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The play that changed my life: Sing Sing's Clarence Maclin on lessons from Sophocles in prison

The therapeutic power of theater can profoundly impact personal growth and self-discovery, even within prison settings.

fromVulture

13 hours ago

Black Lives Matter

Is True Crime Keeping Me in Prison?

The article highlights the challenges of obtaining media attention for personal redemption stories, especially for individuals with criminal backgrounds.

Heroin-filled Bibles found in packages for CA inmates, feds say. Now, woman sentenced

A San Diego woman was sentenced to over seven years in prison for attempting to deliver heroin-filled Bibles to inmates.

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fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk

Black Lives Matter

The strange end of Mexico's Iztacalco serial killer erases the trail of more dead women

Miguel Cortes, an alleged serial killer, died in prison from intoxication before facing trial, raising concerns about the circumstances of his death.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

London

Paedophile ice cream seller who targeted young girls dies in prison

David Budd, a convicted paedophile, died in prison due to lung cancer shortly after a diagnosis.

London

Man charged with attempted murder of Greater Manchester Police officer

A police officer was stabbed at HMP Frankland, leading to charges of attempted murder against a suspect, raising concerns about prison safety.

11 months ago

New York City

Accused gunman buries dead man, poses as kidnapper to victim's girlfriend, CA cops say

A man in California is sentenced to prison for killing a man and attempting to extort money while posing as a kidnapper.

fromIndependent

1 day ago

London politics

The rise and fall of 'Mr Flashy' after taking Gucci Gang reins in 2016

Glen Ward, known as 'Mr Flashy', is currently isolated in jail due to threats on his life.

California

Heroin-filled Bibles found in packages for CA inmates, feds say. Now, woman sentenced

A San Diego woman was sentenced to over seven years in prison for attempting to deliver heroin-filled Bibles to inmates.

fromenglish.elpais.com

fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk

Black Lives Matter

The strange end of Mexico's Iztacalco serial killer erases the trail of more dead women

Miguel Cortes, an alleged serial killer, died in prison from intoxication before facing trial, raising concerns about the circumstances of his death.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

London

Paedophile ice cream seller who targeted young girls dies in prison

David Budd, a convicted paedophile, died in prison due to lung cancer shortly after a diagnosis.

London

Man charged with attempted murder of Greater Manchester Police officer

A police officer was stabbed at HMP Frankland, leading to charges of attempted murder against a suspect, raising concerns about prison safety.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

11 months ago

New York City

Accused gunman buries dead man, poses as kidnapper to victim's girlfriend, CA cops say

A man in California is sentenced to prison for killing a man and attempting to extort money while posing as a kidnapper.

fromIndependent

1 day ago

London politics

The rise and fall of 'Mr Flashy' after taking Gucci Gang reins in 2016

Glen Ward, known as 'Mr Flashy', is currently isolated in jail due to threats on his life.

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LGBT

Tiger King's Joe Exotic 'marries' fellow prison inmate

Joe Exotic claims to be married to fellow inmate Jorge Marquez, though images of the announcement were AI-generated.

Miscellaneous

Joe Exotic just got engaged to a fellow prison inmate: 'I wish I'd met him long ago'

Joe Exotic is engaged to fellow inmate Jorge Marquez, with challenges ahead for their wedding plans.

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Miami Marlins

'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic gets married behind bars to inmate doing time for immigration crimes

Joe Exotic marries Jorge Flores Maldonado in prison, aiming to help his new husband seek asylum in the USA.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

LGBT

Tiger King's Joe Exotic 'marries' fellow prison inmate

Joe Exotic claims to be married to fellow inmate Jorge Marquez, though images of the announcement were AI-generated.

Miscellaneous

Joe Exotic just got engaged to a fellow prison inmate: 'I wish I'd met him long ago'

Joe Exotic is engaged to fellow inmate Jorge Marquez, with challenges ahead for their wedding plans.

Miami Marlins

'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic gets married behind bars to inmate doing time for immigration crimes

Joe Exotic marries Jorge Flores Maldonado in prison, aiming to help his new husband seek asylum in the USA.

New York City

Ex-con charged with shooting Bronx dad over parking spot did time for 1997 upstate murder

A convicted murderer, Lavar Davis, has been charged again for killing a Bronx father over a parking dispute, illustrating his violent history.

San Francisco

Man brutally kills cellmate, then washes blood away in toilet, CA officials say

A 22-year-old man, Paula Fa'aui, was charged with murdering his cellmate Elias Rivera in a California prison.

New York City

Ex-con charged with shooting Bronx dad over parking spot did time for 1997 upstate murder

A convicted murderer, Lavar Davis, has been charged again for killing a Bronx father over a parking dispute, illustrating his violent history.

San Francisco

Man brutally kills cellmate, then washes blood away in toilet, CA officials say

A 22-year-old man, Paula Fa'aui, was charged with murdering his cellmate Elias Rivera in a California prison.

After Biden Pardons His Son Hunter, Prison Inmates Hope They're Next

Hunter Biden's swift pardon raises questions about the clemency process for others with lengthy prison sentences.

fromThe Local France

2 weeks ago

France news

Burning cars and bullets: Who is attacking French prisons?

Attacks on prison staff signify an attempt to intimidate the French state amid rising tensions over drug trafficking policies.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

After Biden Pardons His Son Hunter, Prison Inmates Hope They're Next

Hunter Biden's swift pardon raises questions about the clemency process for others with lengthy prison sentences.

France news

fromThe Local France

2 weeks ago

Burning cars and bullets: Who is attacking French prisons?

Attacks on prison staff signify an attempt to intimidate the French state amid rising tensions over drug trafficking policies.

Q&A: CNN's David Culver on his exclusive report from inside El Salvador's prison for deportees - Poynter

The CECOT prison facility in El Salvador holds deportees under harsh conditions, resembling that of gang members, amid concerns about their treatment.

fromKOMO

NYC politics

Alleged killer Luigi Mangione asks fans not to overwhelm him with photos, mail

Luigi Mangione, accused of murder, requests supporters to limit messages and photos during his incarceration.

Tech industry

fromTechCrunch

Sam Bankman-Fried's first post from prison isn't even good | TechCrunch

Sam Bankman-Fried publicly commented on government employee layoffs from prison, highlighting empathy while coincidentally causing a spike in FTX's token value.

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Wendy Williams predicts Sean 'Diddy' Combs 'will go to prison for life': 'You don't know things that I knew'

Wendy Williams predicts Sean 'Diddy' Combs will serve life in prison for his charges.

New York City

fromwww.nytimes.com

3 months ago

Hochul Installs New Leader at Prison Where Inmate Was Fatally Beaten

Governor Hochul replaced the acting superintendent at Marcy Correctional Facility following a fatal inmate beating incident involving multiple staff members.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Canada news

Mississauga man faces life in prison in Dubai for travelling with cannabis, wife says | CBC News

A man in Dubai faces life imprisonment for carrying cannabis products intended for personal medical use.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Miscellaneous

Strangest Interview I've Ever Done': Prisoners Shout from the Windows to Talk to NewsNation About Suspected CEO Shooter's Living Conditions

Inmates at a Pennsylvania prison actively engaged with a live news report, expressing support for fellow inmate Luigi Mangione, showcasing their awareness and conditions.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Bay Area man back in federal custody after nearly 8 years on the run

Eric Pree, after nearly eight years on the run, was recaptured and faces new charges for his escape from federal custody.

fromFuncheap

Miscellaneous

Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz Behind The Scenes Tour (Nov. 3-Mar. 8)

The exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour on Alcatraz offers rare access and insights into the island's hidden history.

fromBoston.com

Miscellaneous

Bridgewater inmate, wife accused of scamming fellow inmate's elderly father for 10K

A couple faces charges for scamming an elderly man out of thousands, promising legal representation for a prison inmate's sentence reduction.

fromIndependent

6 months ago

Writing

Jeffrey Archer: 'Gay Byrne had me on the show. I was very nervous because his reputation is worldwide'

Jeffrey Archer reflects on his prison experiences, fears for his wife during his perjury trial, and acknowledges the predictions of his success as a novelist.

Los Angeles

fromIrish Independent

7 months ago

Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital for emergency heart surgery

Harvey Weinstein has undergone emergency heart surgery after experiencing chest pains while in custody at Rikers Island.

Here is what Judge Juan Merchan might do when he sentences Donald Trump

Manhattan Criminal Court judge Juan Merchan has wide discretion to choose from six potential punishments for former President Donald Trump at his upcoming sentencing.

fromwww.theguardian.com

7 months ago

New York City

Former hitman sentenced to 25 years in prison killing of gangster Whitey Bulger

Fotios Freddy Geas was sentenced to 25 years for the prison bludgeoning of mobster James Bulger, adding to his life sentence.

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