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Agostina Páez, a 29-year-old Argentine lawyer, faces a trial in Brazil where she is accused of three counts of racial injury, potentially facing up to 15 years in prison.

A prosecutor is seeking a sentence of at least 10 and a half years for a murder and desecration of a grave that occurred in Kuopio last year.

More than 3,000 prisoners from the Vale do Paraíba region are required to return to prison after a temporary release.

In Tunisia, anti-racist activist Saadia Mosbah has been sentenced to eight years in prison and a heavy fine amidst a crackdown on dissent against President Saïed.

A 14-year-old girl, Thamiris dos Santos Pereira, was found dead in Salvador, Brazil, a week after her disappearance; two suspects have been arrested while investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding her murder.

A former elementary school teacher faces a four-year prison sentence for sharing voyeuristic images of underage girls in a criminal case in Nagoya.

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.

The article discusses traits of narcissistic inmates and insights from a forensic psychologist on their behavior and impacts.

A viral video by Indian vlogger Gopi Kapadia showcases a Swedish prison, leading many to compare its amenities to prestigious Indian institutions.

Tiago Sóstenes Miranda de Matos, a prison director in Bahia, is suspected of murdering his girlfriend Flávia Barros just a week after starting their relationship in Aracaju.

Matteo Cambi reflects on his tumultuous rise to fame and subsequent fall, highlighting his struggles with luxury and addiction.

Three municipal police officers from Naucalpan are facing legal proceedings for their alleged involvement in the torture of a transgender woman, potentially leading to 30 years in prison.

Over 3,000 inmates in the Vale do Paraíba region of Brazil are required to return to prison today after their first temporary leave of 2026.

A Brazilian court has suspended a prison director and 11 prison officers amid allegations of systematic torture against inmates at a detention facility.

Flávia Barros, a businesswoman and law student, was found dead in a hotel room in Sergipe, with police investigating the case as a feminicide, while the main suspect, Tiago Sostenes Miranda de Matos, is in critical condition after a suspected suicide attempt.

Rising insurance costs are threatening to undermine the quality of life for Australian retirees, turning their golden years into a stressful experience.

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.

A new open prison for women is being established near Prague, marking a significant development in the Czech Republic's prison system.

A 43-year-old inmate died after being found unconscious in a cell at the Ceresp in Ipatinga, Brazil.

The Crown Prince Couple of Norway visited Oslo Prison on Sunday to see their son, Marius Borg Høiby, who has been in custody for seven weeks.

Celebrity dentist Cristiano Ricciardi was arrested at the entrance of Benevento prison for attempting to bring 93 grams of hashish inside for unknown reasons.

CCTV footage reveals prison guards near Jeffrey Epstein's cell moments before his death, raising questions about their vigilance.

A prison officer shot a businessman in Betim, Brazil, following a dispute over the installation of a gate, claiming self-defense according to police reports.

The trial hearing for the Triple A case has been reinstated, with lawyers for the accused traveling to prison to meet their clients in preparation for the legal proceedings.

Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple detained in Iran on espionage charges, express their emotional hopes of returning home after more than 14 months in prison.

An inmate in Tallinn prison claims to have warned authorities of a dangerous individual, who later attacked him.

Radovan Krejčíř, a businessman sentenced to 35 years in prison in South Africa, saw a glimmer of hope for extradition to the Czech Republic eight years ago, but it has not materialized due to various events in South Africa.

A man known as a 'serial coffee drinker' received a 9.5-month prison sentence for breaking into multiple cabins and a house in Finland, causing electricity bills to skyrocket due to his prolonged stays.

A former StB agent has been sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl, following a court ruling in Czechia.

A woman in California has been found guilty of harassing an ICE agent after she chased him and broadcasted the incident on social media, potentially facing up to five years in prison.

Katrine (51), accused of murdering her husband in Spain, claims self-defense as she awaits trial after spending 19 months in high-security prison before being released on bail.

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

A man and woman were caught on surveillance footage stealing meat from a grocery store in Nyköping, leading to the man being sentenced to two months in prison for the thefts.

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.

The article outlines the timeline of the investigation into the murder of police officer Gisele Alves Santana, which shifted from a suicide ruling to a feminicide investigation resulting in her husband's arrest.

Five former ETA members have been granted access to Basque prisons to assist in the social integration of inmates as part of a government initiative.

Princess Mette-Marit of Norway publicly expressed regret over her past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein during a recent interview, following resurfaced concerns about her health and a visit to her son in prison.

The article explores the living conditions of teenagers incarcerated in the Viru prison youth department in Estonia, focusing on their isolation and adaptation to prison life.

Lucas Larivée has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder and rape of Justine Vayrac.

A temporary release program in São Paulo benefits over 7,700 inmates ahead of the Easter holiday, allowing them supervised leave from prison.

The specialized Criminal Guarantees Tribunal suspended the trial hearing of the Triple A case and ordered the defense attorneys to move to the Encuentro Prison in Santa Elena.

Two men were arrested for illegal possession of a firearm in Governador Valadares, Brazil, shortly after being released from prison.

Ten leading members of the Bandidos motorcycle club in Denmark have received prison sentences for continuing to meet as a club despite its prohibition in the country.

Larry Sells, a former prosecutor, expresses doubts over the conviction of Sarah Jo Pender, dubbed the 'female Charles Manson,' who escaped from prison and is the subject of a new true crime docuseries.

A resident in a Helsinki apartment complex witnessed a brutal assault and helped police apprehend the perpetrator who later received a prison sentence.

Inmates at HMP New Hall, where serial killer Rose West is incarcerated, are expressing dissatisfaction with their diet, claiming it is too carb-heavy and leading to weight gain.

The project supports inmates without family connections as they temporarily leave prison, providing assistance during their reintegration into society.

O. Sakalauskienė has been sentenced to imprisonment for corruption-related crimes but is appealing the decision to the Lithuanian Court of Appeals.

Ilyas Kherbouch, also known as 'Ganito', was arrested in Canet-en-Roussillon after escaping from prison with the help of fake police.

Colonel Geraldo Neto, suspected of murdering his wife, Gisele Alves Santana, has been hospitalized after fainting in military prison following his preventive arrest.