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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Diddy set for earlier prison release after sentence adjustment

Rapper Diddy is facing an earlier than expected release from prison due to acceptance into a drug rehabilitation program.

Mar 3 • 09:07 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Zimbabwe releases over 4,000 prisoners under presidential amnesty

Zimbabwe has initiated the release of nearly 4,000 inmates as part of a presidential amnesty aimed at alleviating prison overcrowding.

Mar 3 • 06:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Court sentenced a man involved in very dangerous narcotic substances

A 28-year-old man was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for the illegal handling of a large quantity of the narcotic Alpha-PVP.

Mar 2 • 08:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Dolores Irigoin: the leap of faith that led her to direct Espartanos

Dolores Irigoin transitioned from a career in social work to become the executive director of the Espartanos Foundation, which operates within prisons and is expanding across multiple provinces and countries.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Factories and the Rehabilitation of Prisoners: Alcaçuz Receives Technical Visit from Penitentiary Secretaries from Across the Country

The Alcaçuz State Penitentiary in Brazil hosts a technical visit by penitentiary secretaries to showcase its factories and rehabilitation model for inmates.

Feb 27 • 18:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Therapist convicted of torturing patients at clinic: 'tied up and beat'

A Brazilian occupational therapist has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for torturing patients at a rehabilitation clinic.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Dmitri Prokofjev, who committed a brutal robbery murder in Lasnamäe, longs for freedom: I had a lot of time to think about it

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.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The court in Most will again deal with the release of the longest-serving Czech prisoner in April

The court in Most, Czechia, is set to re-examine the release of the longest-serving Czech prisoner next month.

Feb 26 • 09:17 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tatiana Ruiz Díaz, the rebellion that found a direction

Tatiana Ruiz Díaz, who faced extreme isolation and hardship, found hope and purpose through rugby after a decade in confinement.

Feb 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

From animal shelter to house of horror: dozens of dead dogs discovered and several in deplorable conditions

Oaveed Rahman was sentenced to five years in prison after authorities discovered 41 dead dogs and 21 others in appalling conditions at his supposed animal shelter in England.

Feb 20 • 20:28 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NT's first women's prison to accommodate up to 95 offenders

The Northern Territory's first women's prison has opened in Alice Springs, designed to accommodate up to 95 women following renovations.

Feb 19 • 20:28 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

A patient expelled from a treatment center was sent to prison, where he was sexually assaulted and abandoned without care

A former patient expelled from a rehabilitation facility has faced sexual assault and neglect during his months in prison due to a lack of proper treatment options.

Feb 17 • 04:01 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The future of the prison choir is secured

The future of the Danish prison choir is now secure following a collaboration after the death of its founder.

Feb 16 • 08:04 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Eleven years ago she killed her partner and ended up in prison: Oksana Murasova stabs her new partner

Oksana Murasova, who previously served time for murdering her partner, has now injured her new Italian partner in a knife attack.

Feb 15 • 21:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Number of Sexual Offenders is Rising - Prisoners are Rehabilitated According to a Model Developed in Finland

The number of sexual offenders serving unconditional prison sentences in Finland has increased significantly, with reported numbers rising from 178 in 2023 to 294 in 2025.

Feb 15 • 13:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

PHOTO: The Only Ones Allowed Outside, Pigeons Are Kept in a Prison in Brno

In Brno, a unique program allows inmates to care for pigeons as part of their rehabilitation process.

Feb 14 • 09:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Rugby Instead of Violence: A Team is Formed in a Chilean Prison to Help Inmates Reintegrate into Society

A rugby team has been established in a Chilean prison to aid inmates in their reintegration into society.

Feb 13 • 12:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Eligijus Masiulis: 'The hardest day is Sunday'

Eligijus Masiulis shares his experiences of life in a semi-open prison and the emotional challenges of returning to prison after weekends with his family.

Feb 12 • 06:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Shoplifter stole £60 chicken from Co-Op begs for extended prison sentence

Emma Britton, a 51-year-old shoplifter, requested an extended prison sentence after stealing £60 worth of chicken from Co-op and rejecting probation alternatives.

Feb 9 • 09:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The government plans to establish a facility in Finland where children can be locked up - not much different from a prison

The Finnish government is planning to create a facility for severely troubled youths, reflecting a growing concern over juvenile crime and the lack of appropriate placements for these children.

Feb 9 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

Jüri Saar: The current logic of prison sentences disappears in the case of rented prisoners

Jüri Saar discusses the changing logic of prison sentences in the context of rented prisoners, suggesting a shift towards two parallel incarceration systems that may compromise rehabilitation efforts.

Feb 6 • 12:17 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office defends its decision to rehabilitate García Ortiz because he was not sentenced to prison

The Chief Inspector Prosecutor, María Antonia Sanz Gaite, has justified the Prosecutor General Teresa Peramato's decision not to expel Álvaro García Ortiz after his conviction for revealing confidential information about Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner.

Feb 6 • 11:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

This prison music program changed lives, but what happened when it ended?

The article discusses the impact of a creative music program in prison on inmates' lives and questions the sustainability of such programs after their conclusion.

Feb 5 • 23:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Social Media Harassment of Madalina Ghenea: One and a Half Years Sentence for the Stalker

A 45-year-old woman has been sentenced to one year and six months in prison and mandatory rehabilitation for stalking model and actress Madalina Ghenea.

Feb 5 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Culture, another 'horizon' for young people in prison

The article discusses how cultural initiatives in the Soto del Real prison in Madrid are providing hope and new opportunities for young inmates aged 21 to 25.

Feb 1 • 20:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Robinho is in prison for rape. His sentence was reduced by 160 days.

The São Paulo court approved a 160-day reduction of Robinho's sentence for rape, allowing the ex-footballer to reduce his nine-year prison term due to his work and studies in a rehabilitation center.

Jan 16 • 09:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The most famous prison in Marseille opens its doors to a unique restaurant

The famous prison in Marseille has opened a unique restaurant named Les Beaux Mets, where inmates in rehabilitation cook, serve, and learn new life skills, emphasizing values of coexistence and teamwork.

Jan 9 • 04:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

I spent 22 years in jail for murder but now I'm free, I want to go back inside

Iain Macpherson, who served 22 years for murder, expresses his desire to return to prison due to the challenges of reintegrating into society.

Jan 4 • 13:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Boozing and drugs saw me end up in prison - now I’m teetotal and a proud dad

Jay Motty discusses his transformation from a troubled past with alcohol and drugs to becoming a teetotal, proud father, along with GP-approved tips for others looking to reduce their drinking.

Jan 1 • 04:00 UTC

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