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Published on Aug 5, 2021

Construction manager selected for new Saskatoon Remand Centre

The provincial government announced the construction manager for the new Saskatoon Remand Centre on Thursday. PCL Construction will be the helm of the project, which aims to add space for roughly 400 remanded inmates at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre. …

Source: Global News - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2021

Inmate slashed with razor embedded in toothbrush in latest attack at youth detention centre

An inmate has been attacked with a razor in another violent incident at central Victoria's troubled Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre. Key points: Sources say an inmate used a razor to attack another young person Thursday night and threatened to do the …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 5, 2021

Second inmate dies in Utah correctional facility in two months, homicide investigation underway

DRAPER, Utah (ABC4) – Authorities are investigating the death of a Utah inmate as a homicide. Wednesday evening, an altercation occurred at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, the Utah Department of Corrections explains. Shortly after, 60- …

Source: ABC 4 - Utah - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2021

Escambia Juvenile Detention Center employee with COVID told she had to report for work

A processing officer at the Escambia Regional Juvenile Detention Center who is six months pregnant alleges that she was told last week to come into work, despite testing positive for COVID-19. Honastasia Hawkins also alleges that several of her colleagues …

Source: Pensacola News Journal - Florida - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2021

Commissioner’s Coin Awarded to Sgt. Judy Hinton at Branchville Correctional Facility for Heroism

On July 19, 2021, Sgt. Judy Hinton was awarded a Commissioner’s Coin, Letter of Appreciation, and cash spot bonus from Warden Frank Littlejohn for her heroic actions on June 10, 2021. On Thursday, June 10, 2021, Sgt. Judy Hinton attended Department of …

Source: 18 WJTS - Indiana - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2021

Three Prison Staffers Test Positive for COVID-19

Three prison staffers tested positive for COVID-19 this week, the Vermont Department of Corrections said Thursday. Two of the infected employees work at Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington, and the other works at Northeast …

Source: Seven Days - Vermont - Left-wing
Published on Aug 5, 2021

Lawmakers back Milwaukee youth prison

Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Lincoln Hills School and Copper Lake School. Photo from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is asking its colleagues to co-sponsor legislation to fully fund a …

Source: Wis Politics - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 5, 2021

Inmate dies after an ‘altercation’ at the state prison in Gunnison

(Francisco Kjolseth | Salt Lake Tribune file photo) The "Hickory" wing at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison. Authorities are investigating the apparent homicide of an inmate at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison. …

Source: The Salt Lake Tribune - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 5, 2021

Another court case and six more months of jail for ex interim Bolivian president

Thursday, August 5th 2021 - 20:37 UTC Añez defense argued that involving an anti corruption magistrate, besides the criminal magistrate, was only an excuse to prolong the ex president's jail term (Pic EFE) Bolivian ex-president Jeanine Añez will have …

Source: MercoPress - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2021

Danny Trejo’s Connection With Charles Manson in Prison and 4 Other Things You Didn’t Know About the Actor

For all of his life, Danny Trejo has been a fighter. As a prizefighter, he fought others. While battling drug addiction, he fought his own inner demons. And now, at 77 years old, he’s willing to go to the mat for anyone he feels is in need of a supporter. …

Source: Fox Wilmington - North Carolina - Right-wing
Published on Aug 5, 2021

WATCH: Acting Limestone County Sheriff confirms Mike Blakely is in administrative detention at the prison

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. – Acting Limestone County Sheriff Mike West held a news conference on Thursday after Mike Blakely’s recent conviction. Mike, Blakely, the longest-serving sheriff in the state, was convicted of felony theft and ethics charges and …

Source: WHNT News 19 - Alabama - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2021

'Look this is just a management thing, not a money thing' – 2 years later, Oklahoma County commissioner asks ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma County District 3 Commissioner Kevin Calvey is passing out surveys to his constituents, asking if they would support using the county’s roughly $150 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding on building a new county jail. …

Source: KFOR 4 - Oklahoma - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2021

Abolish Inhumane Prisons

Bruno and Washington Champion the People's Voice During Protest March OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oklahoma Coalition Against People Abuse (OCAPA) and the Oklahoma Libertarian Party (OKLP) …

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Published on Aug 5, 2021

Russian opposition activist to run for parliament from jail

By Anton Zverev MOSCOW (Reuters) - Jailed Russian opposition activist Andrei Pivovarov has registered as a candidate for next month's parliamentary election, his team said on Thursday, even though multiple other Kremlin critics have been disqualified. …

Source: Journal Pioneer - Uncategorized
Published on 00:02 GMT

Mixed reaction to early prison release of Dixon comptroller who stole $54M

DIXON, Ill. — The Dixon community reacted Thursday to the early release of a former comptroller who embezzled $54 million. While Dixon was able to recoup some of the stolen money, Rita Crundwell’s early release has opened old wounds for many residents. At …

Source: WGN TV - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2021

Aya Hachem's tragic last moments before she's gunned down as murderers get over 200 years in jail

This is the moment an innocent Salford law student unknowingly and tragically stepped into the path of a bullet during a botched drive-by assassination of a car wash owner. Aya Hachem, 19, was gunned down as she walked to the supermarket to buy food for …

Source: Manchester Evening News - Neutral
Published on 00:07 GMT

Navalny's wife brings borscht, cherries on three-day prison visit

In a selfie posted to Instagram on Thursday, Alexei Navalny's wife, Yulia, wrote about her visit to the Pokrov penal camp to visit her jailed husband over three days. "I spent some time in prison. So cool!" she wrote. She said they were …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 5, 2021

5 charged in Monroe County Jail meth bust

Five people are charged in connection to a drug trafficking investigation at the Monroe County Jail. Photo Credits to Monroe County Sheriff's Office FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Five people are charged in connection to a drug trafficking …

Source: WMGT TV - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2021

New Inverness prison delayed until 2026 – and the cost is expected to soar

The construction of a long-awaited new prison for the Highlands has been delayed again, the justice secretary has said. Keith Brown today confirmed the new jail will not be completed until 2026 – two years behind its most recent anticipated completion date …

Source: Press and Journal - Neutral

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Published on August 5, 2021 - 15:48 GMT

Abolish Inhumane Prisons

Bruno and Washington Champion the People's Voice During Protest March OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oklahoma Coalition Against People Abuse (OCAPA) and the Oklahoma Libertarian Party (OKLP) …

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Published on August 5, 2021 - 16:02 GMT

13th Floor Entertainment Group Brings Haunted House Thrills to The Old Joliet Haunted Prison

Giving Away Five Lifetime-Access Keys to the Gates on August 17th and Opening to the Public on September 18th CHICAGO, IL, USA, August 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The innovators of national haunted attractions, 13th Floor Entertainment Group, …

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Published on August 5, 2021 - 22:25 GMT

Pawtucket woman sentenced to life in prison for 2020 New Year's Day murder

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket woman was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve a life sentence, plus 20 years, at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for her role in the murder of …

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Published on August 5, 2021 - 22:54 GMT

Pawtucket woman sentenced to life in prison for 2020 New Year's Day murder

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket woman was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve a life sentence, plus 20 years, at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for her role in the murder of …

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Published on August 4, 2021 - 23:02 GMT

Inside Gavin Newsom’s push to remake California prisons — Will a European approach work here?

His push comes amid other big changes his administration is making to the state’s $17 billion prison system, including closing a prison in Tracy this year and another in Susanville next year. The corrections department released thousands of inmates early …

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Published on August 4, 2021 - 20:50 GMT

Woman Convicted of Credit Card Fraud Involving Florida Seniors Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

Attorney General Ashley Moody News Release Woman Convicted of Credit Card Fraud Involving Florida Seniors Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution today secured a 15-year prison …

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Published on August 4, 2021 - 20:42 GMT

Woman Convicted of Credit Card Fraud Involving Florida Seniors Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

Attorney General Ashley Moody News Release Woman Convicted of Credit Card Fraud Involving Florida Seniors Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution today secured a 15-year prison …

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Published on August 4, 2021 - 18:16 GMT

Providence man who possessed illegal gun and large capacity magazine sentenced to serve 5 years in state prison

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve five years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI), stemming from his 2019 arrest outside of a city …

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Published on August 5, 2021 - 23:31 GMT

Investor Lawsuits Against Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) Filed

Investors of Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) have filed claims with FINRA to recover losses. PALM BEACH, FL, USA, August 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to Matthew Thibaut, Esq., a partner with Haselkorn & Thibaut, an investor …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Companies ...
Published on August 5, 2021 - 19:45 GMT

Top 25 List of Hospitals Providing Telehealth Visits during Covid (UPDATED)

Analysis of top U.S. hospitals providing telehealth services during covid and their corresponding prices - UPDATED from prior report. LOS GATOS, CA, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Silicon-Valley based Hospital Pricing …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Insurance Industry ...
Published on August 5, 2021 - 18:58 GMT

After a Six-Year Legal Battle, Walmart must pay $125 Million in Damages to Woman Fired with Down Syndrome

Retail giant terminates worker of sixteen years after refusing to honor a schedule change request as a reasonable accommodation. by Diane Lilli REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marlo Spaeth, who has …

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Published on August 5, 2021 - 16:58 GMT

Five Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations' Fishers Remain 'Tied to our Docks'

Five Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations' fishers remain 'tied to our docks' despite the Court affirming our right to fish almost a dozen years ago. TOFINO, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, August 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Five Nuu-chah- …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...
Published on August 5, 2021 - 16:20 GMT

Jane Does Well is Pleased to Announce the Release of the Revised 2021 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines.

Several recommendations that Jane Does Well advocated for were addressed by the 2021 Task Force. BOSTON, MA, USA, August 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “We are thrilled with the outcome of the new guidelines”, stated Christina Pavlina, Executive …

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Published on August 5, 2021 - 15:40 GMT

IRSProb.com's Randy Martin Obtains the Internal Revenue Services' Enrolled Agent Designation and License

Randy Martin and IRSProb.com help taxpayers with IRS Audits, Offers in Compromise, Penalty Abatement, Innocent Spouse Relief, IRS Liens, and IRS Levies. DALLAS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Randell "Randy" …

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Published on August 5, 2021 - 15:28 GMT

Forbes Inspiring Business Leader 2021: H.E. Dr. Dr. h.c. Raphael Nagel

Forbes India recently released the much-awaited list of Inspiring Business Leaders 2021. H.E. Dr. Raphael Nagel was featured as one of them DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forbes India recently released the much …

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Published on August 5, 2021 - 14:45 GMT

Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. Protects the Rights of Tipped Workers in Los Angeles County

An employment law firm in Southern California stands ready to fight for tipped employees in the Los Angeles area and its surroundings. BURBANK, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Representatives of the Akopyan Law …

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Published on August 5, 2021 - 13:45 GMT

AUVS’ UV Box Named Among Best Infection Prevention Products for 2nd Consecutive Year

60-Second UV Disinfection System Already Used in More Than 700 Hospitals, as well as in Law Enforcement, EMS and private healthcare practices SOUTH HILL, VA, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the second consecutive year The …

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Published on August 5, 2021 - 19:05 GMT

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces Opportunity for Investors with Substantial Losses to Lead the Kanzhun Limited ...

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Kanzhun class action lawsuit charges Kanzhun Limited (NASDAQ: BZ) and certain of its top executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and seeks to represent purchasers of Kanzhun …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on August 5, 2021 - 17:11 GMT

South Sudan: African Union Disappoints on Justice

The African Union Commission’s failure to advance justice for the countless victims of atrocities in South Sudan raises concerns about the regional body’s commitment to accountability, 34 South Sudanese, regional, and international rights organizations …

Distribution channels: Law, World & Regional
Published on August 5, 2021 - 15:45 GMT

Administrator Samantha Power holds Press Conference

Download logo ADMINISTRATOR POWER: Thank you so much, Sean, and thanks for all you do. Along with all our tremendous USAID staff, especially the beating heart of our mission here, our local Ethiopian staff, to support the humanitarian needs and the …

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Published on August 5, 2021 - 11:00 GMT

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Issues New Guidelines for Mobile Money Operators in Nigeria (By Ibrahim Moshood)

Introduction The apex regulator of banking activities in Nigeria has released new guidelines to further regulate the services provided by mobile money operators (MMOs) in Nigeria (“the new guidelines”). Since 2015, when the last regulatory changes were …

Distribution channels: Law, Telecommunications ...
Published on August 4, 2021 - 22:51 GMT

Top 25 List of Hospitals Providing Telehealth Visits during Covid

Analysis of top U.S. hospitals providing telehealth services during covid and their corresponding prices LOS GATOS, CA, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Silicon-Valley based Hospital Pricing Specialists LLC analyzed over 250 …

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Published on August 4, 2021 - 22:51 GMT

The Mesothelioma Options Help Center of California Endorses The Steinberg Law Group as the Best Mesothelioma Law Firm

The Mesothelioma Options Help Center of California Endorses The Steinberg Law Group as the Best Mesothelioma Law Firm - Experience/Resources/Results SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, USA, August 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Mesothelioma …

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Published on August 4, 2021 - 18:54 GMT

GPB Capital Investors Update 8-4-21

GPB Capital and key executives were charged with fraud and investors seek the recovery of funds. This is a quick update for investors. NEW YORK, NY, USA, August 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this year, GBP Capital Holdings and three …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 4, 2021 - 18:20 GMT

Hospitality Investors Trust (HIT) REIT - Investor Update

Hospitality Investors Trust (HIT) REIT and its operating partnership filed petitions for bankruptcy and investors are filing lawsuits to recover losses. PALM BEACH, FL, USA, August 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last month Hospitality Investors …

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Published on August 4, 2021 - 17:13 GMT

Artificial Predictive Tools For Identifying Sepsis May Not Be Any Better Than Human Touch From Doctors and Clinicians

Hospitals across the country are turning to AI technology in order to treat patients with sepsis. However, a recent study raises doubt as to its accuracy. MCLEAN, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As our senior population …

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Published on August 4, 2021 - 11:59 GMT

Zylpha Bundling Delivers Clear Benefits To Maria Fogg Family Law

Maria Fogg Family Law has chosen Zylpha Document Bundling to drive clear efficiency & compliance benefits. SOUTHAMPTON, HANTS, UK, August 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Based in Liverpool, family run practice Maria Fogg Family Law provides …

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Published on August 4, 2021 - 08:43 GMT

Litigation Support Guru Website Gets a Makeover

Amy Bowser-Rollins gives back to the Litigation Support community and provides a resource for those interested in pursuing a career in Litigation Support. SAVAGE, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LSG Media announced …

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