news

French prisons hit by wave of attacks after clampdown on drug traffickers

France is investigating coordinated prison attacks linked to heightened actions against drug traffickers, coinciding with upcoming law enforcement measures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK news

Ban inmates from cooking after Hashem Abedi assault, says prison union

Prison officers' union calls for cooking bans after attack by terrorist inmate.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

French prisons hit by wave of attacks after clampdown on drug traffickers

France is investigating coordinated prison attacks linked to heightened actions against drug traffickers, coinciding with upcoming law enforcement measures.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Ex-colleague of guards attacked at Frankland warns prisons more dangerous than ever'

Prisons are becoming increasingly dangerous for staff due to overcrowding and longer sentences.
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