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Published on Apr 17, 2025

Three days from freedom: 64th Palestinian abductee dies in Israeli captivity

Twenty-year-old Palestinian abductee Musab Hassan Adili has died at Soroka hospital in the Israeli-occupied territories, becoming the 64th Palestinian abducteeto die since the Israeli aggression on October 7, 2023. According to the Commission of Detainees …

Source: Press TV - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Madeleine McCann search given huge boost as cops get £108,000 to fund investigation

Detectives hunting for Madeleine McCann have received a £108,000 grant to help fund their investigation for the missing Brit. Scotland Yard has so far received over £13 million as they pursue leads into Madeleine’s disappearance from her parents’ holiday …

Source: The Mirror - Left-wing
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Anti-terror probe launched after wave of attacks on French p...

France has launched a national anti-terror investigation after a series of arson attacks and shootings this week targeted prisons across the country, raising fears over organised efforts to intimidate the justice system. Officials suspect the incidents …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Convicted murderer John Mansfield died of a head injury after being 'attacked by another inmate' in high-security jail

A convicted murderer who was killed in prison by another inmate on Sunday died of a head injury, police revealed today. John Mansfield, who was jailed for life in 2007 for the drug-fuelled murder of his neighbour Ann Alfanso, 63, was attacked inside HMP …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Apr 17, 2025

UK: Muslim inmates more likely to be faced with violence in jail

Muslim prisoners face high levels of faith-based discrimination in the UK's prisons [Getty/file photo] Muslim prisoners in the UK are more likely to be subjected to excessive force by prison staff, new data has revealed. Data provided by Maslaha, a …

Source: The New Arab - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 17, 2025

NC Senate votes to approve budget plan with tax cuts, employee raises, Helene aid and DOGE-style review

The North Carolina Senate voted Wednesday to approve the chamber's $32.6 billion budget proposal — the first step in what could turn into several months of negotiations over the final state spending plan. The approval will need to be followed by a …

Source: WRAL 5 - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2025

France says prisons targeted with gunfire and arson over a new anti-drug crackdown

PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors said Tuesday they have opened an investigation alleging terrorist conspiracy and attempted murder after several prisons were targeted in incidents that included gunfire and arson. Top officials described the attacks as a …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Get women out of men’s prisons

What is the most outrageous crime in modern Britain? For many, it will be the rape gangs scandal. Yet when Katie Lam MP bought up the issue of Pakistani rape gangs in particular in a debate about child abuse in the Commons last week, it seemed not everyone …

Source: The Critic - Right-wing
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Congressman Sorensen Addresses Thomson Prison Exposure Incident and Advocates for Staff Protection

THOMSON, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement on the Thomson Prison exposure incident: “My prayers are with the Thomson Prison correctional officers who were exposed to possibly dangerous drugs or substances, and I am …

Source: Regional Media News - Iowa - Pending
Published on Apr 17, 2025

17 FCI Thomson workers discharged after potential drug exposure, union says

All prison workers have been discharged as of 9 p.m., according to union leadership. THOMSON, Ill. — Update 9 p.m.: All prison workers have been discharged after being sent to the hospital this afternoon, according to union leadership at FCI Thomson. The …

Source: WQAD 8 - Illinois - Pending
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Union president: 15 Thomson federal prison officers treated after possible dangerous drug exposure

THOMSON — Fifteen corrections officers at the Thomson federal prison were sent to local hospitals Wednesday after they were exposed in the prison mail room to what is believed to be a dangerous drug, the union president said. Jon Zumkehr, president of …

Source: Sauk Valley - Illinois - Pending
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Lucas County commissioner raises concerns over ICE detention conditions at CCNO

There are 51 people detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the facility, Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken said on Wednesday. STRYKER, Ohio — There are 51 people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the …

Source: WTOL 11 - Ohio - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

What the papers say: Monday's front pages

Ellen O'Donoghue Rory McIlroy's Masters win dominates Irish front pages on Monday. The Irish Times lead with stories about the EU and US meeting for talks amid rising trade uncertainty, Rory McIlroy completing the Grand Slam after his Masters win …

Source: The Roscommon Herald - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Meth In Condom Leads To 8-Year Sentence For Texarkana FCI Inmate

TEXARKANA, Texas–A federal inmate was sentenced to more than eight additional years in prison Wednesday for having his wife bring him methamphetamine hidden in a condom. Jimmy Barrientos, 38, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert Schroeder III during …

Source: TXK Today - Texas - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Finance Ministry’s Delays Put Strain on Sierra Leone’s Security Sector

A quiet but growing wave of dissatisfaction is building within Sierra Leone’s security sector as prolonged delays in the supply of their entitled bags of rice threaten to erode morale and compromise operational effectiveness. Personnel from the Republic of …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Attackers target vehicles of prison guards in France

Assailants targeted vehicles and a building lobby linked to prison staff in France overnight, authorities said yesterday, the latest in a series of such attacks. Since Sunday, unknown assailants have hit several jails and facilities across France, torching …

Source: Taipei Times - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Michigan prisoner dies after falling from upper gallery at Jackson facility

JACKSON COUNTY, MI — An investigation is ongoing in the death of a Michigan prisoner who fell Saturday from an upper railing in a Jackson-area prison. Ervin Robinson II, 42, died April 12 after he fell from a gallery at the Charles Egeler Reception and …

Source: MLive - Michigan - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

General Director of Prisons Klevis Qose Receives the Turkish Ambassador Tayyar Kagan Atay

The General Director of Prisons, Klevis Qose, received this Wednesday in an official meeting the Ambassador of Turkey in Tirana, Tayyar Kagan Atay. The meeting was in the framework of deepening cooperation between the two countries in the field of the …

Source: Albanian Daily News - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 16, 2025

France vows to track down those behind prison attacks

French President Emmanuel Macron says those behind an unprecedented wave of attacks against French prisons will be tracked down and punished after violence flared for a third night. A car was set on fire in front of the home of a prison guard who works in …

Source: The West Australian - Center-right

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 20:28 GMT

Prison Fellowship’s Statement on the Appointment of William ‘Billy’ Marshall III as Director of Federal Bureau of ...

Washington, D.C., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, released the …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 18:30 GMT

New Wave of Assaults Target Prisons in France

(MENAFN) A new wave of assaults hit French correctional facilities overnight, Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin announced on Monday, cautioning that these actions are aimed at challenging government authority. He confirmed via X that both prison staff and …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 18:30 GMT

Prison Officers Urge Tasers for Safety in High-Risk Prisons

(MENAFN) Prison officers are set to urge the justice secretary for the immediate provision of electric stun guns to enhance their safety while working in the UK's most high-risk prisons. This request will be made during a meeting with Shabana Mahmood …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 13:41 GMT

Coordinated Attacks on French Prisons Trigger Concerns

(MENAFN) A new wave of violent incidents hit correctional facilities across France overnight, according to Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin, who spoke out on Monday. He emphasized that these latest attacks are calculated efforts to challenge the state' …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 22:16 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Defends FCC Order Capping the Cost of Phone and Video Call Rates for Incarcerated People and ...

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in support of the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) order capping the cost of phone and video call rates for incarcerated people and …

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Published on April 20, 2025 - 06:54 GMT

Prison Escape Attempt in Chad Results in Four Deaths

(MENAFN) Local sources and media revealed on Saturday that over four individuals lost their lives following an escape attempt by inmates at a prison in Chad. The incident took place at Mongo Prison in central Chad around 9 p.m. local time on Friday. …

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Published on April 20, 2025 - 06:54 GMT

Tunisian Court Issues Prison Sentences in State Security Case

(MENAFN) A judicial tribunal in Tunisia has imposed severe incarceration penalties ranging from 13 to 66 years on individuals found guilty in the case labeled as “conspiracy against state security,” as per formal statements released on Saturday. According …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 10:04 GMT

Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Orange County Jail Case

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm has filed a federal lawsuit (case number: 7:24-cv-04626-PMH) on behalf of the family of Niki Capaci, a 40-year-old Middletown woman and mother of …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 06:45 GMT

Edoc Service Celebrates Ohio Senate Bill 33: A Milestone for Digital Labor Law Posters with Ohio Governor Mike Dewine

Ohio Senate Bill 33 signed into law now allows businesses to display mandatory labor law posters electronically, streamlining compliance for modern workplaces. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edoc Service, a …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 04:41 GMT

American Hospital Association’s Statement on Tariffs While Private Equity Guts Medicine

Dr. Vigna urges the AHA to fight private equity’s harm to hospitals, restore trust, and prioritize patient safety over profits and tariff concerns SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “The American Hospital …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 04:39 GMT

Primary Ovarian Mesothelioma: A Rare Tumor and a Rare Person Who is a ‘Unicorn’

Primary ovarian mesothelioma is a rare tumor linked to asbestos/talc exposure, often misdiagnosed, with survivors enduring lasting impacts SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Primary ovarian mesothelioma is a rare …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 00:04 GMT

TWO HILL FARRER PARTNERS NAMED 'LEGAL VISIONARIES' BY LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Partners Kevin Brogan and Paul Porter have been recognized by Los Angeles Times as “Legal Visionaries.” Those awarded are …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 21:58 GMT

New California Auto Insurance Laws Are Raising Premiums and Risks: Here’s What Drivers Must Know

California officially raised the minimum auto insurance liability limits for the first time in over 50 years TORRANCE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Effective January 1, 2025, California has officially raised the …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 21:53 GMT

TWO KAUFMAN LEGAL GROUP ATTORNEYS NAMED 'LEGAL VISIONARIES' BY THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boutique political and government law firm Kaufman Legal Group announced that Principal Stephen Kaufman and Attorney Gary Winuk have been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 21:26 GMT

SKLAR KIRSH CO-CHAIRMAN JEFFREY SKLAR NAMED 'TOP 100 LAWYER' BY THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California-based law boutique Sklar Kirsh LLP announced that Co-Chairman Jeffrey Sklar has been recognized as one of Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Top 100 Lawyers.” …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 19:51 GMT

SCOTUS Denies Cert in Worth, SAF Win in Eighth Circuit Stands

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a case that could potentially have far-reaching implications for similar lawsuits across the nation, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Minnesota’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari in …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 18:47 GMT

MUSICK, PEELER & GARRETT CO-MANAGING PARTNERS NAMED 'LEGAL VISIONARIES' BY LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced today that Co-Managing Partners Steven Elie and Richard Galofaro have been recognized by Los Angeles Times as “Legal Visionaries.” …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 18:42 GMT

MUSICK PEELER & GARRETT NAMED A 'TOP LAW FIRM' IN LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California-based law firm Musick, Peeler & Garett LLP announced today that it has been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as a “Top Law Firm.” In addition, the firm’s Labor …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 18:41 GMT

MANCINI SHENK FOUNDING PARTNERS NAMED 'LEGAL VISIONARIES' BY THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mancini Shenk announced today that Founding Partners Michael Mancini and John Shenk have been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as “Legal Visionaries.” Those awarded are “ …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 18:26 GMT

Brown, LLC Helps Secure $350M Whistleblower Win vs. Walgreens, Cementing Elite Status Among Qui Tam Law Firms

NJ, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brown, LLC is proud to announce its role in one of the largest opioid-related False Claims Act settlements in U.S. history. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. and its subsidiaries have agreed to …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 17:07 GMT

Judge Dismisses Suit Over Amanda Mayne’s Death; Appeal to Utah Supreme Court Filed

The case claims Salt Lake City Police failed to act before Amanda Mayne’s murder as her family seeks accountability for ignored threats and escalating violence. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amanda Mayne …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 16:27 GMT

President Donald J. Trump Appoints Bo Dietl to Homeland Security Advisory Council

Legendary NYPD Detective and Security Expert to Help Shape National Policy on Border Security and Public Safety NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President Donald J. Trump has announced the appointment of Bo Dietl …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 15:49 GMT

SCALI RASMUSSEN’S CHRISTIAN SCALI NAMED A 'LEGAL VISIONARY' BY LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scali Rasmussen announced today that Founder Christian Scali has been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as a “Legal Visionary.” Those awarded are “some of the best and …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 15:42 GMT

DNFBP Compliance & Risk Summit 2025 – A Resounding Success in Dubai

DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The DNFBP Compliance & Risk Summit – UAE, held on April 15, 2025 at Sofitel Downtown Dubai, successfully convened leading experts, regulators, and compliance …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 15:03 GMT

Montana Governor Signs Right to Compute Act into Law

Montana becomes first state to pass the Right to Compute Act, securing citizens' rights to own, access, and use computational resources and AI tools. HELENA, MT, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 17, 2025, Montana …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 14:45 GMT

LA's Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. Helps Victims of Wrongful Termination due to Prostate Cancer

Trusted employment law firm in Los Angeles fights for the rights of employees facing dismissal due to medical conditions across Southern California. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C., a …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 02:42 GMT

RTFKT, Inc. Announcement: If You Have Suffered Losses in Nike NFTs Issued by RTFKT, Inc., You Are Encouraged to Contact ...

NEW YORK, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential state and federal law claims on behalf of purchasers of Nike-themed non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”), crypto collectibles, …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 02:11 GMT

Bitfarms Ltd. Announcement: If You Have Suffered Losses in Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ: BITF), You Are Encouraged to Contact ...

NEW YORK, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ: BITF) resulting from allegations that Bitfarms may …

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