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Singapore did not launch ‘world’s first floating prison’; $12.7m Toto jackpot shared among 12 Group 2 winners: Singapore ...

The Singapore Prison Service (SPS) has responded to claims Singapore launched the world’s first floating prison. (Photo: vision.motivee/IG & financian_/IG)The Singapore Prison Service (SPS) has rubbished claims 'the world's first …

Prisoners let out ‘in error’ or held illegally beyond their release date in ‘squalid’ prison, watchdog warns

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Criminals have been released early by mistake or held illegally beyond …

Cockroach-infested jail put into special measures for illegally detaining prisoners

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DeSantis under fire for using disaster funds to build migrant detention jail

Officials in Florida diverted crucial disaster preparedness and response resources to support the hasty construction of the so-called Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention jail by the Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, a newly published report has claimed. …

Punjab approves Rs5b 'Safe Jail Project'

LAHORE: The Punjab government has greenlit a landmark Rs5 billion "Safe Jail Project" aimed at transforming prison security and oversight across the province through the deployment of advanced surveillance and digital systems. The project, …

Pre-school lesson on ‘safe touch’ leads to long prison term for Cumberland County man

Thanks in large part to a pre-school lesson on “safe touch,” a Carlisle man was sentenced this week to eight to 16 years in state prison. Christopher Allen Coble, 35, received his sentence Tuesday after pleading guilty to digitally penetrating and taking …

Attorney General Pam Bondi tours Alcatraz as Trump administration considers reopening prison

Attorney General Pam Bondi traveled to Alcatraz Island Thursday in the San Francisco Bay to visit the former federal penitentiary as President Trump pushes to have the tourist attraction reopened as a prison. Elizabeth Cook reports.

Georgia man sentenced to 35 years in prison in connection to shooting

LAKE ALLATOONA, Ga. — A metro Atlanta man who was convicted in a shooting in 2024 will now spend 35 years behind bars. Superior Court Judge Jennifer Davis sentenced Gregory Eugene Hall Jr., 44, of Lithonia, in connection to a 2024 shooting at Lake …

Bondi, Burgum visit California's Alcatraz prison

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over fentanyl death in Tarrant County Jail custody

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Tarrant County and a jail commissary company, ruling there wasn't enough evidence to show they are responsible for the death of a man who overdosed on fentanyl behind bars. Trelynn Wormley died in 2022, …

He is to be released from the Lannemezan prison in southern France next week

First stop Westfield: Salim Mehajer released from jail

Disgraced Sydney businessman Salim Mehajer has been released from prison on parole after spending the past five years behind bars for a raft of criminal offences. Mehajer, now 39, walked from John Morony Correctional Centre near Windsor on Friday to a …

Pam Bondi, Doug Burgum Visit Alcatraz To Promote Prison's Reopening

Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum arrived Thursday morning at Alcatraz, the San Francisco tourist attraction that President Donald Trump has vowed to reopen as a prison in one of the most far-fetched, performative schemes of his …

Bank exec fights bail denial over prison risks

A suspended Standard Bank marketing manager has asked a Cape Town court to grant him bail, citing dangerous overcrowding at Pollsmoor Prison as a threat to his health. This comes after 40-year-old Raed Cupido denied involvement in drug trafficking during …

One day in prison for ex-Louisville officer in Breonna Taylor case: DOJ

The U.S. Department of Justice is recommending a one-day prison sentence for a former Louisville Metro Police officer involved in the March 2020 raid that killed Breonna Taylor and led to intense protests and an overhaul of the Kentucky city’s policing …

Bridgeport leaders slam early prison release of man convicted in infamous 1999 deaths

In a park named for the 8-year-old victim in a heinous double murder, Bridgeport leaders expressed their disgust, anger and frustration over the early release of a man convicted in connection with the killings. Adrian Peeler walked out of a federal prison …

Salim Mehajer gets taste of freedom after walking from prison on parole

Disgraced former politician and convicted domestic violence offender Salim Mehajer has walked from prison on parole on Friday morning. Mehajer exited the gates of John Morony Correctional Centre at Berkshire Park in northwestern Sydney and into a waiting …

DOJ Requests California County Sheriffs Provide Names of Noncitizen inmates in California Jails

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that it issued requests to sheriffs in multiple major California counties for lists of all inmates in their jails who are non-U.S. citizens, their crimes of arrest or conviction, and their scheduled release …

Quorum Court Approves Jail Tax Measures for November Ballot

WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Quorum Court convened in a special meeting Thursday evening to finalize two sales-tax proposals that will go before voters in a Nov. 18 special election and could finance a new county jail and communications center. All …

Attorney D. Seth Holliday of McMahan Law Firm Shares Advice on Motorcycle Accident Steps in HelloNation

What are the most important steps to take after a motorcycle accident? DALTON, GA, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What are the most important steps to take after a motorcycle accident? Attorney D. Seth Holliday of McMahan …

Ryan Olson of Olson Funeral Homes Shares the Benefits of Pre-Planning Funeral Arrangements in HelloNation

What are the advantages of pre-planning funeral arrangements? MENOMONIE, WI, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What are the advantages of pre-planning funeral arrangements? Ryan Olson of Olson Funeral Homes in Menomonie, …

ProFirst Training and Sandy Police Department Deliver Regional Law Enforcement Background Investigations Training -Utah

Background Investigations Training—Plans Underway for 2026 Training Event-Utah NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful collaboration to enhance the standards and effectiveness of public safety hiring practices, …

Associate Attorney Joseph Joyce joins Silverman Law Office

Butte native Joseph Joyce joins Silverman Law Office as an associate attorney, focusing on business law, estate planning, litigation, and transactional matters. HELENA, MT, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Butte native Joseph …

Contend Launches AI-Powered Legal Assistant to Expand Access to Justice in the UK

New data reveals a mounting social justice emergency. Contend steps in with AI-powered solutions. UNITED KINGDOM, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New data reveals a mounting social justice emergency. Contend steps in with AI-powered solutions. A …

MOONTON Games partners The Little Black Book Studios and Base Media to develop animated series for Mobile Legends

The series will feature the same award-winning animation team behind Ne Zha 2 SINGAPORE, CHINA, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MOONTON Games, the global developer and publisher of the hit mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game …

Seven things you might not know about the Law Society Hall on Chancery Lane

1. Temple, taverns and… the Law Society 200 years ago, in 1825, the Law Society was established. That year, a group of founding members started to look for a London site to purchase after raising £25,000 through the sale of shares. With a big hall, library …

Financial Independence After Divorce, Securing Family Futures This Summer

July spotlights independence and family security with practical legal advice from family law attorney Tiffany L. Andrews FOLSOM, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- July is often associated with independence, reflection, and …

12 Years After the Largest Prison Hunger Strike in U.S. History, The Strike Film Helps Advocates' Call to End Solitary

Through more than 100 screenings across the country, The Strike film supports efforts to mobilize audiences to end the use of solitary confinement. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- July marks 12 years since …

Rachel R. Schrager named to '40 under 40 - Civil Plaintiff' by National Trial Lawyers

Rachel Schrager of Kogan & DiSalvo Named to National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40 – Civil Plaintiff” List BOYNTON BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rachel Schrager, a Shareholder at …

Rise Tactical Carrier Earns NTOA Approval with High Marks for Performance and Reliability

Rated 4.69 overall, the carrier joins the NTOA’s Member Tested and Recommended list for elite tactical gear FORT COLLINS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Angel Armor announced that its RISE Tactical Carrier, equipped …

Plano, TX Criminal Defense Firm Welcomes New Associate Attorney Jess Gambrell

PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Crowder Law Firm, P.C. is excited to share that Attorney Jess Gambrell has been hired as the newest addition to our practice. Attorney Gambrell complements our well-rounded team …

Author Patrick L. Scott Discusses ‘A Just Revenge’ and Its Themes of Vengeance on BrightWord Books

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Patrick L. Scott, known for his gripping storytelling and nuanced characters, was recently featured on The BrightWord Books Podcast to discuss his powerful novel, A Just …

Firm Performance Partners with BigScoots to Offer Clients Enhanced Legal Website Hosting

Firm Performance partners with BigScoots to offer its clients legal website hosting options for optimal security, reliability, and scalability. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BigScoots, a site-specific, fully …

TWO HILL FARRER ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED IN THE 2025 LAWDRAGON 500 X – THE NEXT GENERATION GUIDE

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Junior Partners Erika Silverman and Charles "Chase" Bakaly IV are recognized in the “2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next …

TWO HILL FARRER PARTNERS NAMED TOP LITIGATORS & TRIAL LAWYERS BY THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Partners G. Cresswell Templeton III and William “Buz” White are recognized as “Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial …

Aerolib Physician Advisors Launches Comprehensive Solutions to Combat Soaring Hospital Denials & Boost Revenue Cycle

Aerolib's flagship offering, Aerolib COMPLETE, provides a comprehensive, all-inclusive solution for a single, transparent price. FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aerolib Physician Advisors, a leading provider of …

OneAdvanced revolutionises workplace productivity with new AI Agents

UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building on the success of OneAdvancedAI, the UK’s first sovereign AI platform, secure, trusted and safe by design, OneAdvanced, a leading provider of AI-powered sector-focused software, is raising the …

BlackVue ELITE 8 Series Redefines Vehicle Surveillance with Extended Parking Mode and Unmatched Low-Light Performance

Power Saving Parking Mode Features Under 1 mA Current Draw and Under 1 Second Wake-Up Time. Clear Capture Under 0.03 Lux with Sony STARVIS 2 Sensor and Dual HDR SEONGNAM-SI, GYEONGGI PROVINCE, SOUTH KOREA, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Tommy Lee Ruff of Common Sense Economics, LLC Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

HARRISON, AR, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Common Sense Economics for the Family, founded by financial consultant and estate planner Tommy Lee Ruff, is proud to announce breakthrough contributions in the field of personal …