Teen pleads guilty to guard homicide, claims mental illness
A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty to killing a prison guard in a fistfight but argues mental illness absolves him. A February trial will decide his fate. Read the full story.
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Female inmate punished after reporting rape in prison
A shocking report reveals a female prisoner was placed in solitary confinement after alleging rape by a transgender inmate at a Massachusetts women's prison. Read the full investigation.
Wicked star Bret Hanna-Shuford dies aged 46
Beloved Broadway performer and influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford has passed away at 46, leaving behind a husband and young son. Read the full tribute and details of his courageous fight.
Broadway performer Bret Hanna-Shuford dies aged 46
Broadway performer and influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford has died at 46 following a battle with a rare cancer. The star's family announced the tragic news on Instagram.
Murderer dies of drug overdose in prison cell
David Smith, jailed for a brutal street murder, died from multiple drug toxicity in HMP Northumberland. A new report reveals his role in prison drug trafficking. Read the full investigation.
UK Prison Staff Misconduct: Over 1,000 Disciplined
Shocking figures reveal more than a thousand UK prison and probation staff faced disciplinary action this year, including cases of sex with inmates and smuggling. Read the full investigation.
Epstein's jail cell terror revealed in new documents
Newly released documents show Jeffrey Epstein lived in fear of his cell before his death. Read the chilling psychological assessment details here.
Inmate who attacked cellmate with boiling water dies in custody
Danny Smith, 34, who threw boiling sugar water over a cellmate in a vape dispute, has died at HMP Risley. An independent investigation into his death is underway.
Ex-Prison Guard Sentenced for Murder in Inmate Death
A former New York state prison guard receives a 25-years-to-life sentence for the murder of inmate Robert Brooks. Shocking body-camera footage triggered calls for prison reform.
Prisoner films comedy videos behind bars for 13k followers
Daniel Power, jailed for cocaine dealing, filmed comedy sketches in his cell. Released two months ago, he posted them online, gaining thousands of followers before the MoJ intervened. Read the full story.
Prison guard jailed for relationship with inmate
Rookie prison officer Megann Gibson, 26, sentenced to 12 months for misconduct after 'extremely graphic' phone sex and love letters with dangerous convict Ryan Horan at Wealstun Prison. Full story.
Drones deliver saw blades in daring French prison escape
Two dangerous inmates escape Dijon prison using tools delivered by drones, sparking a major manhunt and highlighting France's severe prison overcrowding crisis. Read the full report.
Women's prison population surges 57% since 2000
Experts warn of a growing global crisis as nearly one million women face incarceration, sexual violence, and forced labour in prisons worldwide. Discover the shocking findings.
Women's Prison Population Surges Globally
Over 733,000 women are incarcerated worldwide, a 60% increase since 2000. Experts warn of a global crisis driven by poverty and harsh drug laws. Read the full analysis.
Payout after veteran's 'degrading' prison Covid death
The daughter of a Royal Navy veteran receives a payout after her father's 'inhumane and degrading' death from Covid in prison. Read the full story of missed care opportunities.
NHS Approves Pioneering Leukaemia 'Cure' Therapy
A groundbreaking UK-developed immunotherapy for leukaemia, offering potential cure with fewer side-effects, receives NHS approval. Discover this medical breakthrough offering new hope.
NHS approves next-generation leukaemia cure
A groundbreaking 'next generation' CAR T-cell therapy for leukaemia, developed in the UK, has been approved for NHS use. This one-time treatment offers new hope with high remission rates. Discover how this medical breakthrough could save lives.
Celebrity Chef Skye Gyngell Dies Aged 62
Australian celebrity chef Skye Gyngell, first woman from her country to earn a Michelin star, has died aged 62 from rare Merkel cell carcinoma. Read tributes from Richard E Grant and Jamie Oliver.
Four US prison guards sentenced for fatal beating
Four New York prison guards have been sentenced for the brutal beating death of a handcuffed Black inmate, Robert Brooks. The case has sparked calls for urgent prison reform.
Four US prison guards sentenced for inmate death
Four New York prison guards receive prison sentences for the brutal beating death of a handcuffed Black inmate, Robert Brooks. A case sparking outrage and calls for prison reform.
Neglect contributed to inmate's Christmas Eve death
Alex Davies, 25, took her own life in Styal Prison after being 'treated like a feral dog'. An inquest jury found neglect contributed to her tragic death. Read the full investigation.
Three prisoners charged with murder of child killer Kyle Bevan
Three prisoners at HMP Wakefield have been charged with murder following the death of convicted child killer Kyle Bevan, in a shocking case of prison violence that has raised serious questions about inmate safety.
Three inmates charged with murder of child killer in prison
Three prisoners have been charged with murdering convicted child killer Kyle Bevan in a brutal attack at HMP Parc in Bridgend, South Wales. The 31-year-old was found unresponsive in his cell and pronounced dead despite resuscitation attempts.
HMP Wandsworth Prison Crisis: Shocking Insider Revelations
An exclusive look inside HMP Wandsworth reveals overcrowded cells, rampant drug use, and prisoners sleeping on mattresses in corridors as the prison system reaches breaking point.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Lammy's shocking prison visit exposes overcrowding crisis
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy witnesses shocking conditions at Wandsworth Prison, calling for urgent reform as Labour pledges to tackle prison overcrowding and rehabilitation failures.
Prison Crisis: Lammy Confronts PM Over Escalating Escapes
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy exposes Britain's crumbling prison system as escape incidents surge and staffing crises deepen during fiery PMQs exchange.
Wandsworth Prison inmate escapes before dramatic recapture
A prisoner serving time for robbery managed to briefly escape from HMP Wandsworth before being apprehended hours later in a dramatic security breach that has raised serious questions about prison safety protocols.
Wandsworth inmate freed after 17 years maintains innocence
Billy Smith walks free from Wandsworth Prison after nearly two decades behind bars, continuing to protest his innocence in a controversial conviction that has drawn comparisons to the Post Office scandal.
Prison Crisis: MPs Act as Foreign Criminals Escape Wandsworth
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy joins growing calls for emergency measures after multiple offenders including murder suspect Daniel Khalife flee London prison amid staffing shortages and security failures.
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