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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Story of the Mosque: "Al-Muayyad Sheikh" in Cairo from Prison to House of God

The article discusses the architectural and historical significance of the Al-Muayyad Sheikh Mosque in Cairo, detailing its origins connected to its founder's imprisonment.

Feb 28 • 17:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

72-year-old woman, who killed many girls, is still unrepentant

A 72-year-old serial killer in the UK, Rose West, recently regained privileges in prison despite a history of sexual assault against fellow inmates.

Feb 27 • 13:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Truth of the 'Gwangju Prison Assault' [National Prism]

The article analyzes the military actions taken during the Gwangju Uprising in May 1980, focusing on the involvement of the 3rd Airborne Brigade as they turned against civilians amidst escalating protests.

Feb 24 • 20:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for killing partner in the bathroom of their home in MG has 50 criminal records and has escaped from prison twice

A 31-year-old man was arrested for the murder of his partner in Astolfo Dutra, Brazil, and has a extensive criminal history with multiple escapes from prison.

Feb 20 • 09:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Blocked by ex in Egypt: sentenced for adultery

A woman from San Remo has been sentenced to six months in prison for adultery in Egypt while being held captive by her ex-husband, who has a history of violence and stalking.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Sandra Stiskalo: An ex-prince in prison would be something extraordinary

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was arrested amid allegations of misconduct in public office, a pivotal event in the British royal history as he turns 66.

Feb 19 • 15:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

A ten-month prison sentence is imposed on a man for justifying the aggression of the USSR

A Latvian man has been sentenced to ten months in prison for justifying the aggressive actions of the USSR after a higher court rejected his appeal.

Feb 18 • 16:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Judge Bento, historic sentence

Federal judge Walter Bento has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for corruption, marking the highest penalty in Argentine history for such offenses.

Feb 12 • 04:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mother of suspect accused of killing elderly man and cutting out tongue in Teresina reveals son has a history of violence and calls for psychiatric internment

The mother of a man accused of brutally murdering an elderly man in Teresina reveals that her son has a history of violence and she is requesting he be placed in a psychiatric facility instead of prison.

Feb 11 • 19:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TODAY IN HISTORY: Nelson Mandela is released from prison

Nelson Mandela was released from prison on February 11, 1990, after 27 years behind bars, marking a significant milestone in the fight against apartheid in South Africa.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

The Rennelberg in Braunschweig: A Place with Awful Memories

An old prison in Braunschweig, Germany, known for its historical use during the Nazi era, is set to be transformed into residential space.

Feb 7 • 18:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visited Marius in prison

Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon made a historic visit to his stepson Marius Borg Høiby in prison, marking the first time in Norwegian history that a royal family member has visited another royal family member in prison.

Feb 6 • 06:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Venezuela plan to turn notorious prison into cultural centre scrubs past horrors, critics say

Critics argue that Venezuela's initiative to transform El Helicoide, a notorious former torture center for political prisoners, into a cultural center overlooks its violent history.

Feb 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Man guilty of abuse since childhood sentenced to prison - allegedly continued sexual crimes after disappearing

A 24-year-old man in Vantaa is suspected of a series of child sexual offenses despite already having a serious history of sexual crimes, and even a strict prison sentence did not deter him from continuing his criminal behavior.

Feb 5 • 08:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Most dangerous man ever incarcerated' put on 'no human contact' after multiple murders

The article discusses a notorious inmate, considered the most dangerous ever in U.S. history, who is now subjected to no human contact after spending 36 years in solitary confinement.

Jan 15 • 23:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

His career was falling, then he held a concert in prison. It was a return of the legend

Johnny Cash's live concert at Folsom Prison on January 13, 1968, not only revitalized his career but also marked a significant moment in music history.

Jan 13 • 08:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

A degree in modern history, assistance to the disabled, and the arrest. Alberto in jail for 400 days

Alberto Trentini, an Italian national, has been detained in a Venezuelan prison for 400 days, coinciding with the Venezuelan government’s announcement of releasing a significant number of prisoners, raising hopes for his and other detainees' freedom.

Jan 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

He ended up in prison, and the court took everything from him! No one in history played football like him

Legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho, known for his entertaining playing style, has faced multiple scandals since retiring, including the seizure of 57 properties due to unpaid taxes and illegal construction.

Jan 8 • 20:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

USA: Former CIA Agent Aldrich Ames Dead

Former CIA agent Aldrich Ames, considered one of the most notorious traitors in U.S. intelligence history, has reportedly died in prison in Maryland at the age of 84.

Jan 7 • 15:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

How Aldrich Ames Sold CIA Secrets to the USSR: The Alcohol, Debts, and Betrayal that Shocked the USA

Aldrich Ames, dubbed the 'worst traitor' in U.S. history, died in prison at 84 after revealing CIA secrets to the Soviets, resulting in the deaths of over ten sources and jeopardizing countless operations.

Jan 7 • 10:22 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
Crime & Justice

CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who sold U.S. secrets to the Soviets, dies in prison at 84

Aldrich Ames, a former CIA agent who sold U.S. secrets to the Soviets and was considered one of the most damaging spies in U.S. history, has died in prison at the age of 84.

Jan 7 • 08:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Drugs sent the famous skier to prison. A few years ago, he grossly insulted the Jizerská 50

Norwegian cross-country skier Petter Northug, known for his 13 World Championship titles and a history of discipline issues, has been sentenced to prison due to drug-related problems.

Jan 6 • 16:10 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The federal prison where Maduro is incarcerated has a history of complaints about its poor conditions

The Metropolitan Detention Center in New York, where Nicolás Maduro is held, is notorious for its poor conditions and has been criticized for lack of staff and crime within its facilities.

Jan 4 • 12:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

The bar owner in Crans-Montana had a heavy criminal past and had even gone to prison

The owner of the bar in Crans-Montana, who has a significant criminal history including convictions for fraud and kidnapping, is currently under investigation by Swiss authorities in connection with a fatal fire.

Jan 4 • 08:27 UTC

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