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Published on Jun 13, 2025

Deaths in correctional facilities demand systemic response, former investigator says

Former federal correctional investigator Howard Sapers says more needs to be done to address the systemic problems that lead to deaths in Canadian correctional facilities. Sapers says coroner's inquests investigating those deaths often repeat the same …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on 07:56 GMT

Justice Deferred: The Human Cost of Ethiopia’s Overcrowded Prisons

Families bear the quiet burden of a broken system Aster Tilahun was born in the rural kebele of Goshe Bado, a rugged outpost nestled in the highlands some 130 kilometers northeast of Addis Ababa. From a young age, she harbored dreams that reached beyond …

Source: The Reporter Ethiopia - Neutral
Published on Jun 12, 2025

Liberation through music – in prison

Clanging doors, public announcements, loud conversations through cell walls: The daily sounds of prison life are jarring. Amid such dissonance, a variety of music education initiatives are introducing incarcerated individuals to new tones – those of …

Source: Christian Science Monitor - Neutral
Published on Jun 13, 2025

France’s Prisons Are Overcrowded — With Psychiatric Patients

Eric Kania, MDEric Kania, MD, who has been a psychiatrist at Baumettes Prison in Marseille, France, for 25 years, has witnessed an increasing proportion of inmates being treated for psychiatric disorders. In an interview with Medscape’s French edition, he …

Source: Medscape - Neutral
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Program director says prison overcrowding, staffing shortage persist

Severe prison overcrowding and critical staffing shortages persist, while long-term solutions such as facility expansion and rehabilitation programs remain stalled, Department of Corrections program director Sarah Thomas Nededog told members and guests of …

Source: Pacific Daily News - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 10, 2025

Former İstanbul municipality media director alleges rights violations in prison amid crackdown on opposition

Dr. İpek Elif Atayman, the former general manager of the İstanbul Municipality’s media company, has alleged her rights are being violated through abusive prison conditions and an unannounced transfer to another facility, following her arrest as part of a …

Source: Stockholm Center for Freedom - Left-wing
Published on Jun 10, 2025

Sex in Prison: The International Human Rights Framework on Conjugal Visits, Starting from the Case of Italy

When was the last time you had sex? For many detainees in Italian prisons, the answer is probably years. But things are changing. In April, the first intimate visit took place in an Italian detention centre. The inmate met his partner for two hours in a …

Source: EJIL: Talk! - Neutral
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Gaza now in "stage of mass death"

Nora Barrows-Friedman Rights and Accountability 13 June 2025 Palestinians mourn loved ones killed in Israeli drone attacks on tent shelters in Khan Younis, Gaza, 10 June. Moaz Abu Taha APA imagesThe following is from the news roundup during the 12 June …

Source: The Electronic Intifada - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 12, 2025

Overcrowding issues continue at 201 Poplar, 2025 jail assessment finds

Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr.'s plan emphasizes the need to meet the diverse requirements of the jail's incarcerated population. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) presented the 2025 Shelby County Jail Needs …

Source: WATN - Tennessee - Pending
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Societies grappling with a ‘silent but growing’ prison crisis

A decade ago, the UN General Assembly adopted the Nelson Mandela Rules — a set of 122 guidelines setting minimum standards for the treatment of prisoners, inspired by one of the world’s most influential former political prisoners – the South African civil …

Source: UN News - Gov't Institution
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Living on Mars: are there lessons from the terrible conditions of prisons?

I have been researching the possibility of living on Mars for several years. But it took an invitation to give a talk about space at HMP Erlestoke in England – a category C men’s prison – to make me realise that there are a surprising number of …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on Jun 11, 2025

Expert: Prison overcrowding crisis could justify sentence discounts

Judges could soon give sentence discounts on the basis that Ireland’s prisons are overcrowded, a leading expert in criminal law has suggested. Professor Tom O’Malley SC will speak about the prison overcrowding crisis next week at an event jointly hosted by …

Source: Irish Legal News - Pending
Published on Jun 10, 2025

Mayor Lester Miller: New initiatives will address overcrowding at Bibb County Jail, save $2.5 million in taxes annually

Miller says the flurry of new initiatives will help with overcrowding at the Bibb County Jail and work toward expanding the facility, all while saving millions in taxpayer dollars. (Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) …

Source: WMGT 41 - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Jun 10, 2025

'More psychologists in Scottish prisons could prevent overcrowding'

Their call comes after The Herald's series 'Scotland's Prisons: Crisis Behind Bars' revealed that eleven of Scotland's 17 prisons were at maximum levels of capacity just days after hundreds of prisoners were released early by the …

Source: The Herald (Scotland) - Center-left
Published on Jun 10, 2025

Sweden to transfer hundreds of prisoners to Estonia amid overcrowding crisis

Sweden's prisons are severely overcrowded, with occupancy rates reaching 141 percent when excluding temporary measures like double-bunking. Rising crime, especially gang violence, has exacerbated the issue. Sweden will rent 600 prison spaces from …

Source: Natural News - Right-wing
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Queensland Government urged to fix housing policy that threatens safety of at-risk women

Women who are experiencing extreme disadvantage, including violence, poverty and housing insecurity, are at unfair risk from a new Queensland Government housing policy, according to the authors below. Tabitha Lean and Debbie Kilroy OAM, from the National …

Source: Croakey Health Media - Left-wing
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Cal student faces prison for rescuing chickens

By Seth Millstein for Sentient. Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for California News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration In 2023, UC Berkeley student and activist Zoe Rosenberg removed four severely ill chickens from a …

Source: Public News Service - Left-wing
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Gets 'Third World Justice': Jail Time Could Last 24 Years - And He Has To Wait 3 Years Before Trial ...

YouTube personality Vitaly Zdorovetskiy could face up to 24 years in prison in the Philippines, after being arrested in April 2025 for allegedly harassing the public while filming content. He now faces serious legal consequences, with reports suggesting he …

Source: International Business Times - United Kingdom - Neutral
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Macon-Bibb County proposes plan for Bibb County Jail reform | Here's what Sheriff David Davis had to say

Sheriff David Davis says he supports a jail reform plan addressing mental health and substance abuse issues among inmates for Bibb County jail MACON, Ga. — Sheriff David Davis says reforming Bibb County’s jail isn’t just about making room it’s about …

Source: 13 WMAZ - Georgia - Neutral

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Published on June 14, 2025 - 02:24 GMT

Michigan Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material on a Military Base

A Michigan man was sentenced today to five years in prison for possessing over 41,026 images and videos of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). He was also ordered to pay $63,000 in restitution. According to court documents, David Mark Bartels, 38, of White …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 15:52 GMT

St. Albans Barracks / Introduction of Regulated Drugs into a Correctional Facility and Possession of Cocaine

STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE CASE #: 25A2003922 RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper M. Conte STATION: BCI Troop A West – St. Albans Barracks – Northwest Unit for Special Investigations CONTACT #: ( …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 02:26 GMT

Senate Passes Prison Reforms to Address Crisis in State Correctional Facilities

24/7 Fixed Camera Coverage Originally introduced as S.7312 by Senator Julia Salazar: Mandates comprehensive audio and video surveillance in common areas of correctional facilities, with retention periods of one year, or five years if tied to misconduct or …

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Published on June 12, 2025 - 17:32 GMT

California Governor 2026: Sheriff Bianco Prison Agenda vs. Sharifah Hardie Vision for Jobs and Reform

Sheriff Bianco backs more prisons as jobs leave California. Sharifah Hardie champions real reform, economic growth, and a safer future. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 2026 California Governor’s race …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 02:44 GMT

Fugitive Physician Sentenced to Prison in Medicare Fraud Scheme

A California physician was sentenced today in Los Angeles to 54 months in prison for health care fraud arising from her false home health certifications and related fraudulent billings to Medicare. She is a fugitive and was sentenced in absentia. According …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on June 12, 2025 - 16:36 GMT

Vanguard News Launches Vanguard Incarcerated Press to Amplify Voices from Inside the Prison System

Davis, California, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vanguard News Group Vanguard News Group has officially launched its groundbreaking prison journalism initiative, Vanguard Incarcerated Press (VIP), a program built on education, justice, and the …

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Published on June 12, 2025 - 16:18 GMT

Tennessee Man Sentenced in Kentucky to 25 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking

WASHINGTON — A Tennessee man was sentenced yesterday in the Western District of Kentucky for sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion; conspiracy to commit sex trafficking; obstructing a sex trafficking investigation; interstate transportation for …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on June 10, 2025 - 20:15 GMT

CoreCivic Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Acquire The Farmville Detention Center

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) ("CoreCivic") announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Farmville Detention Center, a 736-bed facility constructed in 2010 and …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 23:04 GMT

Jerry Brodsky Launches New Construction Law Firm After Decades of Industry-Leading Practice

Brodsky has launched Jerry Brodsky Legal , a boutique law firm focused exclusively on construction law and dispute resolution across the Americas. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renowned construction attorney Jerry …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 22:45 GMT

Jackson, Grant Announces National 401(k) Champion® Day (June 15, 2025)

STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Why was National 401(k) Champion® Day created? National 401(k) Champion® Day (June 15) was created to launch the annual 401(k) Champion® Competition each year. What is the 401( …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 20:33 GMT

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO GPB NYC DEVELOPMENT INVESTORS WHO SUFFERED LOSSES

Please Contact the Law Firm of KlaymanToskes for A Free and Confidential Consultation to Discuss Pursuing A Potential Recovery of Your Losses NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 20:32 GMT

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ARMADA WASTE MANAGEMENT/GPB WASTE MANAGEMENT INVESTORS WHO SUFFERED LOSSES

Please Contact the Law Firm of KlaymanToskes for A Free and Confidential Consultation to Discuss Pursuing A Potential Recovery of Your Losses NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and securities law …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 19:35 GMT

Global Immigration Partners Named Immigration Law Firm of the Year – USA by Lawyer International Legal 100 Awards 2025

Global Immigration Partners PLLC (GIP) has been awarded “Immigration Law Firm of the Year – - Legal 100 Awards 2025 WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners PLLC (GIP) has been awarded “ …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

ExpertPages.com, North America's Premier Directory of Expert Witnesses Since 1995, Launches Exciting New How-To Series

"When to Bring an Expert to Your Mediation and What to Do with Them" by David Coher, Esq., of Coher ADR, is the inaugural article in the series. SAUSALITO, CA, NY, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As court backlogs …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 16:30 GMT

Legal Expert Comments on Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch and Implications for Product Liability

As Tesla Robotaxi Launch Nears, Product Defect Expert Warns: “We’re Not Ready for This” BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Tesla set to officially launch its robotaxi pilot program in Austin, Texas, on …

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Published on June 14, 2025 - 04:19 GMT

Abacus Global Management, Inc. (ABL) Shares Tumble Following Second Morpheus Report – Hagens Berman

SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Investors in Abacus Global Management, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABL) experienced another substantial decline in share price today following the release of a second scathing report from Morpheus Research. Morpheus, a …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

APEX Law Firm APC Responds to ICE Raids Impacting Latino Communities

APEX Law Firm APC responds to ICE raids affecting Latino communities, offering legal support, resources, and advocating for immigrant rights and protections. ARCADIA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to a recent uptick …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 15:42 GMT

Fortrea Holdings Inc. Lawsuit Alert: Johnson Fistel Announces Shareholders with Losses Should Contact the Law Firm

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, PLLP announces that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors of Fortrea Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: FTRE). If you incurred …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 15:31 GMT

South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney James Snell Now Accepting Organized Retail Crime Defense Cases

Attorney James Snell now accepting clients charged under SC’s new organized retail crime law, offering free consultations in Lexington and Columbia. LEXINGTON, SC, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Law Office of James R. …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 15:21 GMT

DJC Law Announces Aviation Legal Services for Air India Flight 171

DJC Law supports families affected by Air India Flight 171 and is reviewing available information surrounding the tragic crash in Ahmedabad, India. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DJC Law, a premier aviation and …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 14:30 GMT

Disrupted flight compensation has lost a third of its purchasing power

VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the EU considers tightening eligibility criteria under the EU261 regulation, flight compensation company Skycop warns that current compensation amounts have lost at least a third of their real …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Unauthorized Airbnb Listings Spark Landlord-Tenant Disputes

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With rental costs climbing, tenants are starting to find creative ways to afford their rental properties. As of late, many tenants are using Airbnb to supplement their income and rent …

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Published on June 14, 2025 - 01:00 GMT

TEMPUS ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Tempus AI, Inc. ...

NEW YORK, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Tempus AI, Inc. (“Tempus” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TEM) in the …

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Published on June 14, 2025 - 01:00 GMT

ROCKET ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Rocket ...

NEW YORK, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Rocket” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: …

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Published on June 14, 2025 - 00:33 GMT

VSTS Investor Notice: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of the Class Action Lawsuit Against Vestis Corporation

SAN DIEGO, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Vestis Corporation (NYSE:VSTS) securities between May 2, 2024 and May 6, 2025. Vestis is …

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Published on June 14, 2025 - 00:31 GMT

TEM Investor Notice: Robbins LLP Reminds Shareholders of the Class Action Lawsuit Against Tempus AI, Inc. Class Action

SAN DIEGO, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEM) common stock between August 6, 2024 and May 27, 2025. …

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Published on June 14, 2025 - 00:28 GMT

RCKT Investor Notice: Robbins LLP Reminds Shareholders of the Class Action Lawsuit Against Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

SAN DIEGO, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKT) securities between February 7, 2025 and May …

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Published on June 14, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

Kirby McInerney LLP is Investigating Potential Shareholder Claims Against Hallador Energy Company (HNRG)

NEW YORK, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors that the firm is investigating potential claims against Hallador Energy Company (“Hallador” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:HNRG). The firm’s ongoing investigation …

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