'I was handed a cup of tea in prison – then made terrifying realization who served it'
Former prison governor Vanessa Frake shares a chilling experience from her career in the prison service, including a moment when she unwittingly interacted with a notorious serial killer.
‘The Prosecutor Causes Social Anxiety’ - The Assertive Final Statement of Textile Worker Cha Eon-nyeon
Cha Eon-nyeon, a textile worker imprisoned for labor activism, made a powerful final statement illustrating the stark contrast between his life in prison and the poor living conditions of laborers outside.
They Called Him Gulag. An American Defended Ukraine to Avenge for the Russian Prison
An American has taken up arms to defend Ukraine, seeking vengeance for a past experience in a Russian prison.
Why did Rajpal Yadav demand a smoking zone in jail? He broke his silence after 15 years...
Rajpal Yadav, after being released from Tihar Jail, discusses his experience and advocates for a smoking zone for inmates.
Her podcast is causing people to cancel their subscriptions. Now she responds to the criticism
Journalist Sisse Sejr-Nørgaard faces backlash for her new podcast discussing her experience after a prison sentence, highlighting her right to tell her story amid calls for accountability.
The concert series "Piano & A Microphone" will be continued by Vidas Bareikis at the Lukiškių prison church
Lithuanian artist Vidas Bareikis will perform in the intimate concert series inspired by Prince's album at the historic Lukiškių prison church, inviting audiences to experience music in a unique format.
Why Gisèle Pelicot wants to meet her ex-husband in prison
Gisèle Pelicot seeks to meet her ex-husband in prison to find answers to lingering questions about her traumatic experience with sexual violence perpetrated by him and others.
I know the terrible price of expressing oneself in Iran
The article reflects on the author's personal experience of being imprisoned for speaking out against human rights abuses in Iran, highlighting the ongoing resistance against such oppression.
In a Cell Among Mice and Cockroaches. 'Me, in the Aquarium of Torture. I Will Never Forget'
An inmate recounts their harrowing experience in a cramped cell infested with cockroaches, describing it as worse than Alcatraz.
Prison Vacation in Finland: A Room is Free in the Kittchen
The article discusses the transformation of the Granitiilinna prison in Turku, Finland into the Hotel Kakola, where guests can experience a unique stay in a former prison setting.
Alberto is free. 'A surprise, give me a cigarette'
Alberto Trentini was released after 423 days of confinement in a Venezuelan prison, describing his experience as a draining and dehumanizing routine.