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Published on 21:05 GMT

16 'torturous' years: Nige left his wife, fled to Australia and fears he'll never see her again

Nigethan 'Nige' Sithirasegaram loves cooking as a way to connect with his Tamil culture. The spicy dishes from home also remind him of his wife, Thusa, who he has not seen since 2009. "It is 16 years, almost 16 years I left my wife in Sri …

Source: SBS - Public Broadcaster
Published on 15:09 GMT

Why Australia's youngest killer now has a target on his back after years of protection - as hardened criminals plot ...

Australia's youngest murderer, who stabbed a three-year-old girl through the heart, has been put into protective custody as hardened inmates prepare to dish out some jailhouse justice for his sick crime. 'SLD' was just 13 when he murdered …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on 19:52 GMT

Trump thinks this battleground will play to his strengths. Australians will recognise the territory

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size At a public meeting with a Republican senator in the US state of Iowa this week, a woman introduced …

Source: WAtoday - Neutral
Published on 11:13 GMT

Convict in Graham Staines Murder Case Released from Keonjhar Jail for ‘Good Behaviour’

Ukhrul, April 18: Mahendra Hembram, one of the convicts in the brutal killing of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two minor sons, was released from Keonjhar jail, Odisha on Wednesday, reportedly on the grounds of “good behaviour.” Mahendra …

Source: Ukhrul Times - Pending
Published on 08:22 GMT

The accused for the murder of Graham Staines released from prison after 25 years

Dara Singh on right Bhubaneswar (Odisha) – One of the convicts in the gruesome murder of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two minor sons in 1999 was released from Odisha’s Keonjhar jail, on Wednesday the 16th of April, after 25 years of …

Source: Sanatan Prabhat - Pending
Published on 07:45 GMT

Recalling the Graham Staines murder case, with release of convict from jail

A convict in the 1999 murders of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two minor sons was released from a jail in Keonjhar, Odisha, on Wednesday (April 16) on the grounds of “good behaviour”.Mahendra Hembram had been convicted with Rabindra Pal …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on 06:49 GMT

Indian state releases convict in Australian missionary murder

The government in eastern India’s Odisha state has released a man serving a life term for the murder of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two minor sons, reportedly considering his “good conduct” in jail. The government, led by the Hindu-leaning …

Source: Union of Catholic Asian News - Indeterminate
Published on 03:30 GMT

Trauma housing prisons

How many politicians have been traumatised by the experience of homelessness? If they have experienced this structural social reality they would be reflecting compassion and the right to be housed according the charter of international rights on all …

Source: Echonetdaily - Left-wing
Published on 04:29 GMT

Convicted FBI lawyer spared from prison by Boasberg far more involved in Russia probe than known

Convicted FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith — whom Judge James Boasberg gave a slap on the wrist for his crimes years before becoming a public foe of President Donald Trump’s deportation policies — was more deeply involved in the deeply flawed Crossfire …

Source: Just the News - Right-wing
Published on 03:43 GMT

A prison officer’s plea for cannabis reform

Young lives are being ruined over minor cannabis offences — real reform is needed, writes Craig Hill. AUSTRALIA'S FEDERAL PROHIBITION on cannabis has had wide-ranging effects on individuals, particularly concerning crime rates and social stigma. As a …

Source: Independent Australia - Left-wing
Published on 00:08 GMT

Convicts couldn’t resist me as a hot prison guard — now I make close to $400K on OnlyFans

If good looks were illegal, she’d be locked up. But for Alicia Davis, working as a medium-security prison guard, surrounded by sex-starved male criminals lusting over her fine frame, was tough enough. “I had to constantly reject them,” the siren, 32, …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing
Published on 00:02 GMT

'Won't go to jail': AAP leader's email exchange part of CBI foreign funding probe

The Aam Aadmi Party is under the CBI scanner after an investigation revealed serious irregularities in foreign donations received by the party. The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR and raided senior AAP leader Durgesh Pathak on …

Source: India Today - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

An SA man faces life in prison for sacrilege. Here's what the controversial charge means

On March 25, 2025, a crime was allegedly committed in a church in Mount Gambier, South Australia. Police were called after CCTV showed a man entering the church at 3.30am. The officers apprehended a 25-year-old, who was allegedly found in possession of …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Australia Seizes and Destroys Two More Indonesian Fishing Boats

The Australian Border Force has caught and destroyed another two foreign fishing vessels off the coast of Western Australia, the latest in a broad crackdown on Indonesian intrusions into protected waters of the Australian EEZ. On April 3, a foreign …

Source: The Maritime Executive - Pending
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Ireland, Australia and US band together to demand freedom of Roscommon family's dad from Iraq nightmare

Tanaiste Simon Harris has vowed to bring Iraq "hostage" Robert Pether home to Ireland by continuing his efforts "until Mr Pether is released." The campaign intensification is also being cranked up with Dail TD Claire Kerrane pledging …

Source: Irish Mirror - Left-wing
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Graham Staines Murder: Convict Mahendra Hembram Released From Jail After 25 Years

Last Updated:April 17, 2025, 20:11 IST Mahendra Hembram, one of the convicts in the 1999 highprofile triple murder case of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two minor sons, was released from Keonjhar jail in Odisha on Wednesday after serving 25 …

Source: News18 - Center-right
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Graham Staines murder: Convict released for good prison behaviour, garlanded

On Thursday, Mahendra Hembram, 50, walked out of prison 25 years after he was convicted of his role in burning alive Australian missionary Graham Staines, 58, and his sons aged 10 and seven as they slept in a station wagon in Odisha’s Manoharpur. The …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 17, 2025

UL research shows long prison sentences ‘as effective’ as death penalty in deterring homicide

NEW research from the University of Limerick has revealed that long prison sentences can be as effective as the death penalty in deterring homicides. The study, which examines the effect of capital punishment and life sentences on homicide rates, is co- …

Source: Limerick Post - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

In small-town America, a senator under siege has Australia on his mind

He did, however, have something to say to the very first question he was asked – and oddly enough, it involved Australia. A woman whose son owns a cattle ranch wanted to know how Trump’s sweeping program of worldwide tariffs would affect him in the market, …

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald - Neutral

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 10:04 GMT

Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Orange County Jail Case

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm has filed a federal lawsuit (case number: 7:24-cv-04626-PMH) on behalf of the family of Niki Capaci, a 40-year-old Middletown woman and mother of …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

Dayton Woman Gets Prison for $1.5 Million Theft From Medicaid Program

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A Montgomery County woman banned previously from working as a Medicaid provider was sentenced this morning to six to nine years in prison for yet again defrauding the program – this time stealing $1.5 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 21:16 GMT

Fifteen Thomson Federal Prison Staff Member Exposed and Hospitalized

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fifteen federal law enforcement officers at Thomson Federal Prison were rushed to the hospital today after exposure to dangerous substances in the prison mail room, requiring …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 11:06 GMT

El Salvador Intends to Double World's Largest Prison Capacity for U.S. Deportees

(MENAFN) El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele is set to expand the Terrorism Confinement Center (Cecot), currently the largest prison in the world, to accommodate an influx of deportees from the United States, as reported by local media. During a …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 09:56 GMT

El Salvador Plans to Expand Mega-Prison Amid U.S. Deportations

(MENAFN) El Salvador’s leader, Nayib Bukele, intends to enlarge the capacity of what is considered the globe’s most extensive correctional institution to accommodate a greater number of individuals being removed from the United States, according to a …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 00:30 GMT

Private Investigator Sentenced to Prison for Interstate Stalking and Harassment of Chinese Nationals on Behalf of the ...

Today, in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, Michael McMahon, 57, of Mahwah, New Jersey, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay an $11,000 fine for acting as an illegal agent of the government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on April 17, 2025 - 00:30 GMT

Former President of Asphalt Paving Company Receives Prison Sentence for Bid Rigging

A former senior executive of a Michigan asphalt paving company was sentenced today to six months in prison and a $20,000 fine for his role in a conspiracy to rig bids for asphalt paving services contracts in Michigan. Timothy Baugher, former president of …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on April 16, 2025 - 19:28 GMT

French Justice Minister Describes Attacks on French Prisons as Acts of Terrorism

(MENAFN) French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has declared recent assaults on prison establishments as a "terrorist act," amid a series of violent incidents striking correctional institutions throughout the country. He emphasized the …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 19:15 GMT

Snellings Law Launches the Splash Safely Challenge to Promote Pool and Water Safety Across North Texas

Snellings Law encourages North Texas families to prioritize pool safety with proactive steps to prevent drowning and water-related injuries this summer. FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As North Texas families gear …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 18:46 GMT

All-Woman Trial Team Wins Major Verdict in Major Case

Berman Law Group achieves justice for family of a 19 year old killed in tragic car wreck. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a hard-fought case with disputed liability, an all-woman trial team at Berman Law Group …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 17:12 GMT

Employer Negligence in Louisiana Construction Accidents: What Workers Need to Know

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Construction sites carry inherent risks, but when those risks are compounded by employer negligence, the consequences can be life-changing. In Louisiana, injured workers are often …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on April 18, 2025 - 17:07 GMT

Workplace Chemical Exposure in Louisiana: Legal Protections and Injury Claims

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chemical exposure in the workplace continues to present significant health risks to employees across numerous Louisiana industries, including manufacturing, petrochemical, …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on April 18, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

Berry Law Marks 60th Anniversary With Papillion Grand Opening and Portrait Unveiling Honoring Founder

Berry Law celebrated its 60th anniversary with a new office in Papillion and a portrait unveiling honoring founder John Stevens Berry Sr. PAPILLION, NE, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Berry Law kicked off its 60th anniversary year …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 18, 2025 - 15:41 GMT

LCF Georgia Celebrates Latino Leadership & Representation Across Georgia’s Government

LCF Georgia honored Latino leaders across all 3 branches of GA’s government, promoting inclusion, accountability, and representation statewide. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 17, 2025, the Latino …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Law ...
Published on April 18, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

National Law Day on May 1st: The Importance of Accessible Legal Resources

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As we approach National Law Day on May 1st, the legal community celebrates the rule of law and the US legal system. As our society continues to grow and change, individuals continue to need …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 18, 2025 - 11:32 GMT

Title IX Showdown in Maine: Attorney Keith Altman Breaks Down the Federal-State Legal Battle on WMTW Channel 8

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a high-profile interview on WMTW Channel 8, nationally recognized attorney Keith Altman, Founding Partner of K Altman Law, offered expert legal commentary on Maine’s …

Distribution channels: Education, Human Rights ...
Published on April 18, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Protection Tax Prepares IRS Complaints to Address Account Disputes

Protection Tax assists clients in filing formal IRS complaints over penalties and account errors, using legal language and supporting data to improve outcomes. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In cases involving …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 18, 2025 - 22:20 GMT

SWKS Investor Alert: A Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS)

RADNOR, Pa., April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on April 18, 2025 - 21:37 GMT

ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Firsthand Technology Value Fund, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of purchasers or acquirers of common stock of Firsthand Technology Value Fund, Inc. (OTC: SVVC) …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on April 18, 2025 - 21:20 GMT

ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages Everus Construction Group, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Everus Construction Group, Inc. (NYSE: ECG) between October 31, 2024 and February 11, 2025, both dates inclusive (the …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on April 18, 2025 - 21:17 GMT

ROSEN, RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages enCore Energy Corp. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline ...

NEW YORK, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of enCore Energy Corp. (NASDAQ: EU) between March 28, 2024 and March 2, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on April 18, 2025 - 21:12 GMT

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of all persons or entities that: (1) sold or otherwise disposed of the publicly-traded common …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on April 18, 2025 - 21:04 GMT

ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Canopy Growth Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ: CGC) between May 30, 2024 and February 6, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on April 18, 2025 - 20:51 GMT

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses. April 28, 2025 Deadline to ...

Investors can contact the law firm at no cost to learn more about recovering their losses LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Rocket Lab USA, Inc. ("Rocket Lab" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: RKLB) …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on April 18, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

Manhattan Associates, Inc. Investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses. April 28, 2025 ...

LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Manhattan Associates, Inc. ("Manhattan Associates" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MANH) investors of a class action representing investors that bought securities …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 20:39 GMT

Atkore Inc. Investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses. April 23, 2025 Deadline to file Lead ...

LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Atkore Inc. ("Atkore Inc." or the "Company") (NYSE: ATKR) investors of a class action representing investors that bought securities between February 1, 2024 …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 20:36 GMT

Game of Silks DEADLINE ALERT: ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Game of Silks NFT Investors to Secure Counsel ...

NEW YORK, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Game of Silks non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”), including Silks Avatar NFTs, Silks Horse NFTs, and Silks Land NFTs, and who were damaged …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 20:33 GMT

Edison International Investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses. April 21, 2025 Deadline to ...

LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Edison International ("Edison" or the "Company") (NYSE: EIX) investors of a class action representing investors that bought securities between February 25, …

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