A convicted California child molester serving a 400-year sentence has been murdered in prison, highlighting the dangers sex offenders face behind bars. Lawrence Joseph Sharpe was attacked at Wasco State Prison.
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Shocking prison violence erupts during recreational game at Canberra's Alexander Maconochie Centre, leaving one inmate with severe ear injuries after alleged biting incident during volleyball match.
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated drone operations delivering contraband including diabetes medication Mounjaro used for weight loss and cosmetic products to prisoners across British jails.
A female prison officer at HMP Lowdham Grange has been sentenced after smuggling a mobile phone to a convicted murderer, exposing serious security failures within the UK prison system.
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James Kelly staged an elaborate death hoax to evade justice after being convicted of rape, but has now been sentenced to eight years following a nationwide manhunt that exposed his web of deception.
A damning report reveals shocking failures at Pentonville Prison where three prisoners took their own lives while staff supposed to be on 24-hour suicide watch were found asleep, reading, or absent from their posts.
Convicted child sex offender Varun Suresh meets violent end in California prison cell as fellow inmate David Brimmer takes justice into his own hands in shocking prison killing.
In a historic move, UK prison officers are to be equipped with Tasers and enhanced body armour to combat an 'unprecedented' surge in attacks by inmates, as new figures reveal a dramatic rise in assaults.
A prisoner at HMP Frankland has been charged with murder after a fellow inmate was found dead in his cell. The victim, serving a life sentence, was discovered with serious injuries.
Blind comedian and Strictly Come Dancing favourite Chris McCausland is set to host a brand new BBC travel show, 'Chris McCausland's Great Escapes', exploring stunning UK destinations.
Exclusive: Prisons across England and Wales face devastating cuts of up to 50% to education and rehabilitation programmes, sparking warnings of increased reoffending rates and prison violence.
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A bombshell report exposes systemic corruption within Scotland's prison service, revealing how organised crime gangs are exploiting staff to smuggle drugs and contraband, creating a national security emergency behind bars.
The family of a murdered prison officer speaks out, claiming the system failed to protect him after he reported a colleague's illicit affair with a high-risk inmate, leading to a brutal street execution.
Disgraced socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been quietly transferred from her brutal Brooklyn jail to a low-security Florida prison camp, sparking outrage among victims and critics.
EXCLUSIVE: Chilling details emerge as a hitman is jailed for the execution-style murder of a prison officer who reported an inappropriate relationship, exposing a web of corruption and violence within Britain's high-security prison system.
Former prisoners reveal the brutal reality of life behind bars in Britain's jails, from shocking food shortages and rampant violence to the ingenious ways inmates survive. An exclusive investigation into the UK's prison crisis.
Shocking Ministry of Justice data reveals more than two prisoners per day are hospitalised after taking potent synthetic drug cocktails in UK jails, with 'Spice' incidents soaring by 40% in a year.
A dedicated prison officer at HMP Frankland was brutally murdered by a dangerous inmate after discovering his illicit contraband network. The shocking incident has raised serious questions about staff safety in UK prisons.
Shocking prison security breach revealed as officer's illicit affair with high-risk inmate led to a murder plot against a fellow guard. Exclusive details from HMP Belmarsh scandal.
A 22-year-old woman staged a miraculous escape from a kidnapper in central London, fleeing naked and injured before being aided by shocked bystanders. A 56-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Exclusive: Matthew Caylor, a convicted murderer on death row, and corrections officer Melinda Hinson died in an apparent double suicide pact at Kirkland Correctional Institution. The shocking incident exposes critical security failures and a forbidden rel