Category : Prisons


El Chapo sues over extreme isolation at ADX prison

Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzmán is suing federal officials over extreme isolation conditions he claims amount to cruel punishment. The notorious drug lord alleges sleep deprivation and medical neglect at Colorado's supermax facility.

Women's prison population surges 57% since 2000

Experts warn of a growing global crisis as nearly one million women face incarceration, sexual violence, and forced labour in prisons worldwide. Discover the shocking findings.

Women's Prison Population Surges Globally

Over 733,000 women are incarcerated worldwide, a 60% increase since 2000. Experts warn of a global crisis driven by poverty and harsh drug laws. Read the full analysis.

Mass stabbing at HMP Isle of Wight

Multiple prison officers hospitalised following a serious stabbing incident at HMP Isle of Wight. Follow for live updates on this developing story.

Four US prison guards sentenced for inmate death

Four New York prison guards receive prison sentences for the brutal beating death of a handcuffed Black inmate, Robert Brooks. A case sparking outrage and calls for prison reform.

Jen Shah Granted Early Release from Prison

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Jen Shah is to be released from prison on December 10 after serving less than half of her 78-month sentence for wire fraud. Discover the details of her early departure.

Nurse jailed for £1m prison smuggling ring

Mental health worker Amy Hatfield helped run the UK's largest prison smuggling network after falling for inmate Joseph Whittingham. Discover how the £1 million operation worked.

Parents sue drunk driver over teen tennis star's death

The parents of Braun Levi, an 18-year-old tennis champion, have filed a £160 million wrongful death suit against a woman allegedly driving drunk on a suspended licence. Read their story and the fight for accountability.

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