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A 15-year-old boy was arrested for the murder of federal prison officer Alberto Javier Ávalos during a robbery in Argentina, having reportedly announced plans to celebrate the officer's death.

The Supreme Court of Argentina has upheld the five-year prison sentence for former mayor David Bravo for his involvement in human trafficking related to cabarets in La Pampa.

Ian Huntley, the convicted child murderer, has faced a violent attack in prison, with insiders claiming fellow inmates want to harm him further.

Ruben Vardanyan, a former official from Karabakh, has decided not to appeal his 20-year prison sentence in Azerbaijan, a decision that raises questions about the political and legal implications of his case.

Porto Alegre has witnessed its first conviction under the new femicide law, with a man sentenced to 24 years for killing his partner.

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the theft and death of Héctor Enríquez, whose body was found on the Alóag-Santo Domingo road.

Katrine, a Norwegian woman, has been released on parole after spending 19 months in a Spanish prison for the alleged murder of her husband, for which she claims self-defense.

A 20-year-old man was sentenced to over six years in prison for orchestrating logistics related to a murder attempt in which he communicated extensively with the suspected criminal leader Rawa Majid, known by the alias 'Don Fox'.

Zachery Ty Bryan, known for his role as a child star, has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for drunk driving offenses.

A middle school student in Dijon was sentenced to four years in prison for threatening his principal with a knife, following an incident that occurred in March 2024.

The Finnish government has proposed the introduction of preventive detention for dangerous offenders and reforms to the release process for life sentence prisoners.

Alicia Dudy Muller Veiga, a medicine graduate from USP, has been sentenced to three years in semi-open prison for defrauding a lottery and diverting substantial funds from her graduation party.

California prison officials are investigating the homicide of an inmate, John Cisneros, found dead in his cell, with his cellmate detained for questioning.

Ian Huntley, the notorious child murderer, was hospitalized with serious injuries after yet another attack in prison, highlighting the brutality he has faced during his incarceration.

Concerns grow over Sharon Carr, Britain's youngest female murderer, potentially committing further violence as she is denied transfer to an open prison.

Kieron Lewis and Rebecca Bowey have been sentenced to prison for years of sexual abuse against children and for possessing indecent images.

A Toronto man was sentenced to 10 years in U.S. federal prison for attempting to meet a minor for sexual purposes, unknowingly engaging with an undercover police officer instead.

Police have identified a suspect in the attack on Ian Huntley, who remains critically injured in hospital following the incident.

A former employee of a U.S. military contracting company was sentenced to 7 years in prison for selling sensitive cybersecurity tools to Russian associates.

A lawyer and her husband, a prison officer, were found dead in their home in Goiânia by her mother, amid indications of a potential homicide-suicide situation.

Ian Huntley, the notorious child murderer, was severely injured in a prison attack where he was allegedly bludgeoned by another inmate with a metal spike.

A 19-year-old woman is facing a lengthy juvenile sentence for the murder of a 15-year-old, as prosecutors demand 14 to 15 years in prison, while the defense argues for a much lighter sentence.

A former American military pilot, Gerald Brown, has been arrested and sentenced for illegally training Chinese pilots, raising concerns about U.S. national security.

Carmelo Cinturrino, an Italian police officer facing murder charges for the death of Abderrahim Mansouri, expresses remorse in a letter from prison.

A French court has sentenced Iranian national Mahdia Esfandiari to four years in prison, including a one-year active term, over charges of glorifying terrorism through social media posts.

Carmelo Cinturrino, a police officer imprisoned for the killing of Abderrahim Mansouri, expresses remorse in a handwritten letter addressed to Mansouri's family and acknowledges his regrets about his actions.

Four individuals were recaptured after escaping from the Puerto Vallarta State Prison, coinciding with an arrest operation against the notorious drug lord ‘El Mencho’.

Ian Huntley, the convicted Soham double killer, was attacked in prison, highlighting his unpopularity even among other inmates.

Aleksanteri Kivimäki has been sentenced to approximately seven years in prison for serious extortions and data breaches involving the psychotherapy center Vastaamo.

The article discusses letters written by Jirous from prison to his family, which have been adapted by theater artists.

A girl was sentenced to 12 years in prison for making comments about the stabbing of her mother's ex-partner.

Ian Huntley, a notorious double murderer, was injured in an assault at HMP Frankland, a high-security prison housing some of the UK's most dangerous criminals.

The article reflects on the enduring impacts of the tragic murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman as their families navigate personal challenges while the convicted killer Ian Huntley faces new troubles in prison.

Child killer Ian Huntley, serving a life sentence, faces increased vulnerability to attacks by fellow inmates after being injured in a prison assault.

The director of a prison in Santa Catarina was arrested on suspicion of corruption after allegedly intervening in legal proceedings due to his relationship with an inmate's girlfriend.

Ian Huntley, who murdered schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, has been injured in prison following his conviction.

A prison officer reported to work intoxicated in Šiauliai, leading to his immediate suspension and an internal investigation.

A former prisoner from Vendée was awarded 3000 euros in compensation for inhumane prison conditions, although he initially sought 60,000 euros.

A French court has sentenced Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari to a prison term for justifying terrorism.

Nahuel Gallo, an Argentine gendarmerie officer, has communicated with his wife for the first time after being cut off in prison for 445 days, during a hunger strike organized by political prisoners.

Soham murderer Ian Huntley has sustained serious injuries from a prison attack in County Durham, prompting an investigation by police.

Ex-inmate Ricky Killeen shares his harrowing experiences at HMP Frankland, the prison where notorious child killer Ian Huntley was recently attacked.

A prison tutor has pleaded guilty to misconduct after engaging in an intimate relationship with an inmate at HMP Erlestoke.

A French court has sentenced Iranian woman Mahdieh Esfandiari to one year in prison for justifying terrorism, a ruling seen as potentially influencing negotiations for the release of detained French citizens in Iran.

A Greek court has sentenced four individuals, including two Israelis, to eight years in prison for their involvement in a spyware scandal that emerged in 2022.

Inmates at El Rodeo 1 prison are calling for urgent medical help, sparking family protests demanding the release of political prisoners and raising alarm over reports of torture.

Mahdieh Esfandiari has been sentenced to one year in prison for her purported role as an agent of influence for the Iranian regime, alongside a permanent ban from the territory.

A man has been sentenced to six years in prison for the sexual assault of his stepdaughter.

Ian Huntley, a notorious double child murderer, has been attacked in prison and is now in critical condition after sustaining serious injuries.

Dmitri Prokofjev, convicted of a brutal robbery murder in 2003, expressed in court his regrets and desire for freedom after serving 13 years in prison.