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A native doctor in Anambra, Nigeria, was sentenced to 11 months in prison for involvement in ritual practices linked to money rituals and criminal activity.

Inmate Harri Pullen escaped from custody with the help of a female driver after allegedly having flings with two jail staff members during his imprisonment.

A Finnish court has sentenced several individuals in a major drug trafficking case involving the importation of significant quantities of narcotics from Sweden.

A 74-year-old businessman has been sentenced to eight months of conditional imprisonment and 150 hours of community service for organized fraud similar to a pyramid scheme.

A 37-year-old man has been sentenced to conditional imprisonment for harassing Finland's former Prime Minister Sanna Marin and a healthcare worker.

The father of a wanted Hong Kong democracy activist was sentenced to eight months in prison for attempting to withdraw funds linked to his daughter's education policy, amid ongoing political repression under the national security law.

A Lithuanian man received a nine-month prison sentence for threatening his neighbors following disputes over loud music.

The article critiques the Tunisian president Kais Saied's five-year rule, emphasizing the lack of achievements and the imprisonment of political opponents.

The article discusses the historical patterns of misfortune experienced by South Korean presidents, highlighted by the recent imprisonment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Human Rights Monitoring Agenda has called for the release of four jailed tanker drivers in Lagos, who they say were wrongfully imprisoned after reporting an attack to the police.

The chief prosecutor in Buenos Aires has called for life sentences for three youths originally sentenced to 15 years for their roles in the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa.

Afghanistan's new penal code, introduced by Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, prescribes just 15 days of imprisonment for domestic violence against women, while harsher penalties apply for animal fighting.

A 49-year-old woman was rescued from domestic imprisonment in Várzea Grande, Brazil, after an app motorcyclist alerted the authorities to her situation.

Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher and conflict mediator, reflects on his imprisonment in Russia for failing to register as a 'foreign agent' and his subsequent experience after being released in a prisoner swap.

The court in Rondônia has converted the arrest of three individuals suspected of torturing a 16-year-old girl, Marta Isabelle dos Santos, to death from a flagrant to a preventive detention.

Pawan Khera highlighted that asking questions to the current Prime Minister of India can lead to imprisonment, contrasting this with the past when questioning leaders was more accepted.

A 25-year-old American has been sentenced to 45 days in prison for giving alcohol to a protected bird in Los Angeles.

Two young women in Uganda were arrested for kissing in public, which is punishable by life imprisonment under the country's laws.

Moussa Sangare has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Sharon Verzeni, who was stabbed to death in Terno d'Isola, Italy.

The article discusses the sentencing of Yoon Seok-yeol to life imprisonment for his role in the December 3 coup attempt, analyzing the legal ramifications and broader implications for democracy in South Korea.

An 87-year-old woman in Finland was sentenced to five months of conditional imprisonment for serious money laundering after unknowingly participating in a scam that involved transferring over 55,000 euros from online frauds.

Lee Hee-ho's letter to President Park Chung-hee from 1978, detailing her concerns about her husband Kim Dae-jung's imprisonment, has been disclosed by Yonsei University's Kim Dae-jung Library to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March 1st Declaration.

Chen Zhangjie, the captain of the tanker Boracay, faces up to one year in prison in France for allegedly violating orders while Russian security agents monitored his crew.

A drug trafficking suspect in Brazil attempted to bribe a police commander to avoid imprisonment.

A Lithuanian man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a UK court for the murder of a nine-year-old girl in Lincolnshire.

The appeal court in Finland has reduced the sentences for two men convicted of robbing an ATM in Padasjoki, adjusting one sentence to conditional imprisonment.

A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a nine-year-old girl who was stabbed while playing in the street in Lincolnshire.

Neil Trennan, a convicted rapist, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for a violent attack on a woman while on day release from prison, marking his third life sentence.

Deividas Skebas has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte in Boston, Lincolnshire, having been found guilty despite his claims of diminished responsibility due to schizophrenia.

The Israeli Knesset has approved a bill that gives the Chief Rabbinate exclusive authority over the Western Wall, allowing for potential imprisonment for those who participate in non-orthodox mixed prayers.

Moussa Sangare has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Verzeni, which he committed without motive in Terno d'Isola.

The Japanese Supreme Court has approved the retrial of Hiroshi Sakuhara, convicted of murder and robbery in the 1984 Hino Town case, despite inconsistencies in his confession and his perceived fear during meetings with his lawyer.

The hearing regarding the case of cyclist Thalita Danielle Hoshino, who was hit and killed by a cart, will continue on March 27, with the suspect's imprisonment upheld by the court.

An appeal hearing for Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, regarding his preventive detention will take place on March 2, 2026, amid allegations of organized crime related to money laundering and tax fraud.

The BBC is set to release an eight-part drama called '1536,' focused on the lives of three women during Anne Boleyn's imprisonment.

A man has been arrested in Pernambuco on suspicion of killing a woman whose body was found in Paraíba, with the investigation indicating possible involvement in private imprisonment.

A man was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his estranged wife and concealing her body in his garage.

The Paraíba Court of Justice has upheld the imprisonment of influencer Hytalo Santos and his husband, Israel Vicente, for producing sexual exploitation content involving minors.

In Otsu, a 36-year-old defendant, Kohei Iizuka, faces life imprisonment for the murder of a probation officer while claiming it was his greatest mistake.

A man was sentenced to life imprisonment for the robbery and murder of a resident in Aichi's Akai Town in December 2023.

Former President Yoon Suk-yeol, sentenced to life imprisonment for leading a rebellion, has filed an appeal against the ruling, asserting that he will not remain silent on what he calls contradictory judgments.

Fidel Felix-Ochoa, a leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, is facing life imprisonment for trafficking large amounts of fentanyl into the U.S.

Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty to the murders of his parents, which could result in the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole.

The prosecutor demands imprisonment for extremist Daniel Bombic, who is facing multiple charges related to extremist activities.

A man was arrested with a stolen truck loaded with cookies and has now been placed in preventive detention.

A court in Bihar sentenced the main accused Subhash Sharma to life imprisonment in the infamous 'Blue Drum Case' where a body was found amidst an explosion while attempting to dispose of it.

A woman in her forties has been sentenced to thirty days of conditional imprisonment for multiple offenses, including threatening another woman with a knife and stealing her car.

Marco Bellocchio's new series 'Portobello' explores a significant case that resulted in the imprisonment of a renowned Italian actor.

Russia is increasingly targeting students for imprisonment when they express dissenting views about the war, including minor criticisms of the military.

Over 200 political prisoners in Venezuela have initiated a hunger strike to protest against their imprisonment and demand improved conditions.