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🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Child predator cleared for parole arrested after surprise warrant drops hours before prison release

A convicted child molester in California was arrested just hours before his scheduled release on parole due to new charges filed against him.

Feb 27 • 04:07 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

CAN 2025: A collective of Senegalese citizens demands the release of supporters imprisoned in Morocco

A collective of Senegalese citizens is calling for the release of 18 supporters sentenced to prison in Morocco following disturbances at the CAN 2025 final.

Feb 26 • 23:50 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Chicago man deported from Bali after prison release for murder arrested on flight back to US

Tommy Schaefer, a Chicago man deported from Bali after serving time for murdering his girlfriend’s mother, was arrested on his flight back to the U.S. facing new federal charges.

Feb 26 • 23:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The government proposes significant changes to prison sentences

The Finnish government has proposed the introduction of preventive detention for dangerous offenders and reforms to the release process for life sentence prisoners.

Feb 26 • 19:35 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

France sentences Iranian woman to one year in prison for justifying terrorism

A French court has sentenced Iranian woman Mahdieh Esfandiari to one year in prison for justifying terrorism, a ruling seen as potentially influencing negotiations for the release of detained French citizens in Iran.

Feb 26 • 13:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Desperate screams from inmates in El Rodeo 1, the prison where Nahuel Gallo is held: "They are asking for the Red Cross and paramedics"

Inmates at El Rodeo 1 prison are calling for urgent medical help, sparking family protests demanding the release of political prisoners and raising alarm over reports of torture.

Feb 26 • 13:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Singer João Lima completes one month in prison for assaulting ex-wife, and Justice will judge the request for freedom

Singer João Lima has been in prison for one month after being accused of assaulting his ex-wife, and the court is set to review a request for his release.

Feb 26 • 09:45 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
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Roula Pispirigkou: Is she getting out of prison? The request, the 'loophole', and the crucial percentage

Roula Pispirigkou, imprisoned for murdering her three children, is attempting to secure her release due to her poor health and a potential legal 'loophole' regarding disability percentages.

Feb 26 • 08:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Rapist 'aroused by violent sex' attacked woman after vanishing from prison again

Neil Trennan, a convicted rapist, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for a violent attack on a woman while on day release from prison, marking his third life sentence.

Feb 25 • 12:07 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
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

'Britain's youngest female double murderer' approved for open prison move

The Parole Board has approved a move to an open prison for Lorraine Thorpe, Britain's youngest female double murderer, although her release on parole has been denied for a second time.

Feb 24 • 15:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Release of Tunisian lawyer Ahmed Sawab after reducing his sentence

Tunisian lawyer Ahmed Sawab was released from prison after a court reduced his sentence from five years to ten months.

Feb 23 • 19:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

On provisional release, Nego Di prepares for bodybuilding championship while facing lawsuits in RS

Brazilian influencer Nego Di is shifting his focus to bodybuilding amidst ongoing legal challenges after being granted provisional release from prison.

Feb 23 • 14:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'My Parents Have Been Locked Up for 10 Years in Iran Hellhole Prison - But I've Realised One Major Thing'

A British couple has been sentenced to ten years in an Iranian prison on allegations of espionage, prompting their children to advocate for their release.

Feb 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

S: Yes to chemical castration of pedophiles

The Swedish Social Democratic Party has expressed support for the proposal that pedophiles be subjected to chemical castration as a condition for their release from prison.

Feb 20 • 11:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Early release of a tyrant. The court and the prison are arguing about who is to blame

A court and prison in Czechia are in disagreement over the circumstances surrounding the early release of a convicted individual.

Feb 20 • 05:00 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Belarus released dissident Mikalai Statkevich from prison

Belarus has released 69-year-old dissident Mikalai Statkevich five months after he refused to leave the country as part of a prisoner exchange facilitated by the United States.

Feb 19 • 16:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'People from abroad came with Imran...', claims close aide of Shehbaz

A close aide of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claimed that former Prime Minister Imran Khan was offered a deal to secure his release from prison, which he initially agreed to but later withdrew from.

Feb 19 • 15:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Release of imprisoned companions', farmers demand

Farmers in India are demanding the release of their fellow activists who have been imprisoned for nine months, citing the need for reunification with their families.

Feb 19 • 10:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Paraibano arrested by mistake will enter court for compensation; Video shows his release from prison

A Brazilian man wrongfully imprisoned for three days due to mistaken identity is seeking compensation from the state for moral damages.

Feb 18 • 18:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

UK's most violent inmate Charles Bronson 'caught in Catch-22' situation over jail release

Charles Bronson, the UK's most infamous inmate, faces a challenging situation regarding his potential release from prison as his past behavior complicates his chances.

Feb 18 • 14:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Andrew sent photos of Beatrice and Eugenie to Epstein after sex offences conviction

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York, sent photos of his daughters to Jeffrey Epstein shortly after Epstein's release from prison, as revealed in newly released files.

Feb 18 • 11:25 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Judge orders Javier Duarte to remain in prison; he had two months left to serve his sentence

A federal judge has ordered former Veracruz governor Javier Duarte to stay in prison, denying his release just two months before the completion of his initial sentence for corruption.

Feb 18 • 04:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The route of stolen cell phones: a member of the gang discovered by a journalist's perseverance will remain imprisoned

A member of a gang involved in cell phone thefts in Buenos Aires remains in prison after a judge denied her request for release, following an investigation sparked by journalist Gabriel Levinas.

Feb 17 • 21:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czech prisoners lack information after release. They often return to prison

Many Czech prisoners are struggling with re-integration into society due to a lack of information following their release, leading to a significant number returning to prison.

Feb 17 • 21:23 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Escape from Bollate prison: searches ongoing for a 42-year-old Ecuadorian detainee

A 42-year-old Ecuadorian detainee has failed to return to Bollate prison after being granted temporary release, sparking police searches for her.

Feb 16 • 08:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After leaving prison, man is arrested for punching a police car, insulting, and threatening officers in Maceió: 'I want to shoot'

A man recently released from prison was arrested in Maceió for assaulting a police vehicle and threatening officers shortly after his release.

Feb 14 • 14:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Mandelson's assistant sent Epstein government speech before it was delivered

Peter Mandelson's assistant emailed a copy of a government speech to Jeffrey Epstein shortly after Epstein's prison release, leading to an investigation.

Feb 14 • 00:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Iran: authorities release reformist leader Azar Mansouri on bail

Reformist leader Azar Mansouri has been released from prison on bail a few days after her arrest amid anti-government protests in Iran.

Feb 13 • 15:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

The connection between the PCC chief sentenced to 126 years and the judge punished by the CNJ

The article discusses the controversial release from prison of Gerson Palermo, a notorious PCC chief, and his connection to a judge who authorized his house arrest.

Feb 13 • 15:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The infamous corruption case participant R. Kurlianskis failed to be released: remains imprisoned with E. Masiulis and V. Gapšys

R. Kurlianskis, involved in a high-profile corruption case, has been denied early release from prison by both the conditional release commission and the court, alongside other notable figures found guilty.

Feb 13 • 07:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

He raped a woman and promised revenge from the cell. The court has now released him early

A man convicted of raping a woman has been released early from prison despite threatening vengeance from his cell.

Feb 13 • 06:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A Shortcut for ETA Members: 85% of Basque Prisoners on Semi-Liberty with 100.2 are from ETA

The application of Article 100.2 of the Penitentiary Regulations has favored the early release of ETA prisoners, with 85% benefiting from semi-liberty since the Basque government took over prison management in late 2021.

Feb 13 • 00:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Serial train masturbator caught once again just 12 days after prison release

James Gathercole, a 40-year-old repeat offender from London, was arrested for exposing himself just 12 days after his release from prison.

Feb 12 • 20:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

From airplane hijacking to PCC leader: who is Gerson Palermo, sentenced to 126 years and now a fugitive

Gerson Palermo, a significant figure in organized crime in Brazil, has managed to evade law enforcement following his controversial release from prison after being sentenced to 126 years for drug trafficking and an airplane hijacking.

Feb 12 • 19:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

When does the second season of En el barro premiere on Netflix

Netflix has confirmed the release date for the second season of the series En el barro, set to premiere on February 13.

Feb 12 • 17:32 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Former Caprivi Secessionist Mwilima Dies

Geoffrey Mwilima, a former politician and convicted treasonist linked to the Caprivi secessionist movement, has passed away at the age of 70 shortly after his release from prison.

Feb 12 • 14:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Diosdado Cabello to Juan Pablo Guanipa: "If he violates the house arrest measure, he will have to return to prison"

Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello accused opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa of attempting to incite violence after his recent release from prison, warning that violating the terms of his house arrest would result in his return to jail.

Feb 12 • 12:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Investigation of 'Rzeczpospolita': The Great Fraudster Wojciech R. How a Kraków Businessman Destroys the Lives of Millionaires

Wojciech R., a businessman from Kraków, has been released from prison due to health concerns after serving just four months, raising questions about the judicial process surrounding his early release.

Feb 12 • 03:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Aivaras Miltenis Remains in Prison, Court Denies His Request for the Third Time

Aivaras Miltenis' request for parole has been denied by the Kaunas District Court for the third time, keeping him in prison despite previous recommendations for release.

Feb 11 • 08:43 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Venezuelan opposition ally placed under house arrest hours after release

Juan Pablo Guanipa, a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure, was placed under house arrest shortly after being released from prison, highlighting ongoing repression in the country.

Feb 11 • 00:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jere Karalahti was released from prison - A ride was waiting outside

Former ice hockey player Jere Karalahti has been released from prison after spending four and a half months detained on drug-related charges.

Feb 10 • 16:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Paedophile fantasist who sparked VIP murder probe freed early from prison

Carl Beech, a convicted paedophile whose false allegations against prominent figures led to a major police investigation, has been released from prison early, having served just over 40% of his 18-year sentence.

Feb 10 • 13:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Major Setback for Bhullar, Convicted in 1993 Delhi Bombings, Early Release Denied

The Delhi Sentence Review Board has rejected Devender Pal Singh Bhullar's plea for early release from prison regarding the 1993 Delhi bombings incident.

Feb 10 • 11:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

“I am terrified of when my son is released from prison”

A mother expresses her fear and anxiety over her son's upcoming release from prison after being convicted of arson and reflects on their family's struggles.

Feb 10 • 06:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Cocaine gang's £75 offer to 'celebrate release of Luis Diaz's dad' led to prison

A Liverpool drug gang has been sentenced after promoting a drug deal to celebrate the release of Luis Diaz's father from captivity.

Feb 9 • 21:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

France accuses Iran of repression over new sentence for Nobel Peace Prize laureate

France has condemned Iran for choosing repression and intimidation, calling for the release of a human rights activist sentenced to 18 months in prison.

Feb 9 • 17:55 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

China: The conviction of Jimmy Lai for the 2019 protests and international reactions

Former media mogul Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Hong Kong court for his involvement in the 2019 pro-democracy protests, amidst international calls for his release.

Feb 9 • 13:31 UTC

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