Inside the Brooklyn Jail Holding Nicolas Maduro and Other High-Profile Inmates
The Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn holds Nicolas Maduro and other high-profile inmates amid reports of unsafe and inhumane conditions.
Category : Prisons
Police Warn of 6% Crime Surge If Sentencing Reforms Go Ahead
Police warn of up to 6% crime surge if sentencing reforms cut short prison terms and early release, costing £300-400m.
Ex-boxing promoter Mario Rea was IRA hit target before jail
Mario Rea, ex-boxing promoter and gangland lieutenant, was targeted by IRA hitmen in 2012 and later jailed for six years for his role in Robert O'Hara's drugs empire.
Man jailed for Sunderland theft causing catastrophic injuries
Gary Rarity, 43, jailed for seven months for role in theft of delivery van in Sunderland, leaving driver with catastrophic head injuries. Accomplice Michael Gill jailed for three years seven months.
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CCTV shows binman drop dog poo bags on Tyneside street
Bryan Bennett, 57, of Wideopen, reported a North Tyneside Council worker who dropped dog poo bags from a wheelie bin and left them on the road. The council calls it a 'genuine oversight'.
Light Aircraft Crash in Essex Field; Emergency Deployed
A light aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex, prompting a response from police, fire, ambulance, and the AAIB. No injuries reported yet.
GTA Workers Seek Union Recognition After Mass Firings
Rockstar Games employees seek formal union recognition before GTA VI release, aiming to become the second UK games studio with a recognised union after mass sackings in 2024.
Number Bin Lids to Stop Theft, Says Binfluencer
A refuse collector known as 'binfluencer' Ashley advises UK households to place house numbers on bin lids, not sides, to prevent bins from going missing. He explains that lid numbers are visible from any angle.
Prison Reformer Calls for Ban on Trans Women with Violent Histories in Female Prisons
Prison reformer calls for ban on trans women with violent histories in female prisons after Karen White case.
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Jury Service No-Show Risks £1,000 Fine or Prison
Failing to attend jury service in the UK can result in a £1,000 fine or 30 days in prison. Liverpool Crown Court has recently fined multiple individuals for non-compliance, including John Littler who was fined £1,000 for leaving during lunch and not retur
Longest-serving female prisoner set for release after 39 years
Maria Pearson, 70, who killed her ex-boyfriend's partner in 1986, will be freed after Parole Board ruled she no longer poses a significant risk to the public.
Man Stabbed in Brawl at Cornwall Holiday Park, Three Arrested
A man was hospitalised with multiple stab wounds after a brawl at Monkey Tree Holiday Park in Cornwall. Three men in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and released on bail. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
Health of Palestine Action hunger strikers deteriorating, supporters say
Health of three Palestine Action hunger strikers in UK prisons deteriorates, with one on day 65 and another experiencing hearing loss.
Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed to be released July 2
Shabir Ahmed, 73, the 'evil' leader of the Rochdale grooming gang, is set to be released from prison on July 2, 2026, sparking disgust and calls for government intervention.
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Teen Jailed for Threatening to Blow Up College
Jagger Strang, 18, was jailed for three years and nine months after threatening to bomb Stafford College and possessing explosive substances, including homemade black powder and thermite.
Wife Killer Dies in Prison at HMP Buckley Hall
Russell Trelore, who murdered his wife Sara in 2010, died in hospital from pulmonary thromboembolism in May 2025 while serving a life sentence at HMP Buckley Hall in Rochdale.
Gateshead Knife Attacker Dies in Prison
Nezam Ghalate, who stabbed his wife 11 times in a frenzied attack, died by suicide in HMP Manchester after serving less than two years of a 20-year sentence.
Prison Officer Sacked and Jailed for Inmate Phone Sex Scandal
Prison officer Emily Watson sacked and jailed for 12 months for sexual relationship with inmate at HMP Berwyn.
Steeltown Murders: Free BBC Crime Drama on iPlayer
BAFTA Cymru-winning BBC drama 'Steeltown Murders' is streaming free on iPlayer. The four-part series dramatizes the real-life Joseph Kappen murders in Port Talbot, South Wales.
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NC Prison Siege: Guards Held Captive in Hours-Long Uprising
Inmates at Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center in North Carolina overpowered staff, taking two guards hostage. After hours of negotiations, all hostages were released, and law enforcement cleared the facility.
HMP Liverpool Needs Refurbishments to Fight Drone Drug Threats
HMP Liverpool must urgently refurbish old wings to counter drone-delivered drugs, as positive drug tests drop to 35% but remain the third highest in England and Wales.
Charity Commission Probes Alderley Edge School Closure
The Charity Commission is assessing information after Alderley Edge School for Girls closed suddenly, with parents demanding answers over rejected rescue bids and unpaid fees.
HMP Liverpool Drug Test Rate Third Highest in Reception Prisons
HMP Liverpool has the third highest positive drug testing rate among reception prisons in England and Wales, inspectors found, though rates have decreased since last year.
Manchester Airport attacker jailed in Victorian prison
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, jailed for 3.5 years for assaulting two female police officers at Manchester Airport, is serving time at HMP Liverpool, a dilapidated Victorian prison plagued by drugs and gangs.
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Prison Officer's Affair with Inmate Led to Assassination Plot
A prison officer's affair with a convicted rapist led to her conviction and an assassination plot, exposing systemic issues in UK prisons.
Five dead in shooting near youth centre in Stade
Five people have died after a shooting near a youth centre in Stade, northern Germany. Police have made an arrest and urged the public to avoid the area.
Dad follows bus, gouges passenger's eyes in attack
Ashley Thomas was sentenced to 12 months in prison for assaulting a man on a Swansea bus after his daughter accused the victim of hitting her. The judge described the attack as a 'shocking piece of violence'.
Drug Dealer Jailed After Cannabis Found by Baby's Cot
James Furlong, 23, was jailed for three years after police found a cannabis grow operation in a wardrobe next to a baby's cot during a raid in Huyton.
NTU graduate found dead in Peru after week-long search
Jordan Maginley, 29, a Nottingham Trent University graduate, was found dead in Peru after going missing while running. He was hospitalized without ID and identified on June 20.
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Hong Myung-bo Resigns as South Korea Boss After World Cup Exit
Hong Myung-bo resigns as South Korea manager after World Cup 2026 group-stage exit, becoming the fourth head coach to depart. Fans petitioned for his sacking, and President Lee called for an investigation.
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