Squatter in $2.3m mansion gets light sentence
Tameika Goode received only a $500 fine and three months in jail after squatting in a Maryland mansion for nine months, sparking outrage over state laws that favour tenants.
Category : Prisons
Alabama Prison Activists Moved to Solitary After Documentary
Three incarcerated activists featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary 'The Alabama Solution' have been transferred to solitary confinement, sparking fears of retaliation for their prison strike advocacy.
Prison Officer's Illicit Affair with Gangster Inmate
A besotted prison officer faces up to a decade behind bars after admitting misconduct for a forbidden sexual relationship with a dangerous gangster inmate at HMP Lindholme.
Daughter's Horror Watching Blaze Kill Mum in Shrewsbury
Jessica Richards witnessed the inferno that killed her mother Rose Roberts, 81, in the 14th-century Perches House. The historic property, used in A Christmas Carol, was her mother's life's work.
Murder Probe After Inmate Dies in Prison Attack
A 28-year-old prisoner from HMP Highpoint has died after an alleged assault by a fellow inmate, prompting a murder investigation by police in Cambridge.
Teen Dies After Tractor Overturns in County Durham
A 14-year-old boy died from a brain injury and cardiac arrest after being trapped under an overturned utility vehicle on a farm in Burnopfield, an inquest has heard.
Colombia's Public Utility Law Frees Jailed Mothers
Over 200 women with caring responsibilities have been released from Colombian prisons under the Public Utility Law, offering a second chance to mothers who committed crimes out of desperation.
Rescue Team Gets £38k After Walkers Skip Hotel Bill
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team receives over £38,000 in donations after two walkers they saved from Scafell Pike ran away without paying their hotel bill.
Prison Officer Reveals Systemic Violence in UK Jails
A former prison officer details how the UK prison system perpetuates violence, leading to rising murders that traumatise inmates and staff, challenging the inevitability of such brutality.
50,000 UK Prisoners Freed Early to Ease Overcrowding
Nearly 50,000 inmates in England and Wales have been released early under a government initiative to tackle prison overcrowding, with data showing a sharp rise in recalls to custody.
Heritage Issues Halt Prison Drone Security Grilles
HMP Manchester's plan to install security grilles to combat drone drug deliveries is stalled by heritage concerns over the Grade II listed Victorian building, despite warnings of a national security threat.
Prison Recall Crisis: Offenders Breaking Probation for Jail Drug Trade
Exclusive figures reveal the recalled prisoner population in England and Wales has more than doubled since 2018, with union officials warning some offenders are deliberately breaching probation to profit from lucrative prison drug markets.
Convict Blocks Popular Beach Path with Unauthorised Fence
A convicted art swindler has caused uproar in Daly City by erecting a metal fence blocking access to Thornton State Beach on property he doesn't own, with officials issuing violation notices.
St. Louis Free Salt Program Depleted by Commercial Trucks
A St. Louis initiative to provide free salt to residents ahead of Winter Storm Fern was quickly exhausted, with officials blaming commercial entities for bulk collection.
UK's Top 10 Safest Places to Live Named
A study by Sotheby's and CJBLOOR identifies the UK's safest towns and cities based on crime rates, highlighting locations from Harrogate to Lincoln for security and quality of life.
Woman Dies in Shrewsbury Fire at Historic 16th Century Building
Rose Roberts, in her 80s, died in a blaze at her Windsor Place home in Shrewsbury, a historic timber-framed building featured in A Christmas Carol. Her daughter pays tribute.
Courchevel Hotel Fire Forces Hundreds to Evacuate
A significant fire at a five-star hotel in the French Alps ski resort of Courchevel led to the evacuation of hundreds. No injuries reported as the blaze continues to burn.
Fire at Five-Star Courchevel Hotel, 83 Evacuated
A significant fire has broken out at the Grandes Alpes Private Hotel in the exclusive French ski resort of Courchevel, leading to the evacuation of 83 guests and staff with no reported casualties.
Mitie Wins £415m Prisoner Escort Contract Despite Controversies
A £415 million contract to transport prisoners in Scotland has been awarded to Mitie, a firm previously criticised for security lapses and alleged racism, replacing GEOAmey after multiple failures.
Alexander Brothers Trial: Prosecutors Allege Rape Conspiracy
Three high-profile property magnate brothers face trial in New York accused of drugging and raping women over a 12-year period, with prosecutors describing them as 'predators masquerading as party boys'.
Shrewsbury Flat Fire: Woman in 80s Dies in Historic Building Blaze
A woman in her 80s has died after a devastating fire tore through her ground floor flat in Shrewsbury's historic town centre. Emergency services were called to the large blaze in the early hours.
Hunger Striker Ends Protest After Organ Failure Hospitalisation
Umer Khalid, the last Palestine Action prisoner on hunger strike, has ended his protest after being hospitalised with organ failure, following an escalation to a thirst strike.
Rescued Walkers Skip Hotel Bill After Mountain Ordeal
Two young men rescued from England's highest mountain in treacherous conditions left without paying their hotel bill and took rescue team torches, sparking outrage.
Minnesota Prisons Counter Trump DHS 'Misinformation'
Minnesota's Department of Corrections has established a dedicated website to challenge what it calls 'inaccurate' and 'reckless' statements from Trump's Homeland Security about immigration enforcement in the state.
Car Owners Face Fines and Jail for Vehicle Trash in Hilton Head
A new law in Hilton Head, South Carolina, imposes fines up to $500 and 30-day jail sentences for accumulating trash in vehicles to combat rat infestations, effective February 1.
Prison Officer Jailed for Inmate Affair and Smuggling
A former prison officer has been sentenced to three years for having sex with an inmate, smuggling contraband, and leaking sensitive information, with the scandal exposed via Snapchat videos.
Texas Teen Dies in Tragic Sledding Accident
A 16-year-old girl from Texas has tragically died following a sledding accident where she was being pulled by a Jeep Wrangler on an icy residential street in Frisco.
Prison Guard Jailed for Sex with Inmate and Smuggling
Alicia Novas, 20, has been sentenced to three years for misconduct in public office after a sexual relationship with violent armed burglar Declan Winkless at HMP Five Wells.
Teen Prison Guard Jailed for Inmate Sex and Snapchat Leak
Alicia Novas, a 20-year-old former prison custody officer, has been sentenced to three years for sexual misconduct with an inmate at HMP Five Wells, where videos were shared on Snapchat.
Major Fire at Kensington Roof Gardens Bar, 80 Firefighters Battle
A major fire ripped through the popular Kensington Roof Gardens bar in west London overnight, requiring 80 firefighters and 12 engines to bring under control after over two and a half hours.
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