Prison columnist Erwin James drowned in marina
Former prisoner-turned-journalist Erwin James, celebrated for his transformative writing about prison life, drowned in a Devon marina accident, coroner confirms.
Category : Prisons
Murder suspect dies in Bristol prison cell
A man accused of murdering his mother and three young children has died in custody at HMP Bristol, sparking multiple investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Teacher rapist found dead in North Carolina prison cell
EXCLUSIVE: Christopher Vail, the former teacher convicted of horrific rapes, has been found dead in his prison cell in what authorities suspect was suicide, ending a case that shocked the community.
Violent prisoner escapes Victoria system, commits crimes interstate
Exclusive investigation reveals how a dangerous prisoner exploited legal loopholes to escape Victoria's justice system and commit serious offences across state borders, raising urgent questions about public safety.
Trans paedophile dad Autumn Harper in women's prison
A convicted paedophile who transitioned to female has been placed in a women's prison, raising serious concerns about inmate safety and prison policy reforms.
Prison security crisis: Weight-loss jabs smuggled via drones
UK prisons face a dual smuggling epidemic as weight-loss injections like Mounjaro and sophisticated drones breach security, raising serious concerns about corruption and inmate health risks.
Prison volleyball game turns violent: inmate's ear bitten
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.
Death row survivor describes botched 22-minute execution
Kenneth Eugene Smith describes the horrific 22-minute botched execution where officials struggled to find a vein for lethal injection before abandoning the procedure.
Drones smuggle weight-loss drugs to UK prisoners
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated drone operations delivering contraband including diabetes medication Mounjaro used for weight loss and cosmetic products to prisoners across British jails.
Two inmates escape Brooklyn prison in daring jailbreak
Two inmates make dramatic escape from Brooklyn detention centre, sparking massive manhunt across New York City as authorities investigate security failures.
Prison officer jailed for smuggling phone to murderer
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.
800+ prisoners freed early in overcrowding crisis
The Ministry of Justice's radical early release scheme will see hundreds of prisoners freed weeks before their scheduled date, raising serious safety concerns among law enforcement and victims' groups.
Foreign nationals underrepresented in UK prisons
Groundbreaking Ministry of Justice data shows foreign citizens make up smaller proportion of prison population than their share of general population, challenging common perceptions about crime and immigration.
Florida executes Victor Jones after 32 years on death row
Victor Jones, convicted of the brutal 1992 murder of 34-year-old Teresa McVay, has been executed by lethal injection in Florida. The victim's daughter watched as justice was finally served after 32 years.
Death Row Killer's Final Two Words Before Execution
Convicted murderer Ivan Cantu maintained his innocence until his final breath in Texas execution chamber, claiming 'I'm innocent' as his last words before lethal injection
Prisoner stabbed with homemade tuna can knives
Shocking prison violence erupts as inmate is brutally attacked with weapons crafted from tuna cans, exposing security failures in UK correctional facilities.
Three inmates die as prison staff fail suicide watch
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.
Britain's Longest-Serving Prisoner: 55 Years in Solitary
Exclusive: Robert Mawdsley, 70, has spent 55 years in solitary confinement for horrific crimes committed behind bars. Dubbed 'Hannibal the Cannibal', this model prisoner now spends his days writing poetry and studying philosophy, yet has never sought free
NY prison guards guilty in inmate beating death
Three New York correction officers found guilty of federal crimes for the fatal beating of a restrained inmate, exposing a culture of brutality and cover-ups within the state's prison system.
JD Sports evacuated after white powder discovery in Glasgow
A major emergency response unfolded in Glasgow after a suspicious white substance was discovered at the JD Sports store on Argyle Street, leading to a full evacuation and specialist HAZMAT team deployment.
Man Utd's Anderson jailed in Brazil passport nightmare
Former Manchester United midfielder Anderson, a Champions League winner, endured a terrifying 30-hour imprisonment in a Brazilian jail described as a 'human fridge' after a passport dispute.
Epstein's ex-cellmate attacked in Manhattan jail
Ex-cop Nicholas Tartaglione, who shared a cell with Jeffrey Epstein before his death, has been violently assaulted at Manhattan's Metropolitan Correctional Center, raising serious security concerns.
Paedophile's Unexplained Prison Death Sparks Inquest Mystery
A convicted paedophile was found dead in his cell at HMP Preston in an 'unexplained' incident, prompting a coroner's inquest into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death.
Inmate's Mocking TikTok from Inside Prison Cell Sparks Probe
An urgent investigation is underway at HMP after a convicted prisoner brazenly posted a TikTok video from inside his cell, humiliating prison chiefs and exposing serious security failures.
Prison Officers Armed with Tasers Over Unprecedented Violence
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.
Megan Breen Jailed for Vicious Assault and Theft in Gwent
Megan Breen, 25, from Gwent, has been sentenced to prison for a series of violent assaults and thefts, including a brutal attack on a woman she met on a night out. Read the full story of her crimes and the police investigation.
Prison officer jailed for affair with inmate at HMP Woodhill
A female prison officer at high-security HMP Woodhill has been sent to prison herself after a torrid affair with a convicted criminal, exposing a major security breach.
HMP Frankland Inmate Charged with Murder of Fellow Prisoner
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.
Death Row Inmate's Chilling Final Words: 'Let's Ride'
An Alabama death row inmate uttered the haunting phrase 'Let's ride' moments before a 'botched' lethal injection that took over an hour to complete, sparking renewed outrage over capital punishment in the US.
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