Brazilian 'Josef Fritzl' held stepdaughter captive for 22 years
A Brazilian man has confessed to police that he imprisoned his own stepdaughter for over two decades, in a case bearing haunting similarities to the Austrian monster Josef Fritzl.
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Man Rescued from 'Dungeon' Basement in South Carolina
Shocking details emerge as South Carolina deputies rescue a man found trapped in a squalid basement, leading to multiple arrests and charges of unlawful imprisonment and assault.
Mum nearly jailed over school attendance mix-up in court
A single mother from the UK was nearly imprisoned after a court mix-up over her son's school attendance. Discover the full story behind this alarming truancy case and its dramatic courtroom resolution.
Public Officials Face Jail in New UK Misconduct Law
A landmark new bill will introduce criminal sanctions, including imprisonment, for public officials who breach official codes of conduct, marking the UK's toughest-ever anti-corruption measure.
Innocent Woman Jailed 16 Months in Shocking Court Mistake
A British woman endured 16 months of wrongful imprisonment after being mistaken for her criminal father in a catastrophic court mix-up. Her harrowing story exposes critical flaws in the justice system.
Imran Khan's Wife Alleges Torture in Pakistan Prison
Bushra Bibi, wife of former Pakistani PM Imran Khan, files a formal complaint with the UN, detailing alleged torture and mistreatment during her incarceration. Her legal team demands an independent investigation.
Life for Syrian man in German knife attack
A German court has sentenced a 26-year-old Syrian man to life imprisonment for a brutal knife attack in Solingen that left one woman dead and several injured, raising serious questions about extremism and public safety.
Couple jailed for keeping six kids locked in filthy home
A depraved couple has been sentenced after their six children were discovered malnourished and imprisoned in squalid, padlocked rooms in a case that has shocked the nation.
Daughter of Abuser Voluntarily Enters NSW Prison After His Death
A New South Wales woman's extraordinary decision to enter prison voluntarily after her abusive father's death reveals deep trauma and sparks a national conversation about justice for victims of familial sexual abuse.
US Deportees Illegally Imprisoned in Eswatini
Exclusive: Lawyers reveal a group of men deported from the US to the Kingdom of Eswatini are being held in prison illegally, sparking a major diplomatic and human rights crisis.
Three Men Charged in West Bromwich Child Abduction
West Midlands Police charge three men with kidnap and false imprisonment after an 11-year-old boy was abducted in West Bromwich. The suspects remain in custody awaiting a court appearance.
Perth 'House of Horrors' Duo Jailed for Torture
Two men have been sentenced to over a decade in prison for the brutal torture and false imprisonment of a man in a Perth property, in a case described by the judge as 'medieval' and 'sadistic'.
Josef Fritzl's lawyer pushes for early release
The lawyer of Josef Fritzl, Austria's most infamous rapist and captor, argues for his early release, sparking outrage and debate over justice and rehabilitation.
IPP Prisoner Joe Outlaw: A Decade Without Release
Joe Outlaw, serving an Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentence, has spent over a decade in prison with no set release date, sparking outrage over the controversial sentencing scheme.
IPP Prisoners Still Jailed Years After Sentence Abolition
A damning report highlights how thousands of prisoners under the abolished IPP sentences remain incarcerated, with many denied parole despite serving beyond their minimum terms.
UK businessman faces life sentence in Dubai
The family of Ryan Cornelius, a British businessman imprisoned in Dubai for 15 years, is pleading with the UK Foreign Office to secure his release amid concerns over his deteriorating health and alleged unfair trial.
Life sentence for Winchester murderer
A Winchester man has been sentenced to life in prison for the horrific murder of a woman, with the judge describing the crime as 'exceptionally brutal'.
Habibur Masum gets life for mother-of-three's murder
Habibur Masum has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of a mother-of-three in a shocking case that has gripped the nation. Read the full story here.
Turkish opposition leader İmamoğlu jailed
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a prominent critic of President Erdoğan, has been sentenced to prison in a case widely seen as politically motivated. The ruling sparks fears of further erosion of Turkey’s democratic institutions.
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