Prisons News Monitoring

Inmate convicted of having cell phone at Eastern Correctional Facility

KINGSTON – A prisoner at Eastern Correctional Facility in Napanoch pled guilty in Ulster County Court to promoting prison contraband. Frederick Grace, 35, will face another 3 ½ to seven years in prison when sentenced in March. That additional time will run …

Mayor, community leaders bring Christmas cheer to Daviess County Detention Center

Approximately 40 inmates at the Daviess County Detention Center participated in a special Christmas service on Friday. The event combined carols, scripture readings, personal testimonies, and a gospel presentation. Owensboro Mayor Tom Watson spearheaded …

Prisoner detention centre planned for Cayman Brac

A new prisoner detention centre is set to be constructed on Cayman Brac in the new year, Police Commissioner Kurt Walton has said. The centre will be located in Stake Bay and is expected to be operational by the third quarter of 2025, Walton told the …

Shuttered private jail in Kansas could become immigration detention center

Shuttered Leavenworth jail could become immigration detention center

Former soldier with PTSD one of 2 deaths at Edmonton Remand Centre in 2 days

Two inmates awaiting trial died at the Edmonton Remand Centre within two days and one of them was a former soldier who served overseas before developing PTSD. On Wednesday afternoon, police were called after a fight broke out between two inmates. One of …

Group performs Christmas carols at Seward correctional facility

SEWARD, Alaska (KTUU) - For the second year in a row, residents from Southcentral Alaska put on a holiday concert at the Spring Creek Correctional Facility in Seward on Friday. According to Cal Williams, the organizer of the concert, the group — consisting …

India News | Good Detention Centre Will Be Built in Mumbai for Illegal Bangladeshis: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], December 21 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that a good detention centre would be built in Mumbai to keep illegal Bangladeshi migrants as they could not be held in jails directly. CM Devendra Fadnavis …

Former Inmates Are Holding Nothing Back About What Christmas Is Like In Jail

I awoke at 4:00 a.m. to hang stockings over the end of their bunks. These stockings were not like the ones 'hung over the fireplace with care.' Mine were a pair of commissary-purchased socks, one filled with a honeybun and the other with a Kit Kat. …

VOA Kurdish: Torture and repression in Iraqi and Syrian prisons

Abu Ghraib, Saydnaya and other prisons in Iraq and Syria are symbols of the brutal regimes of the Baathist parties that ruled both countries. Under the dictatorial rule of the Tikrit family in Iraq and the Assad family in Syria, prisons became places of …

Pakistan military court jails 25 over 2023 attacks

KARACHI, PAKISTAN —  Twenty-five civilians were sentenced by a Pakistani military court to periods of two to 10 years of "rigorous imprisonment" in connection with attacks on military facilities in 2023, the armed forces' media wing said on …

Second inmate dies at Edmonton Remand Centre in as many days

An inmate died at the Edmonton Remand Centre on Thursday night. The Edmonton Police Service was called to a sudden death there at around 8 p.m. An autopsy has been scheduled and police are investigating the death. On Wednesday, a 26-year-old inmate died in …

Aung San Suu Kyi’s son Kim Aris begs for her release from Myanmar prison

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‘I Was Going To Work But Ended Up In Jail’

15 PAVEL KLIMIONAK One of the victims of the fire in the Vitsebsk shopping center “Belarus” was held in a temporary detention center. Last week, a fire broke out in the shopping center “Belarus” in Vitsebsk. After that, one of the victims spent two days in …

Greece Man Dies in Prison Following Handcuffed Assault

According to reports, the man from Greece who passed away at a prison near Utica last week was reportedly subjected to physical assault by corrections officers while handcuffed. According to sources, the Albany Times-Union has confirmed the reporting …

UnitedHealth Group CEO alleged shooter shares same jail with SBF

UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson’s alleged murderer, Luigi Mangione, is now in the same jail as disgraced former FTX CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried. After several media notifications following his potential destination, Mangione arrived in New York and will …

Bolivia: Despite Progress, Tackling Overcrowding In Prisons Remains Pressing

GENEVA (18 December 2024) – UN torture prevention experts have expressed their concerns regarding the poor living conditions of people deprived of liberty and the serious limitations in access to justice, after visiting the Plurinational State of Bolivia. …

Career criminal going back to prison for 2023 burglary

POUGHKEEPSIE – A 61-year-old man with a lengthy history of robbery convictions was sentenced in Dutchess County Court on Friday for the burglary of the long-standing Italian restaurant on lower Main Street in Poughkeepsie.  Richard Marino, with several …

Russian Anarchist Found Dead in Pre-Trial Detention Center

A man in southern Russia’s Rostov region was found dead in a pre-trial detention center, the independent news outlet Mediazona reported Friday, citing prison authorities. Roman Shvedov, 39, a self-described anarchist, was sentenced to 16 years in prison …

Amy G Injury Firm’s Adopt a Family Program Brings Holiday Cheer with $1,250 in Awards

Four Denver Metro Area Families Selected this Holiday Season DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amy G Injury Firm has wrapped up its 8th annual Adopt a Family initiative, awarding $1,250 in holiday support to …

Ohio Ballot Board Unanimously Approves Amendment to End Qualified Immunity

Group can now move on to collecting the 413,488 signatures necessary to get their amendment on the ballot COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ohio Coalition To End Qualified Immunity (The OCEQI) is proud to …

Jimerson Birr Welcomes Attorney Taylor Hainley to Its Esteemed Legal Team

JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jimerson Birr, a leader in business-focused legal services, is proud to welcome Taylor Hainley to their team of skilled legal professionals. Hainley began her journey with …

Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP Analyzes Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Their Impact on Road Safety

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP is examining the impact of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) on road safety as technology advances. Features like automatic emergency …

Denver Personal Injury Lawyers® Named One of the Three Best Law Firms for 2025

Denver Personal Injury Lawyers® is proud to announce they have been recognized by Three Best Rated® as one of the three Best Personal Injury Law Firms. DENVER, FL, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Denver Personal Injury …

Criminal Defense Attorney Allen Sawyer Ensures Man Charged with Second-Degree DUI Murder of Officer is Released on Bail

Attorney Allen Sawyer announces that his second-degree murder-charged client for the DUI death of a San Jose officer has been allowed to post bail and released. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to …

RESTIV Announces Suzie Smibert as Chief Operating Officer Ushering in a New Chapter of Operational Excellence

RESTIV names co-founder Suzie Smibert as COO, highlighting her leadership to drive operational excellence and innovation reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RESTIV, the …

Guardian Case Management Reflects on Another Year of Growth and Innovation in K-12 Support

SCRANTON, PA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the year draws to a close, Guardian Case Management, the nation’s largest provider of K-12 case management software, reflects on another year of progress, innovation, and …

Louisiana Liability Laws for Accidents Involving Rental Equipment

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Accidents involving rental equipment often raise questions about liability and responsibility under Louisiana law. Rental equipment—ranging from construction machinery to tools …

Dealing with Fault Disputes in Multiple-Car Collisions in Louisiana

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Multiple-car collisions are some of the most complex accidents on Louisiana’s roads. Unlike single-vehicle accidents, determining fault in multi-car crashes involves assessing …

Paladin Energy Ltd Announcement: If You Have Suffered Losses in Paladin Energy Ltd (OTC: PALAF), You Are Encouraged to ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Paladin Energy Ltd (OTC: PALAF) resulting from allegations that …

Victory Tax Lawyers Lead the Nation in Tax Debt Relief Services, Saving Clients Over $72 Million

Helping taxpayers nationwide resolve IRS tax debt, audits, and liens with proven strategies, saving over $72 million and counting. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Victory Tax Lawyers, LLP, a premier tax …

Understanding Liability for Personal Items Damaged in Louisiana Car Accidents

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Car accidents can result in more than vehicle damage and personal injuries. In many cases, valuable personal items inside the vehicle—such as electronics, jewelry, or luggage— …

ROSEN, RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Zeta Global Holdings Corp. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (NYSE: ZETA) between February 27, 2024 and November 13, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “ …

ROSEN, RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Humacyte, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Humacyte, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUMA) between May 10, 2024 and October 17, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of …

KYTX INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. Investors with ...

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KYTX) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to Kyverna’s registration statement issued in …

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages DMC Global Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of DMC Global Inc. (NASDAQ: BOOM) between May 3, 2024 and November 4, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of …

CA Superior Court appoints Stephen J. Donell as Receiver in Enterprise Bank & Trust vs. 1427 15th Street, #24STCV00507

On 11/21/24, LA County Superior Court appointed Stephen J. Donell as receiver in the case of Enterprise Bank & Trust vs. 1427 15th Street, LLC #24STCV00507. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

ROSEN, A TOP-RANKED LAW FIRM, Encourages Sun Communities, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE: SUI) between February 28, 2019 and …

FLUX POWER ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Flux Power ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (“Flux Power” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ …