Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul signed a historic law to improve safety and accountability in prisons
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a significant law aimed at enhancing safety and accountability in the state's prison system following public outrage over inmate deaths.
One inmate and four women involved in extortion of a merchant in Santo Domingo: they demanded $5,500 under threats
Five individuals, including one inmate and four women, were arrested for extorting a merchant in Ecuador, demanding $5,500 while making threats regarding his and his family's safety.
Police search for prisoner after inmate freed from jail by mistake
Clinton Daylight was mistakenly released from prison due to an administrative error and is now being sought by police in the Northern Territory.
Hollywood star James McAvoy's half-brother slashed prisoner during visiting time
James McAvoy's half-brother, Donald McAvoy, attacked a fellow inmate during a prison visit, resulting in severe injury and permanent disfigurement for the victim.
Inmate is murdered with a skewer in the Maximum Security Prison of Maceió
An inmate was killed with a skewer at the Maximum Security Prison in Maceió, Brazil, with reports indicating that the suspects shared a cell with the victim.
New Brunswick inmate escapes jail by ‘jumping the fence,’ emergency alert issued
A New Brunswick inmate escaped from jail, prompting an emergency alert warning the public to be vigilant.
SNAI recognizes health complexity in prisons and exposes measures against inmate deaths
The National Service for Comprehensive Attention to Adult Inmates and Adolescent Offenders (SNAI) acknowledged health issues in prisons and mentioned that determining the causes of inmate deaths is solely the responsibility of forensic processes and technical analyses, following complaints from families amid reports of tuberculosis and malnutrition.
Charlotte rail murder suspect linked to inmate release approved under ex-Dem governor, GOP alleges
The murder of a 23-year-old woman on a Charlotte light-rail train raises questions about a prison-release deal from former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's administration, with GOP officials suggesting the accused killer was among those released.