Held Hostage in Somalia: A Journalist's 462-Day Ordeal
Conflict photojournalist Nigel Brennan recounts his 462 days as a hostage in Somalia, the mental trauma, and the guilt of his family's ransom.
Category : Prisons
Grandmother of Missing Boy Gus Lamont Fined for Firearms Offence
Josie Murray, grandmother of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont, fined $10,500 for possessing a gun silencer unrelated to her grandson's disappearance.
Congress Fails to Extend FISA Spy Powers Before Deadline
A key US surveillance tool is set to expire after Congress failed to extend it, amid a dispute over President Trump's acting intelligence director pick Bill Pulte.
Burglar left blood at scene after two Durham break-ins
Sean Scotter, 32, broke into two homes in Durham in two days, stealing sentimental jewellery, medication, and bank cards. He left blood on a door handle and was sentenced to suspended prison term.
Brothers Forced Men to Rape Roommates: Hair Saves Victim
Jonathan and Reginald Carr, convicted of the 'Wichita massacre,' forced men to rape roommates. One victim survived execution when a hair clip deflected a bullet.
Prisoner Dies in Prison Fire After Alarm Failure
Benjamin Fitzsimmons, who stabbed a pub landlord and committed other violent crimes, died in a cell fire at HMP Garth after the fire alarm reportedly failed to sound, according to a damning report.
Brad Lander acquitted of blocking ICE elevator in NYC
A judge found former NYC comptroller Brad Lander not guilty of obstructing an elevator during a protest at an ICE facility, citing his tired demeanor and lack of intent.
Prisoners' Letters Reveal Oklahoma 'Dungeon' With No Sunlight
Exclusive letters from inmates in Oklahoma's underground H Unit reveal beatings, vermin, and psychological torture due to lack of natural light, drawing comparisons to CIA black sites.
Oklahoma Prison Criticized for Underground 'Dungeon' Cells
Oklahoma state penitentiary faces backlash for housing inmates in subterranean cells with no natural light, vermin, and reports of beatings and rape.
Girl, 7, Hospitalized After Ceiling Collapse in Council Flat
Juniper Flett, 7, was rushed to hospital after her bedroom ceiling collapsed in an Edinburgh council flat. Her parents had reported a leak six days prior.
IMB Report Exposes Grim Conditions in UK Prisons and Immigration Centres
A new report from independent monitoring boards reveals shocking conditions in UK prisons and immigration removal centres, including spider infestations, flag controversies, and safety failures.
Mothers of Teenagers Who Died from Allergic Reactions Call for 'Allergy Tsar'
Mothers of two teenagers who died from allergic reactions call for an 'Allergy Tsar' to improve UK allergy care, citing inadequate provision and rising hospital admissions.
Mistakenly Released Prisoner Urged to Surrender
John Lee Riley, 49, was mistakenly freed from HMP Altcourse on Monday. Police urge him to hand himself in and ask the public for help locating him.
Grandfather sentenced for christening punch-up
Peter McGuinness, 60, and his brother Kevin were sentenced to unpaid work after assaulting the ex-wife's new partner and his son at a christening in Lanarkshire.
Teen spared jail after beating girlfriend with golf club
Callum Peacock, 19, admitted assault, arson and criminal damage against his partner in St Helens. He set fire to a photo of her late grandmother and threatened to 'smash her face in' but was given a suspended sentence.
HMP Feltham: UK's Most Violent Prison Revealed in Shocking Report
HMP Feltham is the UK's most violent prison, with 410 incidents in a year, homemade weapons, and dogs used to patrol. Inspectors warn of a 'tragedy on its way'.
Jailed Thug Boasts Prison Is 'Like a Holiday Camp' in Facebook Rap Video
Tristan Wilson, 20, jailed for assaulting women, posted rap videos and 'cellfies' from HMP Doncaster, calling prison 'like a holiday camp'.
Landlord Found Dead in Closed UK Pub
Daniel Symns, 53, was found dead at The Port Royal Inn in Exeter weeks after its closure. Cause of death: acute opioid toxicity and COPD.
Taxi Driver Fined for Unlicensed School Transport
David Rhydian Thomas was fined over £2,600 for transporting children to school without the correct licence, despite a previous warning from Carmarthenshire Council.
Teen's Bungee Death: Instructor's 'Poor English' Blamed in Court
A Dutch teen died in a bungee accident after an instructor's poor English caused a fatal misunderstanding; safety breaches also revealed in court.
Charles Bronson Compares Parole Hearing to 'The Apprentice' After 55 Years Behind Bars
Charles Bronson compares parole hearing to The Apprentice; psychologist says he'd be less dangerous if freed after 55 years in prison.
UK Prisoners Hospitalised from Spider Bites, May Lose Leg
Three UK prisoners were hospitalised after spider bites, with one warned he could lose his leg, according to a prisons watchdog report highlighting infestations and safety failures.
Prison Governor Jailed for Relationship with Drug Boss She Released Early
Prison governor Kerri Pegg jailed for nine years for misconduct after releasing drug boss Anthony Saunderson and having a relationship with him.
Stretford burglar jailed for 10 months after bike getaway
Freddie Shelley, 32, broke into a Warrington home but fled empty-handed on a bike. CCTV led to his arrest and he was jailed for 10 months.
Boris Becker and Pregnant Wife Lilian Spotted in Milan After Baby Announcement
Boris Becker and his wife Lilian are seen in Milan for the first time since announcing they are expecting their first child together.
US Diplomat Found Dead in Myanmar; Thai Woman Detained
A US diplomat was found dead in Yangon, Myanmar, with police treating the case as a possible homicide. A Thai woman is in custody.
From Armed Robber to Ironman: John McAvoy's Redemption Through Sport
John McAvoy went from armed robber to world-record-breaking triathlete, turning his life around through sport in high-security prison.
Man Dies in London Balcony Collapse While Awaiting Pizza
A man dies in London after a balcony collapses while he waits for a pizza delivery. Police investigate.
Evil Rapist Throws Victim into Bath, Holds Her Underwater
A rapist faces jail after repeatedly throwing his terrified victim fully clothed into a bath and holding her underwater, as if to drown her, during a campaign of abuse.
Student Hospitalized After Serious Incident Near School
A student from Wodensborough Ormiston Academy in Wednesbury was taken to hospital after a serious incident near the school, witnessed by members of the school community.
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