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Top Mexican Cartel Leader Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Prison For Faking His Death To Avoid Capture

Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa, a top cartel leader, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after faking his death to avoid capture.

Latin Times

Frenchwoman sent back from Syria sentenced to 10 years for terrorist conspiracy

A Paris court sentenced a Frenchwoman repatriated from camps in north-east Syria to 10 years in prison on Thursday for terrorist conspiracy linked to the Islamic State group.

Radio France Internationale

German neo-Nazi fugitive does not want to be a woman any more

Convicted German far-right activist Marla-Svenja Liebich, who changed gender before prison sentence, is applying for another identity change while evading arrest, Euronews learned in an interview with the fugitive whose whereabouts remain unknown.

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‘A lot of these scary blokes doing time are terrified little boys’: Dennis Kelly on writing a new kind of prison drama

The new project from the creator of Pulling and Utopia is the real-life tale of a teacher whose life is upended by working with inmates. ‘It upends your prejudices,’ he says

The Guardian - UK

26 Ex-Inmates Share How Prison Is Different From What People Outside Of It Imagine

Life behind bars is often portrayed through dramatic scenes, harsh rules, and exaggerated stereotypes. But those who’ve lived it say the truth is far more complicated, and sometimes far more surprising. From hygiene routines to daily survival, people online are opening up about what prison life actually looks like. Their…

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Iranian boxing champion at imminent risk of execution as retrial request rejected

Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, 30, was arrested in 2020 for taking part in nationwide democracy protests, and has been tortured in prison

The Guardian - UK

Burglar who stole builders' tools told by judge 'watch YouTube not porn' as he is spared prison

Recorder Samantha Presland made the unusual recommendation as she spared the tool thief a jail sentence

Evening Standard

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Thrillers should be on UK school curriculum to boost reading, says Lee Child

Bestselling author says focus on ‘masterpieces’ puts children off as he promotes prison literacy scheme

The Guardian - UK

Coroner urges ban on 'ineffective' spit hoods

Spit hoods are ineffective in protecting against transmissible diseases and should be banned in prisons and hospitals, a coroner says.

AAP

'Sheer terror': 44 years for strangling new partner

A jealous man unable to accept a woman did not want a long-term relationship with him will spend decades in prison for her murder and interfering with her body.

AAP

Guard discovers package dropped by drone into prison yard, and the inmates’ holiday dinner plans are now ruined

Contrabrand Christmas party canceled.

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Minister says government not mistreating Palestine Action activists on hunger strike

Commons leader denies allegation and says government ‘not trying to break bodies’ after doctor said prisoners were dying

The Guardian - UK

U.S. Says Top Cartel Leader Still Running Operations From High-Security Mexican Prison

Before his 2020 arrest, El Marro, leader of the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel, was one of Mexico's most wanted criminals for large-scale fuel theft, or huachicoleo, and for trafficking fuel, oil, and heroin into the United States.

Latin Times

Why are pro-Palestine prisoners on hunger strike in a UK jail?

The HMP Bronzefield hunger strikes have been cited as “the biggest coordinated prison hunger strike’ in the UK in almost 40 years

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Mexican cartel member accused of faking his death sentenced to nearly 12 years

Gutierrez-Ochoa was wanted in Mexico on suspicion of kidnapping two Mexican Navy members in 2021

The Independent UK

Who are the Palestine Action supporters on hunger strike?

Activists began a joint hunger strike in early November, before seven were hospitalised with health issues

International Business Times UK

Wiz Khalifa Sentenced to Nine Months in Prison in Romania Over Drug Possession Case

US rapper Wiz Khalifa has been sentenced to nine months in prison by a Romanian court after judges overturned an earlier fine related to drug possession for personal use. The ruling highlights Romania's strict drug laws compared to other European countries.

Evening Standard

Palestine Action protesters on hunger strike in prison ‘are dying’, doctor says

Almost 900 health professionals have written to David Lammy, Wes Streeting, senior NHS officials and senior prison officials.

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The Independent UK

Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison for the ‘barbaric’ killing and dismembering of his wife

The couple’s three young children are currently in state custody

Evening Standard

Conspiracy theorist does not present risk to public, parole hearing told

Oliver Lewin claimed at his parole hearing that he no longer believes the conspiracy that Israel is controlling the UK Government.

The Guardian - UK

Brazilian president vows to veto bill cutting Jair Bolsonaro’s prison term

Lula acknowledges his decision to uphold 27-year sentence could be overridden by conservative lawmakers

International Business Times UK

Blueface, Chrisean Rock, Jaidyn Alexis Love Triangle: Relationship Timelines and Face Tattoos Explained

Blueface's chaotic love triangle with Chrisean Rock and Jaidyn Alexis have unfolded publicly through breakups, prison stints and viral face tattoos.

The Independent UK

Indonesian court sentences an Australian to 12 years in prison for smuggling cocaine to Bali

An Indonesian court has sentenced an Australian man to 12 years in prison for smuggling cocaine to Bali

The Guardian - UK

Shackled, alone and scared: the grim reality for women forced to give birth in prison

Across the world, pregnant women held in prison are often kept in deplorable conditions, leading some to miscarry or give birth alone inside a cell, say campaigners

International Business Times UK

'Hit His A**!': Men Who Ran Down Retired Officer While He Was Biking Sentenced to 18 and 20 Years

Two Las Vegas men who ran down a retired police chief while filming the attack have been sentenced to 18 and 20 years in prison.

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