Ten years in prison sentenced to former civil registry official who issued passports without entering the money into the collection system
John G., a former civil registry official in Zamora, Ecuador, was sentenced to ten years in prison for embezzlement after issuing passports without depositing the collected fees into the official system.
Norwegian Katrine (50) is released from prison: - I am so relieved
Katrine, a Norwegian woman, has been released on parole after spending 19 months in a Spanish prison for the alleged murder of her husband, for which she claims self-defense.
Man sentenced to six years in prison for raping stepdaughter
A man has been sentenced to six years in prison for the sexual assault of his stepdaughter.
Lithuanian who killed three people in the United Kingdom released from prison after only three years and deported to homeland
A Lithuanian man who killed three people in a car crash in the UK has been released from prison after serving only three years and subsequently deported back to Lithuania.
Shown Insight: Medical Student Remains Free After Rape
A Belgian appeals court upheld a controversial decision to suspend the prison sentence of a medical student convicted of raping a fellow student, citing his 'considerate' behavior.
Showed Insight: Medical Student Remains Free After Rape
A Belgian court confirms the suspension of a five-year prison sentence for a medical student convicted of raping a fellow student, citing his good character as justification.
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The STF sentenced brothers Brazão to 76 years in prison for the murder of Marielle and Anderson, with additional damages to be paid to their families.
Less than a month in prison: fired 180 shots at a neighbor's house and was released
A man who shot 180 rounds at a neighbor's house in Mar del Plata was arrested and released after less than a month in prison.
Lawyers argue whether transgender female prisoner should be transferred to women’s jail
Lawyers are debating whether transgender inmate Amanda Joy Cooper should be transferred to a women’s prison after undergoing gender surgery.
Woman acquitted of smuggling a GPS tracker to Philip Patrick Westh
A woman has been acquitted of charges related to smuggling a GPS tracker into a prison for communication with convicted murderer Philip Patrick Westh due to insufficient evidence regarding its communication capabilities.
Minister Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Child Exploitation Material
A former priest in Denmark has been sentenced to five months in prison for possessing over 80,000 files containing child sexual exploitation material.
18-year-old convicted of raping three underage boys in Oslo
An 18-year-old has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for the rape of three underage boys in Oslo, with his defense attorney planning to appeal the decision.
Half a year in prison for beating a man with a motorcycle chain
An individual has been sentenced to six months in prison for assaulting a man with a motorcycle chain in Iceland.
The Bride's Father: 'I Confessed for You' - Hino Town Incident, the Door to a Posthumous Review
The Supreme Court of Japan has decided to begin a retrial in the Hino Town Incident case, where Hiroshi Sakohara was sentenced to life in prison for the murder and robbery of a liquor store owner in 1984, based on a confession he claimed he made for the sake of his daughter.
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.
Nova Scotia man sentenced to prison for sexually abusing teenage babysitter
John Alexander Cripps was sentenced to five years in prison for sexually abusing a 13-year-old babysitter, raising concerns about the justice system's treatment of Indigenous victims in Nova Scotia.
Fresnes: an investigation opened after the death of an inmate in his cell
An investigation has been launched following the death of a 19-year-old inmate in Fresnes prison, who suffered a seizure despite attempts to alert the guards.
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.
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.
Moraes orders PM-DF to explain visits to Anderson Torres outside authorized hours
Minister Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the Police Command of the Federal District to clarify unauthorized visits to former Minister of Justice Anderson Torres in prison within 48 hours.
Journalist Arimatéia Azevedo discharged from hospital and sent to prison in PI, says family
Journalist Arimatéia Azevedo was discharged from the hospital and is being sent back to prison despite concerns about his health, as mandated by the justice system in Piauí.
Alleged rapist 'accidentally released from jail and left country' before trial
A man facing multiple rape charges was mistakenly released from prison and has fled the UK just before his trial was scheduled to begin.
Ombudsman is concerned about prisoners' mental health services
Finland's Deputy Ombudsman Maija Sakslin raises concerns over the inadequacy of mental health services for prisoners due to resource shortages in the prison healthcare system.
Canberra man jailed 20 years for killing ex-wife in Bruce home
A Canberra man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the killing of his ex-wife, despite expressing remorse and citing his declining health.
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.
Child porn collector should have been sentenced to prison, says Ontario’s top court
Ontario's top court criticized a previous sentencing decision for Matthew Elias, who had been found in possession of thousands of child pornography images, stating he should have received a prison sentence rather than house arrest.
Medellín builds Colombia's first megajail inspired by Bukele's model
Medellín is constructing Colombia's first megajail modeled after El Salvador's high-security prison system under President Bukele.
The Government will build a prison for 15,000 inmates to relocate and repair others
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced plans to construct a new prison with a capacity for 15,000 inmates to facilitate the relocation of detainees from overcrowded and deteriorating facilities.
Suspect in the murder of psychology student transferred from Divinópolis prison to BH
Ítalo da Silva, a suspect in the murder of psychology student Vanessa Lara de Oliveira Silva, has been transferred from Divinópolis prison to a facility in Belo Horizonte.
Female teaching assistant jailed for decades over sick sex acts with young boys
A 34-year-old teaching assistant has been sentenced to over 51 years in prison for sexually assaulting multiple young boys, including grooming and sending explicit messages.
Here the new juvenile prisons are being created
New juvenile facilities for children aged 13 and older who commit serious crimes are being established in Rosersberg, Sweden.
The sentence of a man who lived with the body of his girlfriend has been increased - over ten years in prison
A Finnish court has increased the prison sentence of a man who killed his girlfriend and continued to live with her body for several weeks before it was discovered.
A British couple detained in Iran sentenced to 10 years in prison for espionage, London calls this decision 'totally unjustifiable'
A British couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison for espionage by Iranian authorities, an outcome criticized by London as entirely unjustifiable.
Fugitive from the prison system of Sergipe considered highly dangerous dies in police confrontation
A highly dangerous fugitive from the Sergipe prison system was killed during a shootout with police in Nossa Senhora do Socorro.
Thessaloniki: 28-year-old imprisoned for physically and psychologically abusing his 27-year-old wife
A 28-year-old man in Thessaloniki has been sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for physically and psychologically abusing his 27-year-old wife in front of their two minor children.
José Rubén Zamora: "I have essentially been kidnapped"
Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora, under house arrest after more than 800 days in prison, claims he has faced persecution from the Attorney General's Office while asserting that the structures controlling justice in Guatemala remain intact despite the election of Bernardo Arévalo.
His film is so blatantly critical of the system that he is thrown into prison for it. Still, he continues.
The article discusses the oppressive climate in Iran, where dissent is met with severe repercussions, highlighting the challenges faced by filmmakers and citizens alike.
Newsfilter: We Are Not a Mafia State Yet, but Brhel Has Much to Thank Fico for Until His Death
A recent ruling has spared oligarch Jozef Brhel from significant prison time, raising concerns about political corruption and the influence of powerful figures in Slovakia.
Researchers Involved - Then the Child Rapist Was Exposed
A 28-year-old pedophile has been sentenced to prison for severe child rape after being discovered through the transmission of a sexually transmitted infection to a three-year-old girl.
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.
Man killed ex-wife and son after divorce hearing then torched house to 'cover crimes'
A man was sentenced to 126 years in prison for murdering his ex-wife and son, then setting their house on fire to cover up the crimes.
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.
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.
The grimace of 'Txeroki', the bloody one who doesn't even sleep in his cell in Martutene: 'Here they roam freely'
Garikoitz Azpiazu, known as 'Txeroki', continues to exert influence from within the Martutene prison, mocking the system while supporting fellow terrorists outside.
Four Scenarios of the Sentence for Lee Sang-min: Delayed Sentencing, Lenient Sentence, or Dreaming of Dismissal [Editorial]
The Seoul Central District Court sentenced former Minister Lee Sang-min to seven years in prison for his involvement in a crucial duty regarding the declaration of martial law, creating disappointment due to perceived leniency in the sentencing process.
Prosecutors are surprised by the acquittal in the case of child rape
A court in Herning sentenced a 30-year-old man to two years in prison for sexual crimes against several children, but acquitted him of the most serious charge of raping a 13-year-old girl, surprising prosecutors.
Pensioner caught in sickening chat about abusing 5-month-old baby avoids prison
Ronald Lovatt, a 68-year-old man, avoided prison after discussing the sexual abuse of a five-month-old baby online, despite being found with multiple indecent images of children.
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.
Javier Duarte accuses political instruction to prevent him from leaving prison: "the idea is that I do not leave"
Former Veracruz governor Javier Duarte claims there is a political instruction to keep him in prison on the eve of completing his sentence.
[View Briefing] Controversy Over Lee Sang-min's '7-Year Prison Sentence'
The article discusses the controversy surrounding the recent sentencing of Lee Sang-min to seven years in prison, highlighting political reactions and implications.