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Published on May 16, 2025

Low morale and manipulation: why prison officers are having relationships with inmates

As the former prison governor Kerri Pegg begins a stretch behind bars, marking the spectacular fall from grace of a woman once seen as a “rising star” within the service, she becomes the latest in an increasing number of corrupt staff experiencing the …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on May 17, 2025

How prison governor's affair with inmate was revealed

ShareSave Kerri Pegg, 42, was seen as a "rising star" of the Prison Service Kerri Pegg was considered a rising star of the prison service after a career change - but is now starting a nine year sentence. Pegg, who had spent eight years as a …

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 16, 2025

Kelly Lake killer sentenced to life in prison with parole after 10 years

Morgen Lambert-Bouma was sentenced to life in prison with parole after 10 years for the 2019 murder of Owen Cardinal in Kelly Lake. The Dawson Creek Provincial and Supreme Court. (file) DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — The man responsible for the 2019 killing of Owen …

Source: Energeticcity.ca - Neutral
Published on May 17, 2025

Japan’s knife ownership law comes into focus after UK bans ninja swords

Britain’s ban on ninja swords has sparked a debate in Japan on knife ownership and whether a similar law should be introduced to curb crimes involving such weapons. One expert on Japanese swords says ninja swords, like those owned by criminals in the UK, …

Source: South China Morning Post - Indeterminate
Published on May 16, 2025

Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison

The man found guilty of attempted murder of Salman Rushdie has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. On Friday, the Chautauqua county court issued the sentence to Hadi Matar, 27, of New Jersey, nearly three months after he was first convicted of attempted …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on May 17, 2025

Fans threaten to boycott club if ex-Newcastle United star named manager amid racism conviction

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has held talkss with former Newcastle United and Inter Milan midfielder Emre Belözoğlu about becoming the club's new manager - as fans hit out over the potential appointment. Emre is now one of two front-runners to …

Source: Chronicle Live - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

Asylum seeker ‘culturally integrated in UK’ despite drug and weapons convictions

16 May 2025, 22:33 The man was sentenced to 12 weeks’ imprisonment for a criminal charge of possessing an offensive weapon in 2016, the tribunal heard. Picture: Alamy A Guinean asylum seeker is "socially and culturally integrated in the UK" …

Source: LBC - Center-right
Published on May 16, 2025

Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison

A New York state judge sentenced Hadi Matar to 25 years in prison on Friday for attacking author Salman Rushdie with a knife in 2022. Matar charged Rushdie during an on-stage speaking engagement and stabbed the author a total of 15 times across his head, …

Source: World - Right-wing
Published on May 16, 2025

Trump erupts at ‘obnoxious’ Bruce Springsteen with threats and insults after the Boss criticized him at gig in UK: ‘...

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 May 16, 2025

Drivers face 'three month' ban from UK roads in law change 'half' of motorists want

Drivers risk being banned from UK roads and forced to follow restrictions for breaking a major driving law. Drivers can be handed a three-month prison sentence for drinking behind the wheel as well as a £2,500 fine. In response, half of motorists want to …

Source: Birmingham Live - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

Hadi Matar, Novelist Salman Rushdie’s Attacker, Gets Max Sentence Of 25 Years In Prison

Hadi Matar, the man accused in the attempted murder of British author Salman Rushdie, arrives at Chautauqua County Courthouse for his sentencing in Mayville, New York on May 16, 2025. (Photo by GEOFF ROBINS/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff Abril Elfi 1: …

Source: One America News Network - Right-wing
Published on May 17, 2025

Bella Culley jailed with evil sledgehammer killer who is ‘Georgia’s most dangerous woman’

Brit teen Bella Culley has been jailed with an evil sledgehammer killer dubbed ‘Georgia’s most dangerous woman’. Culley has been jailed alongside the notorious Magda Papidze - the only woman in the country serving a life sentence. Papidze killed her …

Source: Birmingham Live - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

Bella May Culley could raise baby in Georgia prison after drug charges

Suspected British drug smuggler Bella May Culley could bring up a baby behind bars in Georgia. The 18-year-old – who has said she’s pregnant – faces up to a lifetime jail term after being accused of importing cannabis. Bella’s being held in the former …

Source: The Mirror - Left-wing
Published on May 16, 2025

Bella May Culley 'trapped in isolation' with grim prison fate resting on three things

Georgia: Bella May Culley appears in court on drugs chargesTeen Bella May Culley was last seen on Wednesday as she appeared at a Georgian court in handcuffs. The 18-year-old, from County Durham, is accused of smuggling "34 hermetically sealed packages …

Source: The Mirror - Left-wing
Published on May 16, 2025

Author Salman Rushdie’s attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison

The British-American author did not attend the sentencing but submitted a victim impact statement. Matar also faces separate federal terrorism charges that carry a maximum penalty of life in prison. Video of the attack was played during the trial and …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

Fred And Rose West: A British Horror Story - What Did The Netflix Documentary Reveal?

Summary Netflix's Fred and Rose West docuseries unveils 100+ hours of police interviews revealing gruesome details. Fred and Rose West's reign of terror lasted over 20 years, ending with the shocking discovery of multiple bodies. Fred West …

Source: Game Rant - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

British dad sentenced to 40 years inside Dubai jail after 'being caught with cocaine'

A British father is facing 40 years in prison after allegedly being caught in possession of cocaine in Dubai. Sam Dorman, a 33-year-old tattoo artist, joined a long list of Brits making the move to the UAE after swapping Derbyshire for Dubai in 2022, so he …

Source: LAD Bible - Pending
Published on May 16, 2025

MSPs to examine organised crime and overcrowding in drugs in prisons investigation

"The committee is very aware that tackling drugs harm and drugs deaths is a challenging issue for everyone in parliament and in government," the SNP MSP, a former senior police dectective, told The Herald. "The criminal justice committee was …

Source: The Herald (Scotland) - Center-left
Published on May 16, 2025

Inside brutal 'decaying' prison where British teen who went missing in Thailand faces life imprisonment

A British teen is currently facing life inside a ‘decaying’ prison. Bella May Culley’s family made an appeal as they said the 18-year-old was missing earlier this week when they hadn’t heard from her for four days. However, this led to the revelation that …

Source: LAD Bible - 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 …

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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 - 19:37 GMT

ROSEN, RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Investors to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH) between December 3, 2024 and May 12, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on May 17, 2025 - 18:14 GMT

ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL COUNSEL, Encourages NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC) between February 5, 2024 and February 3, 2025, both dates inclusive (the …

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Published on May 17, 2025 - 17:48 GMT

ROSEN, REGARDED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Viatris Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) between August 8, 2024 and February 26, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of …

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Published on May 17, 2025 - 17:08 GMT

ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL COUNSEL, Encourages West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, May 17, 2025 (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 common stock of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST) between February 16, …

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Published on May 17, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Continues To Investigate The Merger – PRA, KRON, AXL, SWTX

NEW YORK, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. We …

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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 ( …

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Published on May 17, 2025 - 12:11 GMT

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 17 of America & Trump Administration 2.0

Washington, DC, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/16/week-17-of-america-trump-administration-2-0/ ThinkCareBelieve has published an article all about …

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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 …

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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 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 - 20:49 GMT

Business Solutions Marketing Group Unveils AI Review Builder to Revolutionize Small Business Reputation Management

MECHANICSBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Business Solutions Marketing Group, a leader in digital marketing solutions for small businesses, today announced the launch of AI Review Builder, an advanced, AI-driven platform …

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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 - 19:51 GMT

Oatley Vigmond LLP Acclaimed in the 2025 CL Top Personal Injury Boutiques

BARRIE, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canadian Lawyer conducted a far-reaching analysis of the legal industry and is proud to recognize Oatley Vigmond LLP as one of the standout performers and celebrate their exemplary …

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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 - 18:41 GMT

Snellings Law Urges North Texans to Share the Road During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Snellings Law urges drivers to stay alert and respect motorcyclists during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to help prevent avoidable crashes. FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As warm weather brings more …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 18:02 GMT

FLEOA Members Rally to Support Law Enforcement Legislation and Defend Pay and Benefits During National Police Week

WASHINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) gathered in the nation’s capital during National Police Week to honor our fallen brothers and sisters and their …

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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 16, 2025 - 17:38 GMT

Branch Cuts Letter Cycle Time by 5x With Kyber

Branch now completes the full letter lifecycle 5x faster with Kyber, turning steady adoption into a major efficiency win across its claims team. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Branch has unlocked a new level of …

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