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Joel Micallef, the man who killed Nikkita Azzopardi, has been found dead in his prison cell in Melbourne before his transfer to a mental health facility.

British pensioner Billy Eastment, accused of drug smuggling, is critically ill in a Chilean prison as legal efforts to secure his release are hindered by challenges in contacting his family.

Following the death of Chandra Shekhar Das, known as 'Farsa Wale Baba', tensions escalated in Mathura, India, leading to the arrest of 20 individuals and the filing of over 300 FIRs.

Maxine Carr, convicted of providing a false alibi for her boyfriend, a notorious killer, became a target in prison due to her infamous past.

Isabella Daggett, a 22-year-old British woman, has been released from a Dubai prison after being held for a year on drugs charges her family claims were unfounded.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced backlash after he visited Rikers Island during Ramadan to break his fast with Muslim inmates, calling it a meaningful experience.

Valdo Calocane, a convicted triple murderer suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, is incarcerated at a high-security psychiatric hospital under strict conditions due to his violent behavior.

The Brazilian Supreme Court upheld the imprisonment of banker Daniel Vorcaro due to his ties to an armed criminal organization.

An 80-year-old woman has received probation and community service but no jail time after causing a crash in San Francisco that resulted in the deaths of four family members.

A U.S. citizen, Sahil Aziz, has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for attempting to illegally cross into Manitoba, Canada, and is charged with human smuggling.

A French court has sentenced jihadist Sabri Essid to life imprisonment for his involvement in the genocide of the Yazidi minority by the Islamic State group.

Shahril Imam, who has been imprisoned for six years in connection with the Delhi riots, has been granted interim bail for ten days by a Delhi court.

A 19-year-old Mexican migrant died in a Florida county jail housing detained immigrants, reportedly by suicide, marking the 46th death in ICE custody under the Trump administration.

California's elderly parole law poses a significant risk to public safety by potentially releasing violent offenders back into the community.

An American man, Sahil Aziz, has pleaded guilty to human smuggling after being caught by Canadian border agents with someone else's identification documents while attempting to enter Canada.

Lyudmila Marchenko, a former lawmaker of President Zelensky’s party, has been sentenced to two years in prison for accepting a bribe of $11,300.

In a case concerning an Iftar party held in the Ganga, the court has sent all 14 accused to judicial custody for 14 days following a hearing.

A man was rescued from being chained and held captive in São Leopoldo, Brazil, with two suspects arrested in connection to the incident.

A member of the gang responsible for the £53 million Securitas cash robbery in the UK has been approved for release from prison after serving part of his sentence.

The article discusses the significant financial burden and societal impact of judicial errors in Italy, highlighting a proposed reform aimed at reducing such injustices.

The article discusses the legality of recording videos of train ticket examiners (TTEs) in India and the related consequences.

The article explores the scandal surrounding Giselle Rímolo, a fake doctor involved in a controversial relationship that led to her arrest and significant legal consequences for a number of public figures.

A homeless man previously charged with attacking the security detail for San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has been arrested again shortly after his release from jail for violating a stay-away order.

Darren Gibson and Rebecca Kirton have received additional jail sentences for sexually abusing multiple teenage girls, with 12 new victims identified since their initial convictions.

Luciana Martínez, a former contestant of Gran Hermano, spoke out after her release from jail where she was held on charges of robbery connected to a tourist incident in Palermo.

Prosecutors are seeking over seven years of imprisonment for Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s crown princess, due to his involvement in 39 criminal offences, including serious charges such as rape and assault.

Prosecutors in Norway are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, after he was charged with raping four women.

Mohammad Hannoun, founder of the Palestinian association in Italy, initiates a fundraising campaign for Palestinian prisoners while incarcerated on terrorism charges.

Amitabh Singh Tomar, the tehsildar of Vijaypur in Madhya Pradesh, faces arrest after the Supreme Court rejected her anticipatory bail plea in a flood relief fund scam.

Three individuals have been sentenced to jail and fined for committing fraud through social media platforms in Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Wangchuk shares his thoughts after his release from six months in jail.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has condemned the decision to grant child killer Darren Scott Ray unescorted absences from prison.

Former TV star John Alford, convicted of child sex crimes, has died in prison shortly after beginning his sentence.

The Ministry of Equality in Spain is advocating for stricter measures against repeat offenders of domestic violence, pushing for them to serve jail time instead of community service.

Social activist Sonam Wangchuk, released after six months in custody, asserts that the struggle for Ladakh's rights is far from over and only deemed victorious when the genuine needs of the Ladakhi people are achieved.

The CET Cell in India has announced new and strict guidelines for the 2026 exams to prevent cheating, particularly through the misuse of artificial intelligence and other digital tools.

Sarah Schofield stole over £14,000 from her father and grandmother while her mother was dying, but was spared jail due to concerns about her children.

A taxi driver was spared jail after hitting and killing a drunk pedestrian in Birmingham who unexpectedly stepped into traffic.

Director Priyadarshan remarked on Rajpal Yadav's current legal troubles, attributing them to his innocence and suggesting that his lack of education played a role in the situation.

After failing to win an Oscar for his film, Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi faces the possibility of imprisonment upon his return to Iran.

The article discusses the real-life struggles faced by former cast members of the iconic BBC children's drama 'Grange Hill', highlighting personal tragedies that contrast sharply with the show's themes.

Two women and a man arrested for writing inflammatory slogans on a highway in Saharanpur were granted bail, receiving a welcoming reception from Hindu activist supporters after their release.

Two North African men were arrested in Via Padova, Italy, after a violent altercation where one brandished a knife and both were found with illegal drugs.

Rafael José Quero Silva, a former Venezuelan military officer implicated in crimes against humanity, is currently detained in Miami while appealing his deportation and has also worked as an actor in a soap opera in the U.S.

Petrobras has announced a diesel price increase for distributors, while the Supreme Court has voted to maintain the detention of banker Daniel Vorcaro amidst significant geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

The Brazilian Supreme Court has upheld the preventive detention of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, amid ongoing investigations into a criminal group.

Rivers United coach Yemi Olanrewaju expresses his support for Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga following Daga's conviction and sentencing by a Norwegian court for a sexual assault charge.

A school bus driver was sentenced to 60 days in jail for the careless driving death of a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

A hairdresser who kicked a police officer attempting to arrest her for drink driving has been spared jail time and given a community order instead.

Ministers André Mendonça and Luiz Fux voted to maintain the preventive detention of Daniel Vorcaro from Banco Master during a virtual session of Brazil's Supreme Court.