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FBI was looking at key Republican senator in bribery probe — then Trump took office

Susan Collins’ office denies new details of allegations made by CEO as he tried to reduce prison sentence

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Minnesota man arrested after 8 years of public assistance, with an asset report exposing his $77,000 account and $263,949 in benefits

He will be placed under supervised probation.

We Got This Covered · Sep 22

Federal judge orders Texas to air condition all prisons by the end of 2029

High temperatures violate the Constitution’s protection against cruel and unusual punishment, the judge ruled. Texas will appeal.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 22

Face Tattoo Creates A Major Hurdle After Prison, Until A New Job Changes The Young Man’s Plans

A young man left prison with a massive face tattoo that quickly became a problem as he tried to rebuild his life. When the unusual design attracted worldwide attention, he received unexpected help and even found a new job, but his story did not end there. Read the full story…

Bored Panda · Sep 22

Kansas judge convicts driver in death of teacher whose husband was killed months later

Ashleigh Boyd died in a car crash in 2024. Her husband, Adan Manzano, a TV reporter, was killed in Louisiana while preparing to cover the Super Bowl in 2025

The Guardian - US · Sep 22

The truth about UK prisons and organised crime: ‘They’re your good lads. Respectful. Keep their noses clean’

In more than two decades in the Prison Service, Pia Sinha gained a reputation as a fixer. Now, as head of the Prison Reform Trust, she’s sounding the alarm about overcrowding and other problems

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

‘No one gets out of here alive’: Inside Venezuela’s Rodeo I prison

Former inmates recount severe punishments endured at Venezuela's notorious Rodeo I prison. They describe cramped cells and constant threats from hooded jailers. Many suffered prolonged illness without medical attention, facing psychological torment. The facility is described as a "world of terror" and a "concentration camp." Human rights groups call for…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Shackling prisoners giving birth should be a last resort – but it’s happening around Australia anyway

Senator Lidia Thorpe has introduced a bill to prohibit the practice in Australian prisons that advocates say violates the human rights of both mother and child

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21

Vermont man convicted of attempted murder of three Palestinian students

James Eaton, 51, faces life in prison after jury rejects insanity defense rooted in claims he was acting on orders from US and Israeli intelligence

The Guardian - US · Sep 21

Netflix is remaking the Stanford Prison Experiment as a reality series. Let’s hope it’s more ethical than the original

Philip Zimbardo’s legendary 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment is one of the most well-known, and notorious, research experiments in recent history.

The Conversation · Sep 21