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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 2 South of Minas on Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court sentenced brothers Brazão to 76 years in prison for the murder of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes and mandated them to pay R$ 7 million in reparations to the victims' families.

Feb 25 • 22:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

It's Not the End of the World: How Our Religion Instructs Us to Deal with Prisoners?

The article discusses the Islamic perspective on prison rehabilitation and the compassionate treatment of prisoners, highlighting the case of a Jordanian man imprisoned in place of a debtor.

Feb 25 • 14:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Professor Elaine Pimentel transforms research into changes in the prison system of Alagoas

Elaine Pimentel has significantly impacted the prison system in Alagoas through her academic research over nearly three decades.

Feb 24 • 19:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Condition Instead of Prison. The Government's Amendment Has Already Helped People Close to Fico

A government amendment in Czechia has led to the release of individuals connected to former Prime Minister Robert Fico, sparking discussions about justice reform.

Feb 24 • 15:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

The court acquitted three supervisors accused of assaulting a prisoner in Rýnovice

A court in Czechia has acquitted three prison guards accused of assaulting an inmate at the Rýnovice facility.

Feb 24 • 15:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul signed a historic law to improve safety and accountability in prisons

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a significant law aimed at enhancing safety and accountability in the state's prison system following public outrage over inmate deaths.

Feb 23 • 20:01 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Judge to decide if trans inmate serving time for sexual assaults against women will be moved to female prison

A Canadian judge is set to make a decision regarding the transfer of transgender inmate Amanda Cooper, who is serving time for violent sexual assaults, from a men's prison to a women's facility.

Feb 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Ilaria Salis again against prisons: "They are like metastases". Then she attacks the government

Ilaria Salis criticized the prison system, describing it as a malignant entity, while addressing a gathering in Como focused on prison conditions.

Feb 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Karol Nawrocki's Project. Prison Sentences for Judges and Removal from Office

President Karol Nawrocki has introduced a legislative proposal pertaining to the judiciary amidst ongoing concerns about the state of justice in Poland.

Feb 20 • 11:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: NE2 of Thursday, February 19, 2026

The article covers various significant news events including legal actions against personnel associated with Gilmar Mendes, international tensions involving Trump and Iran, the release of Andrew from prison, confrontations in Argentina regarding labor reform, a violent incident involving a property manager, and Brazilian wine protection in trade discussions.

Feb 19 • 22:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Eight Prisons Will Receive Minors

The Swedish government plans to initiate a reform allowing minors aged 13-17 to be sentenced to prison, with eight facilities designated to accommodate them starting July.

Feb 19 • 07:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How did Rajpal spend 12 days in Tihar? An appeal to CM Rekha Gupta

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, who was granted bail after 12 days in Tihar Jail for a bounced check case, shares his experiences and appeals to the Delhi CM for leniency towards inmates.

Feb 18 • 04:22 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Lawmakers approve reform to classify and punish sexual harassment and stalking with prison time

The Mexican Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved reforms to the Federal Penal Code to classify and penalize sexual harassment and stalking with prison sentences.

Feb 18 • 02:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Preventive prison is ordered and the protester who made and threw a molotov cocktail at the police during the march for labor reform will remain detained

A protester who threw molotov cocktails at the police during a march against labor reform in Argentina will remain in detention after a judge granted preventive custody.

Feb 17 • 15:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government seeks to increase prison sentence for recruiting minors to up to 26 years through a bill; lawyers and assembly members analyze the proposal

Ecuador's government is proposing a legislative reform to increase prison sentences for the recruitment and exploitation of minors to up to 26 years.

Feb 15 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Brianna Ghey's twisted killers now with special prison perks despite sick passions

Brianna Ghey's murderers are reportedly receiving special privileges in prison despite the nature of their crime, which has raised concerns over the justice system's handling of their case.

Feb 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[News Dive] Breaking! Lee Sang-min sentenced to 7 years in prison

Lee Sang-min has been sentenced to 7 years in prison during the first trial.

Feb 12 • 06:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bullrich responded to Mayans over a controversial phrase and his criticisms of Milei: "The only one in prison is former President Cristina Kirchner"

Patricia Bullrich defended Javier Milei during a parliamentary debate by responding to Senator José Mayans' controversial statement linking a labor reform project to a quote from a Nazi concentration camp.

Feb 12 • 03:55 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ramaphosa launches Nelson Mandela Rules Academy at prison

President Cyril Ramaphosa inaugurated the Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy in South Africa, dedicated to promoting humane treatment of prisoners.

Feb 11 • 19:58 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

It is said that the oversight has not been sufficiently good at Litla-Hraun

Concerns have been raised about the adequacy of oversight at the Litla-Hraun facility in Iceland.

Feb 11 • 19:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Liisa Pakosta: The Estonian Prison Reform has been a Clear Success

Liisa Pakosta emphasizes that Estonia's prison reform has been a significant achievement, gaining Sweden's trust in managing its prisoners under Estonian legal frameworks.

Feb 10 • 07:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Legal Committee Sent a Bill Allowing the Reception of Foreign Prisoners for First Reading

The Estonian legal committee has introduced a bill that would allow the leasing of idle prison space to foreign countries.

Feb 9 • 15:22 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In the face of youth delinquency, it is necessary to "ask the question" of abolishing the excuse of minority, says Laurent Nuñez

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez calls for a reconsideration of the legal principle that reduces prison sentences for juvenile offenders amidst increasing youth delinquency.

Feb 9 • 10:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Police Chief: 'No reasonable person wants to see 13-year-olds in prison'

The police have opposed the government's proposal to allow 13-year-olds to be sentenced to prison, citing a risk of gangs recruiting even younger children, as stated by Deputy National Police Chief Stefan Hector.

Feb 1 • 16:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Al-Alimi's directive to close 'illegal' prisons dominates social media in Yemen

The directive by President Rashad Muhammad Al-Alimi to close all illegal prisons and release detainees outside the law has sparked significant engagement on Yemeni social media, seen as a crucial step towards restoring state authority and reinforcing the rule of law.

Jan 13 • 10:58 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Prison Reform: Gérald Darmanin's Plan to Curb Overcrowding

Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin aims to implement a cap on prison numbers and plans to construct new prison facilities to address critical overcrowding issues.

Jan 7 • 19:13 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Thanks to Trump’s Laws.. Russian-American Accused of Cryptocurrency Theft Released

A Russian-American accused of stealing millions in cryptocurrency was released under a prison reform law supported by former President Donald Trump, expressing gratitude for the early release and a commitment to improve cybersecurity.

Jan 6 • 10:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Turkey: Many prisoners to be released through justice reform

Thousands of inmates in Turkey are being released early due to a new justice reform, though the exact number is unclear and political prisoners are excluded.

Dec 26 • 16:26 UTC

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