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Former Salem prison guard receives life sentence for murdering brother

The Polk County Courthouse. (BROOK FERRIS/Salem Reporter) A former Salem prison guard was sentenced to life in state custody on Friday for murdering his brother at a home in Dallas in 2024. Last month, a Polk County jury found Alonzo E. Rowell, 52, …

Source: Salem Reporter - Oregon - Center-left
Published on Jul 24, 2026

Former Oregon prison guard gets life sentence for shooting, killing brother in Polk County

DALLAS Ore. (KPTV) - A 52-year-old former Oregon prison guard was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the 2024 murder of his brother, according to the Polk County District Attorney’s Office. On June 26, Alonzo Rowell of Dallas was convicted of second …

Source: FOX 12 - Oregon - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 24, 2026

Shocking moment prison guards capture CAT smuggling drugs into jail hidden inside two collars

THIS is the wild moment cops prevented a drug-smuggling cat from sneaking narcotics into a Russian prison. The fluffy bandit was caught by officers at a correctional facility in Nizhny Novgorod, western Russia, on July 21. The criminal cat was caught …

Source: The U.S. Sun - Right-wing
Published on Jul 24, 2026

At Least ICE’s Prison Guards Get Charged for Assaulting Protesters

Much has rightfully been made of how hard it is to charge federal immigration agents from the likes of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Border Patrol in state courts with crimes when they violate the rights of (or outright assault or kill) …

Source: Jezebel - Pending
Published on Jul 23, 2026

Prison Guard Charged in Alleged Inmate Attack Plot

A former prison guard at Michigan’s Baraga Correctional Facility has been accused of assisting a prisoner in an attack on a fellow correctional officer. The Dark Side of Coworker Relationships Photo by Conor Samuel on UnsplashPhoto by Conor Samuel on …

Source: WGRD 97.9 - Michigan - Pending
Published on Jul 23, 2026

Prison guards' union accuses Justice Minister of 'lying' as row explodes into public showdown

A bitter public feud between the Justice Ministry and Cyprus' prison guards has escalated, with the prison guards' union ISOTITA accusing Justice Minister Kostas Fytiris of giving contradictory explanations about why he refused to meet union …

Source: Knews Kathimerini - Neutral
Published on Jul 23, 2026

Former South Carolina prison guard, co-defendants plead guilty in over $500,000 bribery scheme

A former South Carolina prison guard, along with four co-defendants, pleaded guilty in federal court to a $550,000 bribery scheme. At the center of the crime is Lowanda Atkinson, 52, from Kershaw. For 16 years she worked as a corrections officer and …

Source: South Carolina Public Radio - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 23, 2026

Prison guards capture drug-mule cat smuggling narcotics into Russian prison

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on 12:08 GMT

Russian prison cat caught smuggling narcotics in homemade collars after sniffer dogs raised the alarm

Guards at a Russian correctional facility intercepted a cat fitted with two homemade fabric collars on Tuesday, 21 July Sniffer dogs flagged the animal before it entered Correctional Colony No. 17 in the Nizhny Novgorod region The Federal Penitentiary …

Source: Briefly - Neutral
Published on Jul 23, 2026

LynnMall terrorist Ahamed Samsudeen threatened prison guards before attack, coroner told

Ahamed Samsudeen called himself a terrorist and threatened guards while he spent time inside New Zealand's maximum security prison, a coroner has heard. The inquest at the Auckland District Court has been told there was no programme to deradicalise …

Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
Published on 16:47 GMT

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces prison setback after violent 'brawl' with fellow inmate

Sean 'Diddy' Combs was reportedly sent to solitary confinement after he was involved in a fight with a fellow inmate this week. The disgraced rapper allegedly sparked a brawl inside Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution, a low-security prison …

Source: Hello! - Neutral
Published on 19:17 GMT

'Hannibal the Cannibal' killer on hunger strike and wants to move back to glass box cell

Robert Maudsley, the quadruple killer dubbed 'Hannibal the Cannibal', has gone on hunger strike again in a grim protest about his prison conditions. Britain's longest serving prisoner, Maudsley has just spent his 52nd consecutive birthday …

Source: The Mirror - Left-wing
Published on 16:56 GMT

I was taunted in sick psychological game by ‘insane’ killer doctor who sliced up victims & inspired Hannibal Lecter role

IT was a chance encounter with a sinister prison doctor Alfredo Ballí Treviño which lingered uncomfortably in the young reporter’s mind. Magazine journalist Thomas Harris – who would go one to pen the Hannibal psychological thrillers – was inside Mexico’s …

Source: The Sun - Right-wing
Published on 11:55 GMT

GERRY ADAMS: Féile opens another chapter on women’s experience

FÉILE an Phobail is the launch pad each year of exiting new projects, and especially new books. One such book this year is ‘Women’s Voices, Hopes for a New Ireland’. The book is published by Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland and will be …

Source: Belfast Media - Neutral
Published on 09:07 GMT

Quadruple homicide suspect testifies in separate attempted murder trial, says he never felt safe in prison

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (WBBJ) - An accused quadruple homicide suspect is on the second day of trial for a separate case. Austin Drummond took the stand today, telling the jury he has never felt safe inside a Tennessee prison and that a threat over money is …

Source: WBBJ - Tennessee - Neutral
Published on Jul 21, 2026

Colorado Prison Guard Faces Multiple Charges After Shooting Protesters Outside ICE Jail

A Colorado prison guard faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, after he allegedly shot a protester outside the for-profit ICE jail where he works. Witnesses say 42-year-old Brandon Booth responded to demonstrations last Thursday outside the …

Source: Democracy Now! - Left-wing
Published on Jul 21, 2026

MI prison guard accused of helping inmate assault coworker at max-security UP facility

BARAGA, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) — A former corrections officer has been charged with a five-year felony after an incident where prosecutors say she released a prisoner, knowing he would attack her coworker. It happened March 28 at the Baraga Maximum …

Source: My UP Now - Michigan - Pending
Published on Jul 19, 2026

With Ben Gvir’s backing, prison guards quietly branding domestic criminals as terrorists

One summer afternoon last year, Mohammad Abu Samour was caught red-handed while ransacking a Beersheba shopping mall. Breaking into the building, which was closed for Shabbat, the 32-year-old man had gone from business to business, nicking two display T- …

Source: The Times of Israel - Right-wing
Published on Jul 24, 2026

Historic Tainan martial arts hall revived as cultural venue

An old martial arts hall in Tainan built for prison guards during the Japanese colonial era has been restored and is to be reopened to the public on Saturday next week, with two days of free arts and cultural events, the Tainan City Government's …

Source: Taipei Times - Neutral

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

PROscan: A New Smart Cellular Platform Designed for Correctional Facilities to Combat Contraband Cellular Communications

TYSONS CORNER, VA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SDF Inc., a global provider of correctional technology solutions, today announced the launch of PROscan (Prison Roaming Operator – Secure Cellular Authentication Network), an …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 07:30 GMT

Pennsylvania Woman Sentenced to Prison in FEMA Crackdown on Disaster Assistance Fraud

Anyone who defrauds American taxpayers will face the consequences WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after a Pennsylvania woman was sentenced to five years in prison for a scheme to defraud …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 19:26 GMT

The Miami-Dade 'Fathers Forward Initiative' Transforming the School-to-Prison Pipeline into a School-to-College Pipeline

Encouraging our youth to attend college or university MIAMI-DADE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Bernard W.H. Jennings as Candidate, Miami-Dade County School Board – District 1 has a Vision that Every child deserves …

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Published on July 25, 2026 - 17:12 GMT

Watch: Parole Agent II Carla Fish shapes next generation

For three decades, Carla Fish has helped protect Californians, first as a firefighter, then a police officer and finally a parole agent II instructor at the Basic Parole Agent Academy. “When I was a youngster, back in 1994, I was a firefighter, and then I …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

Hampton man sentenced to over five years in prison for federal drug and firearm offenses

Damion Chesson, 29, of Hampton, was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 22:30 GMT

Attorney General Marshall Announces Conclusion of Department of Justice Case Against Julia Tutwiler Prison

For Immediate Release: July 23, 2026 For press inquiries only, contact: Amanda Priest (334) 322-5694 William Califf (334) 604-3230 (Montgomery, Ala) – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today a final judgment which ends United States v. State of …

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Published on July 21, 2026 - 19:17 GMT

SLED Charges Fourth Man in Ongoing Investigation of Jasper County Detention Center Fire

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Kerstin Denzel Holmes, 37, with Arson - First Degree and Criminal Conspiracy on Monday, July 13, 2026. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office requested the SLED investigation. Details can be found in …

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Published on July 25, 2026 - 06:33 GMT

IDHS Announces Choate Layoffs and Patient Transfers

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced plans to significantly reduce operations and staffing at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna. Under the plan, Choate’s general residential units serving individuals …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 21:48 GMT

Latency: Depo-Provera and Meningioma in Focus; California Bellwethers on the Horizon

Attorney Dr. Greg Vigna cites JAMA research alleging Depo-Provera raises meningioma risk LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Meningiomas have been identified as a biologically plausible potential complication associated …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 21:22 GMT

Sargia Inc Expands Finger Grid for the Future of Digital Finance

Introducing Finger Bridge, a core infrastructure capability connecting traditional financial institutions with next-generation digital asset ecosystems. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introducing Finger Bridge …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 20:54 GMT

Why Maritime Injury Cases Require Knowledge of Federal Laws

BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maritime injury cases often involve a combination of federal statutes, court decisions and traditional maritime legal principles that differ significantly from laws governing …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 19:17 GMT

Bright Line Investigations Founder Kyle Corrigan Named 2026 UW–Parkside Alumni Achievement Award Honoree

Recognition highlights investigative leadership, professional excellence, mentorship, and the development of investigators who have advanced into service. STEVENS POINT, WI, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The University of Wisconsin– …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 17:38 GMT

TSEG Wins Third Golden Gavel Award for Best Podcast/Webisode

Austin legal marketing firm TSEG recognized by The National Trial Lawyers' A-List for its Roblox litigation interview series. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TSEG, an Austin-based digital marketing firm serving …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 17:36 GMT

Senator Roy Blunt: A Practical Path Forward for U.S. Foreign Assistance

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senator Roy Blunt, Chairman of HBS Leadership Strategies Advisory Services, was recently named to the new Commission on the Future of Foreign Assistance, a bipartisan effort …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 16:40 GMT

iT1 Nucleos and The Kiwi Group Sign Partnership to Enable Monitored Job Applications for Adults in Custody

Purpose-built integration cuts staff email administration and gives correctional workforce partners insight into job-search and employer activity TEMPE, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iT1 Nucleos LLC and The Kiwi Group, …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 16:22 GMT

Direct Relocation Services Helps Consumers Navigate New FMCSA Motus Verification System

Fort Lauderdale direct carrier educates consumers on new federal moving company verification system. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Direct Relocation Services, a licensed direct interstate carrier …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 16:20 GMT

Sheriff's Offices Nationwide Deploy NuKase Lockable Phone Cases as Security Tool in US Courthouses

NuGerm's NuKase is now in use at law enforcement agencies nationwide, helping Sheriff's Offices and courthouses control phone risks. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NuGerm, the South Florida-based maker …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Farmer & Morris Announces Winner of the 2025 Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, Volunteer Service Scholarship

Amanda Li will use the law firm’s scholarship as “a meaningful source of support” toward her legal education. RUTHERFORDTON, NC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vanderbilt Law School student Amanda Li has won the 2025 Farmer …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

Kentucky Jury Returns Not Guilty Verdict in Felon in Possession of Firearm Case

Brad Moermond secured a full acquittal for a Kentucky defendant facing a 10-year prison sentence after rejecting a five-year plea offer and proceeding to trial. CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Kentucky jury …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 14:19 GMT

OC Wills & Trust Attorneys Relocates Irvine Office to New Address

The firm’s new Irvine office will continue serving clients throughout Orange County with estate planning and trust administration services. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OC Wills & Trust Attorneys has …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 13:29 GMT

War in the Gulf Is Grounding Flights in London and Paris — And Airlines Are Using It to Dodge Compensation

Are airlines using the Gulf conflict as an excuse to avoid legitimate compensation for passengers? WOLVERHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renewed military conflict between the United States and Iran is now directly …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 13:13 GMT

MUSICK, PEELER & GARRETT EARNS CHAMBERS USA RANKING FOR INSURANCE DEFENSE

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced today that its Insurance Coverage Practice Group has earned a ranking in the Chambers USA guide in the Insurance category for …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 13:03 GMT

Lawyer and Judge Sarah Zabel of MAZE Resolutions Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sarah I. Zabel is a skilled and noteworthy lawyer and judge who has accomplished much over the years on both sides of the bench. At a time when others might have retired, she chose to …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 11:22 GMT

Attorney Victor Orsatti Discusses Sex Crimes Defense Legal Matters

Attorney Victor Orsatti explains key legal considerations, evidence review, and defense strategies in San Diego sex crimes and domestic violence cases. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- [San Diego, CA — July 15, …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 09:33 GMT

The Rockford Infrastructure Boom and "Double-Zone" Motorist Risks

Changes in the city of Rockford's infrastructure are leading to incidents in areas where one construction zone leads directly into another. ROCKFORD, IL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thanks to the Illinois Department of …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 07:41 GMT

Award-Winning Garage Door Repair Long Beach By On The Spot Expands 24/7 Rapid-Response Fleet

Named “The Best Garage Door Repair” in Long Beach, the company expands its 24/7 rapid-response fleet across local neighborhoods. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Garage Door Repair Long Beach By On The Spot …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 23:32 GMT

Award-Winning Next Hour Garage Door Repair Santa Clarita Expands 24/7 Rapid-Response Fleet

Named “The Best Garage Door Repair” in Santa Clarita, Next Hour expands its 24/7 rapid-response fleet across the Santa Clarita Valley. SANTA CLARITA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Next Hour Garage Door Repair Santa Clarita has …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 23:29 GMT

Oliva Gibbs promotes Nathan Enos to partner

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oliva Gibbs has promoted Nathan Enos to partner, effective July 1, 2026. “Being named a partner is an incredible honor, but more than anything, it represents an opportunity to …

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