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More than 3,000 prisoners from the Vale do Paraíba region are required to return to prison after a temporary release.

Over 3,000 inmates in the Vale do Paraíba region of Brazil are required to return to prison today after their first temporary leave of 2026.

British pensioner Billy Eastment, accused of drug smuggling, is critically ill in a Chilean prison as legal efforts to secure his release are hindered by challenges in contacting his family.

A temporary release program in São Paulo benefits over 7,700 inmates ahead of the Easter holiday, allowing them supervised leave from prison.

The project supports inmates without family connections as they temporarily leave prison, providing assistance during their reintegration into society.

A man was arrested for violently assaulting and raping his ex-girlfriend while holding her captive during a temporary prison release in Brazil.

Inmates at Gran Canaria's El Salto del Negro prison engage in a unique literary workshop aiming to help them transform their lives post-release.

A 43-year-old man was arrested in Barroso, Brazil, after pursuing and threatening his ex-partner following his release from prison.

A member of the gang responsible for the £53 million Securitas cash robbery in the UK has been approved for release from prison after serving part of his sentence.

Boualem Sansal's controversial move from Gallimard to Grasset has sparked debates in the French literary world, especially after his recent release from prison in Algeria.

The alleged mastermind behind the kidnapping of three women in Salvador negotiated their release through a video call made from prison.

An audit reveals that prison programs in New South Wales are failing to reduce reoffending rates among Indigenous individuals, highlighting systemic issues in support services post-release.

A man convicted of brutally murdering his ex-partner will be released on parole in 2027, having served over 15 years of his sentence.

A man, recently released on probation from prison, has resumed trafficking methamphetamine shortly after his release.

Former mob boss Valeri Ramjalg, known by the nickname Jokker, has been granted early release from his prison sentence.

Brazilian Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes has denied the temporary release request for hacker Walter Delgatti Neto, citing lack of proper documentation.

A man celebrating his release from prison caused significant disruptions in train service after walking into an ICE tunnel while intoxicated.

The Bahia Court of Justice has ordered the release of former prison director Joneuma Silva Neres, who is accused of facilitating a massive inmate escape.

Former NBA player Glen Davis has been released from prison early after serving 17 months of a 40-month sentence for his involvement in a health care benefits fraud scheme.

Three men have been imprisoned in Spain for kidnapping, assaulting a young Romanian man, and demanding ransom for his release.

A judge in Rio de Janeiro has ordered the release of councilman Salvino Oliveira, who was arrested on suspicion of ties to the Comando Vermelho criminal organization.

Councilman Salvino Oliveira was released from prison after a court decision found there was insufficient evidence for his connection with the criminal group Comando Vermelho.

Political efforts are intensifying to release banker Daniel Vorcaro from prison, prompting embarrassment within Brazil's Supreme Court regarding the integrity of judicial proceedings.

The Supreme Federal Court's deliberation on Daniel Vorcaro's case does not result in immediate application of a potential ruling that could release him from prison.

The Federal Police express concerns that Daniel Vorcaro's potential release from prison may jeopardize opportunities for him to cooperate in ongoing investigations.

The Mato Grosso Justice's General Inspectorate is probing a potential human error in the release of a 23-year-old inmate, who is now suspected of killing his underage sister shortly after his release.

The Tallinn District Court has upheld the previous ruling denying early conditional release for Pavel Gammer, who is serving a seven-year sentence for extortion, private surveillance, and economic crimes.

The article discusses the diplomatic maneuvering behind Nahuel Gallo's release from Venezuelan prison, including the controversial deal brokered with the Venezuelan government and its implications for Argentinian politics.

The new adaptation of Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables" focuses on the initial 150 pages of the novel, detailing Jean Valjean's struggles after his release from prison.

A 34-year-old woman was found murdered in Montenegro, Brazil, and her partner, who was out on work release from prison, is the main suspect in her death.

Roberto Antonio Detrinidad, sentenced to life for a sexual assault case in San Francisco, has been granted parole after serving ten years in prison.

The Tarcísio de Freitas administration in Brazil is investigating the unauthorized release of prison photographs of former banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Carmen Mejía, exonerated after 22 years in prison, faces potential deportation as ICE takes her into custody following her release in Texas.

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist, continues to live in fear a year after his release from prison, facing deportation threats from the Trump administration despite asserting that his criticisms of Israel are not antisemitic.

The National Court of Spain has released a suspected drug trafficker, citing violations of his defense rights due to insufficient information about the evidence used for his imprisonment.

Marius Csampar, a notorious Romanian serial killer, has earned online fame and fortune as a TikTok influencer after his release from prison, causing public outrage.

Andrei Zemkov, a man with a lengthy criminal record, is seeking early conditional release from prison after serving time for multiple offenses including theft and extortion.

Marius Borg Høiby has submitted a request for release from prison to the Oslo District Court, according to his lawyer.

Marius Borg Høiby seeks release from custody ahead of his upcoming trial where he faces charges of violence and threats.

Marius Borg Høiby has requested to be released from custody just before his trial is set to begin, following charges of violence and threats involving a knife.

A 48-year-old Sudanese man was arrested outside the police headquarters in Athens after threatening to detonate two functional grenades he was carrying, just days after his release from prison.

Nikolajs Zikov, convicted of a 2011 murder at the Citadele cinema, has been released early from prison, raising questions about the conditions of his release and its implications for public safety.

Nikolai Mitjanin, sentenced to life for the murder of a police officer and other crimes, has been denied early release despite prison support, with a potential new opportunity in a year.

Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy activist sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong, will not appeal his conviction, potentially facilitating political negotiations about his release.

Senator Patricia Bullrich met with Nahuel Gallo, a gendarmerie officer recently released after 450 days in a Venezuelan prison, discussing his experience and expressing criticism of the AFA.

Jaanus Meister, serving a seven-year prison sentence, is seeking early release and promises to lead a sober and productive life if granted freedom.

Sean Combs, the businessman and rapper popularly known as Diddy, has had his prison release date moved up to April 25, 2028, by the U.S. justice system.

Former Saint-Étienne mayor Gaël Perdriau has been granted release from prison pending his appeal trial.

A double killer, Andrew McVicar, has been released from prison early, inciting anger from the family of one of his victims who called the decision 'disgusting.'

A bereaved woman expresses her disillusionment with the justice system after the driver, responsible for her family's death, was released early from prison.