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Published on 06:08 GMT

‘We just want to be treated like human beings’: Serious abuses reported in El Paso migrant detention center

“People don’t sleep. It’s cold at night. We do not get medicine. There is blood coming from my throat. Everyone has stomach issues because of the food and lack of nutrition. We have no access to clean water; it is hot, and smells like chemicals.” This is …

Source: El País - Center-left
Published on 05:32 GMT

Man arrested, charged after immigration detention center contractors attacked in Sydney

SYDNEY, May 17 (Xinhua) -- A man who allegedly attacked two immigration detention center contractors while being transported to Sydney Airport to be deported has been arrested and charged, police said on Saturday. Police in the state of New South Wales ( …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 05:20 GMT

Pushed Out of Sight: The covert deportation and detention crisis at Assam’s Matia detention centre

In recent weeks, a significant but opaque operation has been underway in Assam involving the mass removal of detained foreign nationals — including the Rohingya refugee community — from India’s largest detention centre at Matia, Goalpara. Multiple reports …

Source: Sabrang India - Left-wing
Published on 05:15 GMT

Another deputy arrested for allegedly allowing inmate assaults in detention center

SAN ANTONIO - Another former deputy has been arrested under allegations that he let inmates assault other inmates while working at a detention center. Related: Former deputy re-arrested, charged with organized crime in inmate's death In a press …

Source: KABB - Texas - Center-right
Published on 02:15 GMT

'Serious health concern:' Report details problems at the Marlboro Co. Detention Center

MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — An after-action review report by the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office details a number of concerns regarding the detention center. ABC 15 obtained 73 pages of work orders and an action report on the jail dating back five …

Source: WPDE 15 - South Carolina - Center-right
Published on 07:39 GMT

World champion cyclist Rohan Dennis pens apology letter to late Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins after he avoids jail over ...

A letter of apology penned by Rohan Dennis to his late wife Melissa Hoskins has emerged after Dennis avoided jail for his role in the car crash that tragically killed her. On Wednesday, Dennis was sentenced to one-year-and-four-months’ jail, to be wholly …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing
Published on 13:03 GMT

Search underway for inmates who escaped New Orleans jail

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Supreme Court blocks Trump from using Alien Enemies Act for deportations 03:12 Now Playing Search underway for inmates who escaped New Orleans jail 02:50 UP NEXT Tornadoes …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on 01:12 GMT

Madison Co. commissioners consider a detention center

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Madison County commissioners held a work session discussing the possibility of constructing a detention center in the county. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office contracts with surrounding counties, including Gallatin, Jefferson and …

Source: NBC Montana - Center-right
Published on 00:35 GMT

Man arrested, charged after immigration detention centre contractors stabbed, assaulted

A 28-year-old man who allegedly stabbed and assaulted two immigration detention centre contractors respectively in Sydney's west has been arrested and charged by police. On Thursday, NSW Police officers were called to Clyde at about 4am following …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
Published on 13:52 GMT

Russia sentences Australian fighting for Ukraine to 13 years in prison in sham trial

A Russian-installed court in eastern Ukraine has sentenced Australian national Oscar Jenkins to 13 years in a high-security penal colony, accusing him of fighting as a mercenary against Russian forces, pro-Kremlin officials said on May 16. The so-called …

Source: The Kyiv Independent - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

New children's book aims to strengthen family bonds for inmates at Powell County Detention Center

POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Powell County Detention Center is launching a unique initiative intended to bridge the gap between incarcerated individuals and their families. Recognizing the emotional toll incarceration can take, especially on children, …

Source: Lex 18 - Kentucky - Pending
Published on 07:42 GMT

Kerri Pegg: Moment prison governor in relationship with ‘Jesse Pinkman’ drug gang boss arrested

Police bodycam footage shows the moment a prison governor who formed a relationship with a Liverpool drug gang boss was arrested at home. Kerri Pegg, 42, from Cinnamon Brow, Warrington, was in a relationship with Anthony Saunderson, known to criminal …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on 16:15 GMT

7 fugitives remain on the run after NOLA prison break; inside job suspected

Fox News correspondent Caroline Elliott reports on 10 inmates escaping during a New Orleans jailbreak, and the seven who remain unaccounted for. Seven of the 10 inmates who audaciously escaped from New Orleans jail on Friday have been captured, but the …

Source: Fox News - Right-wing
Published on 16:17 GMT

New Orleans jail escape: 7 of 10 inmates still on the loose

Louisiana officials say that three inmates have been captured out of the 10 inmates who escaped from the New Orleans Parish jail. Only three of the 10 men who escaped a New Orleans jail early Friday morning were back behind bars by Saturday morning, and …

Source: FOX 6 - Wisconsin - Right-wing
Published on 13:45 GMT

Soon-to-close Ahtanum View work release center helps people get on their feet after prison

With high fences, concrete walls and long corridors, Ahtanum View Reentry Center in Yakima is something of an anomaly out of the 11 work release centers across the state. Most of them look just like apartment buildings, housing inmates out on work release …

Source: Yakima Herald-Republic - Washington State - Pending
Published on 11:44 GMT

Jailbreak In US As 10 Prisoners Escape From New Orleans Prison, Authorities Launch Manhunt

A pre-dawn jailbreak at a New Orleans correctional facility has ignited a wide-scale manhunt and prompted serious scrutiny over the Orleans Parish jail’s security infrastructure in the United States. Ten inmates escaped early Friday morning by exploiting a …

Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
Published on 09:17 GMT

Did a Texas gang database error land this man in Salvadoran prison?

The mugshot photo from the Texas Gang Database shows a shirtless, bearded man, a star tattoo emblazoned just under each shoulder, next to the name, “GARCIA-CASIQUE, FRANCISCO.” Along with the photo is a date of birth, TxGANG ID number and a few lines …

Source: USA Today - Virginia - Neutral
Published on 13:21 GMT

Louisiana State Police transport three recaptured jail escapees out of New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana State Police on Saturday (May 17) shared photographs of three captured Orleans Parish jail escapees being taken out of the city by helicopter. Kendell Myles, Robert Moody and Dkenan Dennis were the first of three escapees …

Source: KALB - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on 09:26 GMT

10 men escape Louisiana jail; 2 caught, 8 on loose

NEW ORLEANS -- Ten men broke out of a New Orleans jail Friday in an audacious overnight escape by fleeing through a hole behind a toilet and scaling a wall while the lone guard assigned to their cell pod was away getting food, authorities said. The men …

Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Pending

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 20:28 GMT

Sir Gadfly Unveils Fiat Prison — Two 1/1 Bitcoin-Inscribed Lenticulars Debut at Inscribing Vegas 2025

A first in Bitcoin art history: One-of-a-kind lenticular installation paired with an Ordinal inscription. Only two exist—one will be auctioned. GOLD COUNTRY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bitcoin-native glitch artist Sir …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Correctional Services alerts public about Krugersdorp Correctional Facility job scam

Krugersdorp Correctional Facility wishes to alert the public to a fraudulent job scam currently circulating in the West Rand Region, Gauteng Province. Unsuspecting individuals are being targeted and asked to pay money in exchange for supposed employment …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 02:43 GMT

Former West Virginia Supervisory Correctional Officer Sentenced to more than 17 Years in Prison on Conspiracy and ...

Chad Lester, a former Lieutenant at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, West Virginia, was sentenced today for his role in covering up an assault by correctional officers that resulted in the death of inmate Quantez Burks on March 1, 2022. Lester, 35, of …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on May 15, 2025 - 16:56 GMT

National Park Service Lists Port Orford City Jail in Port Orford, Curry County in the National Register of Historic ...

The Port Orford City Jail is among Oregon’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places. Oregon’s State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) recommended the nomination at their February 2025 meeting for its significant …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Attorney General Jackley Announces Plankinton Man Sentenced To Prison on First Degree Rape of a Minor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Plankinton man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison after earlier …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 13:25 GMT

Ukrainian agent gets imprisoned over trying to jail Russian army pilots

(MENAFN) A Russian court has sentenced Yegor Semyonov to 27 years in prison for attempting to poison former graduates of a military aviation school, according to multiple reports. The Southern District Military Court found him guilty of treason and …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 18:14 GMT

Nevada Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Threatening U.S. Senators

A Las Vegas man who pleaded guilty to threatening a U.S. Senator from Nevada and threatening family members of two United States Senators was sentenced today to over three years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. “The threats against …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on May 14, 2025 - 14:44 GMT

Ukraine gives 15-year prison sentence to former leader

(MENAFN) A court in Kiev has sentenced former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich to 15 years in prison for allegedly inciting desertion and organizing illegal border crossings, the Prosecutor General’s Office announced on Monday. Yanukovich, who served …

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Published on May 17, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Protection Tax Outlines Compliance-Based Review Process

Protection Tax’s process centers on IRS compliance, hardship scoring, and evidence, ensuring eligibility and outcomes are based on law, not online commentary. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Protection Tax …

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Published on May 17, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Zenas BioPharma, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline ...

NEW YORK, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Zenas BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZBIO) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus ( …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on May 17, 2025 - 11:18 GMT

CODI SHAREHOLDER NEWS: Investors of Compass Diversified Holdings Securities are Reminded of the July 8 Class Action ...

NEW YORK, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Compass Diversified Holdings and Compass Group Diversified Holdings, LLC (NYSE: CODI) and certain of the …

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Published on May 17, 2025 - 11:18 GMT

BBAI SHAREHOLDER NEWS: Investors of BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. Securities are Reminded of the June 10 Class Action ...

NEW YORK, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BBAI) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential …

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Published on May 17, 2025 - 11:18 GMT

ELV SHAREHOLDER NEWS: Investors of Elevance Health, Inc. Securities are Reminded of the July 11 Class Action Deadline -- ...

NEW YORK, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on May 16, 2025 - 21:29 GMT

Cannabis Defense Network Launches Nationwide Network Connecting Individuals and Businesses with Local Legal Counsel

The Cannabis Defense Network provides a national platform and referral system, connecting individuals and businesses with criminal attorneys in their area. NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The legal landscape surrounding …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 20:37 GMT

Online Dispensary Area 52 Becomes First to Ship to Texas

Area 52 becomes first dispensary to ship to Texas – without a medical card – offering same day shipping for THC gummies, THCA flower, and delta 9 products. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Area 52 has announced the …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 19:20 GMT

Agentes Aduanales del Puerto de Manzanillo se deslinda del paro de labores de trabajadores de la Aduana de Manzanillo

Los Agentes Aduanales del Puerto de Manzanillo reiteramos nuestro respaldo a las autoridades aduaneras MANZANILLO, COLIMA, MEXICO, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A la Comunidad Empresarial, Autoridades y Medios de Comunicación: Los …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Tax Network USA Reviews Internal Financial Disclosures to Build Case Strategies

Tax Network USA reviews financial disclosures early to ensure accuracy, protect clients, and improve resolution success. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Before any IRS document is prepared or submitted, the Tax …

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Published on May 17, 2025 - 01:00 GMT

EDISON ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Edison International on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and ...

NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Edison International (NYSE: EIX) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a …

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Published on May 17, 2025 - 01:00 GMT

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

NEW YORK, May 16, 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (“Iovance” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ …

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Published on May 17, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

Gainey McKenna & Egleston Announces A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (IOVA)

NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainey McKenna & Egleston announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northen District of California on behalf of all persons or entities who …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Why Protection Tax Complaints Are Used Internally for Case Protection

Protection Tax uses internal complaints to trigger reviews, escalate filings, and update hardship statuses, ensuring a proactive approach to IRS developments. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Within the firm’s internal …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 22:26 GMT

Johnson Fistel Investigates Fairness of Proposed Sale of TaskUs, Inc.

SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating whether the board of directors of TaskUs, Inc. (NASDAQ: TASK) breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed sale of the company …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 10:25 GMT

Officer Next Door vs. Firefighter Next Door: Friendly Rivalry Lights Up Vegas for Charity

First Responders Unite to Raise Nearly $200,000 at Annual George Maloof Police vs. Fire Football Game LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity, the Officer Next Door (OND) and Firefighter Next …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 09:21 GMT

Men lean on divorce lawyers for support due to lack of network, says expert

Divorce specialist is calling attention to the quiet burden many men carry when going through divorce, often turning to their solicitor for emotional support. UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 fast …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Law ...
Published on May 16, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

The Nike NFTs INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Nike-themed non-fungible tokens ("NFTs") ...

NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Nike-themed non-fungible tokens ("The …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

SEI INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. Investors with ...

NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (“Solaris …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

SOUN INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that SoundHound AI, Inc. Investors with Substantial ...

NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against SoundHound AI, Inc. (“SoundHound” or “the …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

CODI INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Compass Diversified Holdings Investors with ...

NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Compass Diversified Holdings (“Compass” or “ …

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