Prisons Newswire

Gilroy extends temporary ban on detention center projects

With time waning on a moratorium to prevent detention centers from being built in the city, Gilroy officials have extended the pause for more than 10 months. The City Council on Monday unanimously approved extending the temporary ban, approved in October, …

Kevin Bacon and his brother opened a music room inside the Philadelphia juvenile detention centre where young people can ...

A juvenile detention centre in Philadelphia has gained a new space where young people can write songs, learn about music production and record their own work. The studio, named Ruth’s Room after the mother of actors Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael, was …

Remand centre rape accused reprimanded after disrupting court

A man accused of raping a fellow remandee at the Suva Remand Centre was reprimanded by a High Court judge on Friday after disrupting court proceedings. Sefanaia Turagadamudamu, who is charged with allegedly raping another remandee in December last year, …

Sergeant at Marion County Regional Correctional Facility killed in U.S. 98 crash, MHP says

LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on U.S. 98 in Lamar County on Thursday, Nov. 5, around 9 p.m. Shelton R. Jenkins, 23, of Covington, Louisiana, sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced …

Sri Lankan migrant who sued taxpayer for £7m saying he needed round-the-clock care after suffering in detention centre - ...

A Sri Lankan migrant who sued the taxpayer for £7million claiming he needed round-the-clock care has been seen go-karting, going to the gym and doing the school run, a High Court judge has said.  Vengadeswara Raw Gopalakrishnan has been found to have ' …

How long Thomas Markle Sr. could serve in prison revealed after child pornography arrest

Thomas Markle Sr. could be calling prison home for the rest of his life after his arrest for possession of child pornography. Shari Karney, a national legal analyst and attorney, exclusively told Page Six, “Federal child pornography possession sentences …

Parliamentary Committee Begins Prison Inspections

COLOMBO (News 1st): Members of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection have commenced inspections of prisons as part of efforts to identify solutions to overcrowding in correctional facilities. Accordingly, committee …

Protest and Vigil at an ICE Detention Center

Teffo back in spotlight after prison dancing video surfaces.

Department of Correctional Services (DCS) launched an urgent investigation at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility following a viral video showing disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo and another inmate dancing inside a cell. Teffo was arrested in mid- …

Humboldt County Jail Reports: Daily Booking Sheet – November 6, 2026

Humboldt County Correctional Facility [Photo by Mark McKenna] The Humboldt County Correctional Facility’s Daily Booking Sheet. This is information from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department. This shows individuals booked into the jail or given …

Antonio Brown avoids jail by pleading guilty to lesser charge in Miami shooting

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown, accused of opening fire at a man in Miami last year, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge on Friday in a deal that’ll keep troubled former player out of prison. Brown pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a …

MDOC to pilot new classification system, aims to lower prison violence

Starting Dec. 1, the Michigan Department of Corrections will pilot a new classification system at select prisons with the aim of reducing prison violence. The department reported that over 300 prison officers were assaulted by inmates and over 500 were …

Ex-Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy gets 5 years for jail drug-smuggling case

A former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was sentenced this week to more than five years behind bars for taking part in what prosecutors called a Mexican Mafia operation to smuggle heroin into a Castaic jail in tubes of Pringles chips in exchange for …

Four Arrested After Drone Drops Fentanyl, Saw Blades and Cellphones Into Florida Prison

  THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Four people, including a 16-year-old juvenile, were arrested in The Villages after authorities say they used a drone to deliver fentanyl, cellphones, saw blades and other contraband into the Federal Correctional Complex in Coleman …

Inmate Escapes El Hongo I Prison Near Tecate

An inmate escaped from the El Hongo I penitentiary outside Tecate early Wednesday, prompting a region-wide search and a review of security at one of Baja’s main state prisons. Baja California’s Secretaría de Seguridad del Estado said the inmate, identified …

Russell Brand Expected to Enter Sexual Therapy Programs if Sentenced to Prison

Published November 6, 2026 1:27 PM PST Russell Brand is expected to be sentenced to prison time Monday for raping and sexually assaulting 4 females -- and if he does end up spending time behind bars, the actor will likely undergo therapy to help …

RFA Confirms Rahile Omer, Imprisoned at 14, Dies in Prison at 23

Officials confirm her death to RFA; she was serving a 12-year sentence imposed in 2021. Tahir Imin | Nov 6, 2026 | 1-2 min read Rahile Omer, a Uyghur woman from Konasheher, Kashgar, was 14 when authorities imprisoned her in 2017. She died at 23 in a prison …

Jail Bookings In Grundy And Livingston Counties

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reports three jail bookings on Thursday. 53-year-old Jason Michael Reeter of Chillicothe was arrested by Brookfield Police on a bond revocation warrant from a charge of alleged domestic assault.  He is held at …

RAY TATE TRANSFERRED TO UNDISCLOSED OUT-OF-STATE PRISON

Convicted murderer Ray E. Tate, who is serving a life sentence for the 2021 killing of Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Riley, has been transferred from an Illinois maximum-security prison to an undisclosed correctional facility outside the state. The …

Texas Study Finds Triple the Fatal Crash Average in Thanksgiving's First Six Hours

Five years of records show 4.8 fatal crashes versus 1.6 during the same hours on nearby Thursdays. The full holiday average was lower. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas recorded an average of 4.8 fatal …

Florida Injury Law Firm Warns Against Relying on AI for Personal Injury Claims

Many AI tools were trained on older material. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Law Offices of Jason Turchin, a Florida-based personal injury law firm who has handled more than 7,500 cases, is issuing …

U.S. Dream Academy Celebrates 25th Annual Power of a Dream Gala with Regina Belle and Honors Distinguished Leaders

The celebration in Washington, D.C., featured inspiring honoree speeches, student performances, and a standing ovation for “A Whole New World” WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Dream Academy …

Florida Is the Only State That Requires Car Insurance but Not Bodily Injury Coverage

The only state that mandates insurance but not bodily injury coverage. As rates fall, a Palm Beach County attorney urges a 60-second policy check. PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida auto rates …

Traci L. Slatton’s ‘HEROIC’ Wins Newport Beach Film Festival Audience Award

Traci L. Slatton’s documentary 'Heroic' captures Sabin Howard’s nine-year battle to create the National WWI Memorial sculpture. January 2027 digital release. NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HEROIC …

Greenbacker Investor Losses: KlaymanToskes Files $610K FINRA Claim Against Morgan Stanley

Claim Alleges Morgan Stanley Misrepresented Greenbacker as a Low-Risk Investment Offering 6% Tax-Deferred Income MANCHESTER, NH, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and securities law firm KlaymanToskes …

Haywood Hunt & Associates Welcomes Vivianna Check as Senior Advisor, Fraud, Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

Haywood Hunt welcomes Vivianna Check as Sr. Advisor, bringing over 20 years of expertise in corporate investigations, forensic accounting, fraud and risk mgmt. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haywood Hunt & …

Background Check Suit Against Ralphs Moves Forward, Derek Smith Law Group Says

A federal judge allowed negligence and Fair Credit Reporting Act claims to proceed in a job applicant's lawsuit against Ralphs, Kroger, and HireRight. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Derek Smith Law Group …

Expert Webcast to Host Live Video Roundtable: Trends and Transactions in Latin America M&A and Private Equity

Upcoming Complimentary Live Roundtable on Latin America M&A and Private Equity with Leading Dealmakers in Latam ASPEN, CO, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Expert Webcast, a leading professional digital media platform, today …

Grove Benefit Advisors Publishes Free Guide to Stopping Medicare Sales Calls

Fort Collins agency's free guide covers no-call lists, the federal rule against Medicare cold calls, phone call screening, and using AI assistants to opt out. FORT COLLINS, CO, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grove Benefit …

Close Up Radio Honors Dr. Lloyd L. Pipersburgh, DAS (h.c.), MBA and Retired NYPD Detective First Grade

Retired Detective First Grade Lloyd L. Pipersburgh receives an honorary doctorate from Universidad Azteca BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When an NYPD officer or civilian employee dies in the line of duty, the …

Melone Hatley, P.C. Earns First Best Law Firms Ranking in 2027 Edition

RESTON, VA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Melone Hatley, P.C. is proud to announce that the firm has earned its first-ever Best Law Firms recognition, receiving a Regional Tier 3 ranking for Family Law in the Washington, D …

Proptia Publishes 2026 LPR Evaluation Guide for HOAs Comparing Flock and Other Alternatives

New 20-question framework helps HOA boards evaluate LPR systems based on vehicle access, visitor authorization, data governance, and gate integration. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Proptia, a security operations and …

Orange County Law Firm Murtaugh LLP Recognized in the 2027 Edition of Best Law Firms®

For more than 45 years, Murtaugh has advised Orange County families, business owners, and design professionals on estate planning, transactions, and disputes IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Murtaugh LLP, an Irvine law …

Prompt Business Systems Shares 2027 Copier Guide for NYC Law Firms and Medical Practices

PBS outlines copier tests for law firms preparing exhibits and medical practices handling referrals, insurance cards and patient records. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prompt Business Systems Inc. (PBS) is …

JR Wealth Management Publishes Guide to Cross-Border Tax Coordination for Internationally Connected Families

Residency tests, treaty tie-breakers, unclaimed foreign tax credits, and the reporting duties that apply even when no tax is owed. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JR Wealth Management today announced the publication …

Close Up Radio Honors Dr. Lloyd L. Pipersburgh, DAS (h.c.), MBA and Retired NYPD Detective First Grade

Retired Detective First Grade Lloyd L. Pipersburgh receives an honorary doctorate from Universidad Azteca BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When an NYPD officer or civilian employee dies in the line of duty, the …

Conservation Visions and FACE Join Forces to Advance Wild Harvest Research Across Europe

New partnership strengthens international efforts to document the contributions of sustainable wild harvest to conservation, food systems, and human well-being ST. JOHN'S, NL, CANADA, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Conservation …

The Lobby Launches Pro: Unbiased, Plain-English Analysis of What Congress Is Doing

Trusted by 15,000+ readers, The Lobby breaks down the bills that touch each reader’s issues in plain English, with a link to the full text of every bill. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Lobby (thelobbynews.com), a …

New National Report Reveals Uneven Protections for Children as Years of Advocacy Deliver Legislative Victories

Human Rights for Kids’ 2026 State Ratings Report highlights progress in Maryland, Virginia, and Hawaii and offers a roadmap for reforms nationwide WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sixteen states remain in …