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A woman has been arrested in Bahia for her involvement in the kidnapping of three women from a shopping mall, allegedly orchestrated by her partner, an inmate.

The article discusses the challenges faced by women in prisons in England and Wales, highlighted through the story of a woman named Pat who experienced significant hardships due to her imprisonment.

Finland's only closed women's prison in Hämeenlinna has exceeded its capacity, prompting authorities to seek additional facilities for inmates.

A social media celebrity serving time in an Argentine women's prison celebrates her last birthday behind bars with a vibrant party that gains attention online.

José M. G., a man with a long history of domestic violence, has been arrested for a fire in which three women died in Miranda de Ebro, and was sent to prison without bail by a judge.

A man has been remanded in custody without bail following a tragic fire in Miranda de Ebro that resulted in the deaths of three women, including his ex-partner.

José M. G., recently released from prison, caused a deadly fire in Miranda de Ebro that killed three women, highlighting his history of violent crimes.

A man has been sentenced to 33 years and 8 months in prison for murdering his ex-partner in front of their 13-year-old son in Maceió.

Canada's Grierson Institution in Edmonton is converting from a male to a female prison to accommodate a rising female inmate population, despite concerns about the cost and logistics of the renovation.

A man has been sentenced to 26 years and 8 months in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend at her workplace, highlighting ongoing issues of femicide in Brazil.

A man in Cruzeiro, Brazil, was sentenced to two years in prison following domestic abuse allegations after his wife requested help via a note delivered by their son to school.

The article discusses how certain women prisoners can ascend to the top of the hierarchy among female inmates, highlighting distinct behavioral differences from male prisoners.

In a recent interview from prison, Harvey Weinstein reflects on his past actions and expresses regret over his treatment of women.

Harvey Weinstein, in his first prison interview, admits to deceiving women but denies committing assaults, criticizing alleged exaggerations by actresses such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie.

Five Iranian female footballers are granted asylum in Australia to escape the threat of imprisonment in their home country.

Four women prisoners in Sierra Leone have been released as part of a football-based reform project aimed at empowering women and reforming the correctional system.

Two women in Klaipėda were found with a large quantity of psychoactive substances, leading to legal consequences.

Marco Romeo has been charged with the murders of his two partners over nearly a decade, facing a potential 50-year prison sentence.

Thainá Santos, a 28-year-old prison officer in Brazil, completed her training independently after being removed from the program during her pregnancy, demonstrating resilience and determination in achieving her professional goals.

The article provides an in-depth look at a Ukrainian prison specifically for women accused of collaborating with Russia during the ongoing conflict.

Paweł K. has been sentenced to one year and six months in prison for causing an accident that resulted in the deaths of two women.

Acre's court has denied a habeas corpus request for four Vasco-AC players accused of collective rape against two women, keeping them imprisoned in Rio Branco.

A man from Örnsköldsvik has been sentenced to two years in prison for secretly filming 20 individuals, violating the privacy of three others.

Ukraine has established a unique prison for women convicted of collaborating with Russian occupiers, reflecting a mix of wartime betrayal and lingering pro-Russian sentiments.

Tailana Moura da Silva, tragically strangled by her husband in Pernambuco, was buried in Teresina, while he faces charges of femicide.

Nigerian man Leslie Mba has been sentenced to 19 years in prison in the US for his involvement in a romance scam that defrauded American women of over $4 million.

Lucélio Lemos Correia Pereira has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the feminicide of his ex-girlfriend, Joseane dos Santos, in Jaboticabal, Brazil.

Two women in Uganda face the possibility of life in prison after being arrested for allegedly kissing in public, an act deemed as same-sex activity in the country.

Paulo Odilon Xisto Filho, who was initially sentenced to 12 years for murdering his girlfriend, Isadora Viana Costa, has seen his sentence increased to 16 years by the Santa Catarina Court of Justice.

An Austrian court has sentenced a former employee of the SCR Altach football club to seven months in suspended prison and fines for secretly filming thirty women in intimate settings.

Sven Liebich, a convicted right-wing extremist who changed their gender identity, has gone missing after failing to report to a women’s prison in Germany.

Four women were arrested while attempting to smuggle drugs into the Alcaçuz State Penitentiary in Brazil.

A man in Austria received a suspended prison sentence and a fine for secretly filming female footballers in their changing room, triggering outrage and discussions on appropriate punishment.

Barbro Enbom, a Swedish-American entrepreneur known for mentoring young women, allegedly facilitated meetings between them and Jeffrey Epstein over a decade-long period.

A trafficker, Mananchaya Wanitthanawet, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for exploiting two young Thai women in Scotland and has been ordered to pay £3,815 as part of a confiscation order.

Two women have been sentenced to real prison terms for robbing an elderly couple in Lithuania, as their behavior poses a genuine danger to society.

A court upheld the prison sentences for two women convicted of robbing an elderly couple in the Utena district of Lithuania.

Two women were arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs into a prison in Brazil, one of whom was accompanied by her young daughter.

The story recounts a love triangle involving a young maid, a farmhand, and the master of the farm in 1930s Estonia, ultimately leading to the maid facing severe consequences for perceived misbehavior.

The Supreme Court of Spain upheld a 50-year sentence for a man convicted of holding and abusing his underage partner for over a month.

A care assistant was sentenced to 21 years in prison for raping four women suffering from dementia and filming the abuser acts.

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

A 28-year-old Syrian refugee has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison in Munich for preparing to build a bomb for an attack.

Two incarcerated women in California allege a staff cook sexually assaulted them and are calling for criminal charges against him.

A man in Plzeň has been sentenced to nine years in prison for the rape of two women, despite being a victim himself.

A Brazilian state deputy allocated R$ 500,000 for improvements at a women’s prison after visiting detainees involved in the January 8 attacks.

A notorious scammer, nicknamed the 'scammer backpacker', has been apprehended in Charente-Maritime after evading capture following a 2023 prison sentence.

The second season of 'En el barro' premiered on Netflix, delving into the evolving dynamics of a women’s prison in La Quebrada, showcasing new leadership and fragile alliances among characters.

A man has been sentenced to over 70 years in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Mikaella Sagás, motivated by jealousy.

Sarma Melngailis, the protagonist of the Netflix series "Bad Vegan," discusses her Latvian roots, her time in prison, and the manipulations that can affect even intelligent and successful women.