Prisons Newswire

Prison officer shot in ambush

Senior Reporter [email protected] Prison officer Govindra Balgobin, who was shot by gunmen during an ambush in Arouca on Friday night, is now coherent and speaking with relatives. This was confirmed by Prison Officers’ Association general secretary Lester …

Karnataka Bill Proposes Jail for Fake News—But Can States Regulate Online Speech?

The Karnataka government is preparing to introduce a new law that would criminalise online misinformation, with the draft Misinformation and Fake News (Prohibition) Bill, 2025 expected to be tabled before the state cabinet soon. The draft law proposes jail …

Kuching motorist who brandished airsoft gun gets 3 days’ jail, fined RM2,500 for drug abuse

Mohammad Afif (front, left) being escorted out of the courtroom at Kuching Court Complex. – Photo by Kentigern Minggu KUCHING (June 23): The Magistrates’ Court here today sentenced a 22-year-old motorist who brandished an airsoft pistol while driving along …

Families relieved after SA engineers freed from prison

Peter Huxham and Frik Potgieter were arrested in February 2023 after authorities in that country claimed drugs were found in their luggage.   The families have, for the last two years, been fighting for their release.   Last year, the United Nations …

Properties still unable to use water after Christchurch Men's Prison fuel leak

Christchurch Men's Prison. Photo: Luke McPake / The Wireless Eight properties around Christchurch Men's Prison are still unable to use water from their private bores, a month after a fuel leak was discovered. About 14,000 litres of diesel …

Wigan borough man escapes immediate prison sentence for threatening to kill woman

A Wigan borough man who threatened to kill a woman was handed a suspended prison sentence. Joe Fisher, 43, of Chapel Street, Leigh, pleaded guilty to making threats to kill on March 25. Wigan justices imposed an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for …

Belarus opposition leader freed from jail, says wife

Belarus opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski has been released from prison after five years, his wife Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya said in a post on X. Tsikhanouskaya, who took over the opposition cause after her husband’s jailing, shared a video of him on …

Telford grandmother seen with steak knife in hand while 'altercation' was going on avoids prison

Sharon Bailey, aged 51, had a steak knife in Sanderville Close, Stirchley, Telford on March 16 last year. Telford Magistrates Court was told how a member of the public saw Bailey and a man in the street, with both appearing to be drunk. She saw that Bailey …

Israel says it’s hitting Iranian government targets, including the notorious Evin Prison in Tehran

Judge Denies Gov’t Bid to Keep Kilmar Abrego Garcia in Jail – But He Still Won’t Go Free

AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana. On Sunday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes denied the government’s motion to keep El Salvador citizen Kilmar Abrego Garcia in custody until his trial. However, although many are characterizing the judge’s decision as a …

166 drug overdoses in NI prisons in five years

MLA Hunter says concerning figures underline urgent need to tackle drug use in our facilities It comes after the Belfast Telegraph revealed that drug seizures across our prison system have increased by 56% in the same period, with finds in Maghaberry …

Tributes after ‘exceptional’ former chief of Prison Service passes away

Mr Masefield served as Director General of the NI Prison Service for six years from 2004 to 2010, and previously headed the Government’s team that implemented the recommendations of the Patten Commission on Policing. He spent the last couple of years in …

Blackmailing sex offender who sold child images facing long jail term

John Carver, 37, made thousands of pounds selling child images then demanding money with menaces by threatening to track people down and hand their details to police. Prosecutors had said he sold indecent images between September 2024 and January 2025 to …

Additional jail time for parquet firm founder over 2 more cheating charges involving nearly $500k

SINGAPORE - The founder of a parquet company, who is currently serving a jail sentence over multiple counts of cheating, will be spending more time behind bars after he pleaded guilty to two more cheating charges. On June 23, Jason Sim Chon Ang, 59, who is …

Nigerian man sentenced to 43 months in U.S. prison for cyber fraud

A United States District Court has sentenced a Nigerian national, Ridwan Adepoju, to 43 months in prison for his involvement in a series of fraudulent schemes that targeted American citizens and businesses. The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed the …

UP power employees to launch Jail Bharo Andolan against discom privatisation

A statewide mass movement and ‘jail bharo andolan’ will be launched in Uttar Pradesh the moment tenders are issued for the privatisation of Purvanchal and Dakshinanchal power distribution companies (Discoms). For representation only The decision was taken …

Ensure Arora gets proper medical assistance: Jalandhar court to jail dept

A local court has directed the jail department to ensure proper medical treatment to arrested AAP MLA Raman Arora, who has complained of gallstone pain. Arora is in judicial custody at Nabha jail. Arora’s lawyer Darshan Singh Dyal had moved the application …

Freed from prison, Belarusian dissident Tsikhanouski tells AP about 5 years in solitary confinement

VILNIUS – Siarhei Tsikhanouski is almost unrecognizable. Belarus' key opposition figure, imprisoned in 2020 and unexpectedly released on Saturday, once weighed 135 kilograms (298 pounds) at 1.92 meters (nearly 6’4”) tall, but now is at just 79 kilos ( …

Ukrainian Journalist Released From Prison In Occupied Crimea

Vladislav Esipenko Photo: RFE/RL He spent four years in custody. A journalist of the Ukrainian service's project "Radio Liberty Crimea.Realii" Vladislav Yesipenko has been released after four years in prison. Russian authorities in …

Mark S. Mandel Joins Falcon Rappaport & Berkman as Partner in its Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Falcon Rappaport & Berkman (FRB) is pleased to announce that Mark Mandel has joined the firm as a Partner in its Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group. With over 20 years …

Hot Weather, Heated Arguments: Divorce-Online Sees Spike in Enquiries During UK Heatwaves

Hot weather may be fuelling breakups, as Divorce-Online reports a summer spike in divorce enquiries during UK heatwave. SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Britain faces another blistering summer, Divorce-Online, …

NOXTUA und TRANSFORMING.LEGAL schließen globale Partnerschaft

Beschleunigte KI-Einführung in Rechts- und Compliance-Abteilungen BERLIN, GERMANY, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NOXTUA und TRANSFORMING.LEGAL schließen globale Partnerschaft Beschleunigte KI-Einführung in Rechts- und Compliance- …

Prenup India Launches India's First Legal Tech Platform To Get Prenuptial Agreements & Quasi Prenups Online With Lawyers

Prenup India offers expert-drafted, legally valid prenuptial agreements & quasi prenups online for young professionals, HNIs, NRIs and business owners NEW DELHI, INDIA, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era marked by rapidly evolving …

Author-a-Thon to Feature 100 Authors Over 18 Hours

Sharla J. Frost among 100 authors participating in 18 hour Author-a-Thon to promote readers and readership HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Book lovers around the world are invited to tune in for the highly …

ILAWDUN, Others to Host Global Summit on AI, Technology, Science, and Law in Washington, D.C.

WA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute of Law Research & Development of United Nations (ILAWDUN) will host the Global Summit & Training Program on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Technology, Advanced Science …

Hernia Mesh: Safer Alternative Design Available for Appendix Trapped in a Hernia

P4HB mesh offers a safer, absorbable alternative to polypropylene in high-risk hernia cases involving the appendix, reducing infection risk SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “P4HB appears to be the safer …

Tax Network USA Strengthens National Presence with Expanded Tax Resolution Services

Tax Network USA continues to support individuals and businesses facing complex IRS challenges through expanded service offerings and compliance strategies. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tax Network USA is …

Los Angeles County Bar Association Hosts 'Know Your Rights' Webinar on ICE Encounters

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) is proud to present an important virtual seminar, “Know Your Rights – During and After ICE Encounters,” aimed at educating …

New Study: Medicaid Open Access to Antipsychotics Linked to Lower Costs & Hospitalizations for Serious Mental Illness

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Researchers from the University of Cambridge, Bogazici University and the City University of New York (CUNY), and Columbia Data Analytics have found that, overall, Medicaid patients …

Author Elena Clark Unveils Two Bold and Unforgettable Novels That Challenge Justice, Identity, and the Bonds of Family

In “Creative Justice” & “Outcasts,” Clark crafts two emotional, genre-blending tales of motherhood, trauma & survival—on Earth and beyond. DUNDAS, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creative Justice is an emotionally …

Jalubro Appoints Mark Reynolds as Global Director of Professional Services to Accelerate Growth

Mark Reynolds joins Jalubro to strengthen global delivery, expand client success and drive next-gen legal transformation. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jalubro, a leading global provider of legal technology and …

Hilliard Law Transforms Overgrown Space into Community Haven for Rustic House Residents at Metro Ministries

Hilliard Law is proud to share the completion of a multi-phase project that revitalized a space for the men of Rustic House at Metro Ministries. CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hilliard Law is proud to …

Snohomish Law Group Addresses Legal Risks of Refusing DUI Testing in Washington State

Understanding Implied Consent and the Consequences of Refusing a Breath or Blood Test EVERETT, WA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Snohomish Law Group is advising drivers across Washington State about the risks of refusing a …

Statement on Recent Attacks Against Federal Law Enforcement from FLEOA National President Mathew Silverman

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) condemns the surge in violent attacks against federal officers following a series of coordinated assaults, including a …

How MiAI Law is Building the Future of Legal Practice: From Courtroom to code

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Xraised is excited to launch the new interview series “The Practice Reimagined: From Courtroom to Code,” featuring Laina Chan, founder of MiAI Law. This innovative platform is reshaping legal …

Q2 Report Signals Ongoing Need for Family Law Assistance

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the second quarter coming to a close, LegalMatch.com has reviewed which legal case categories have been receiving the most attention in April, May, and June of this year. As expected, …

SLX Markets Launches First-of-Its-Kind Platform for Trading Commercial Judgments

SLX Markets, a commercial judgments fund & trading platform, has launched an online marketplace enabling the purchase & sale of commercial litigation judgments. NY, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SLX Markets, LLC, a …

AMMWEC Condemns Terrorist Attack on Syrian Church, Calls for Vigilance and Unity Against Terrorism

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) strongly condemns the brutal attack carried out against a Christian church in Damascus, Syria, which has …

Artificio launches first AI Document Chat to process files up to 500MB via natural language—no tech skills needed

Artificio's Breakthrough Technology Maintains Complete Context Across Thousands of Pages, Transforming Enterprise Document Analysis and Decision-Making IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artificio Products Inc., a …