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  • Published on 09:07 GMT

    Self-mutilation cases increased in 10 penitentiary institutions of Armenia

    ArmInfo. In 10 penitentiary  institutions (PI) in Armenia, there has been an increase in  self-mutilation cases among prisoners, as noted in a message received  by ArmInfo from the press service of the "Public Journalism Club"  NGO. According to …

    Source: Arminfo - Uncategorized
  • Published on 02:09 GMT

    Three accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into Washington State Penitentiary

    Three separate visitors to Washington State Penitentiary during the past week were arrested after arriving at the prison with drugs. A news release from the state Department of Corrections said all three of the suspects likely planned to deliver the drugs …

    Source: Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 20, 2025

    Missouri State Penitentiary demolition begins for River Market Project

    JEFFERSON CITY — Workers started the demolition of the Missouri State Penitentiary a couple of weeks ago to make room for Jefferson City's River Market Project. Monday afternoon, reporters obtained access to the demolition site to see the progress. …

    Source: KRCG - Missouri - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 19, 2025

    Convicted rapist and murderer Jessie Hoffman set to be executed Tuesday evening at Louisiana State Penitentiary

    Following an execution warrant issued by the 22nd Judicial District Court, and in accordance with the law and rulings from the state and federal courts, Jessie Hoffman will be executed tomorrow evening by nitrogen hypoxia at the Louisiana State …

    Source: Avoyelles Today - Louisiana - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 18, 2025

    Armenian MP raises alarm over suicides and self-injuries in  penitentiaries 

    ArmInfo. Opposition MP from the "Armenia" parliamentary faction Garnik Danielyan expressed concern about the increase in fatalities and acts of self-harm in  penitentiary institutions (PII) of Armenia. The MP pointed to another case of suicide in …

    Source: Arminfo - Uncategorized
  • Published on Mar 18, 2025

    Severe Staffing Shortages at Allenwood Federal Penitentiary

    ALLENWOOD – NorthcentralPA.com is reporting… Severe staffing shortages at Allenwood federal penitentiary are raising safety concerns, with 113 correctional officer positions unfilled. Union leaders say officers are overworked, pulling 16-hour shifts, and …

    Source: WKOK - Pennsylvania - Uncategorized
  • Published on Mar 17, 2025

    Offender charged in Colorado State Penitentiary inmate death may face additional charge

    One of six offenders charged in connection with the June 2022 beating death of a fellow inmate at Colorado State Penitentiary had his arraignment continued Monday because of an investigation into his alleged involvement in causing serious bodily harm to a …

    Source: The Canon City Daily Record - Colorado - Neutral
  • Published on 13:52 GMT

    What Happened To Happy Face's Keith Hunter Jesperson In Real Life & Where He Is Today

    This article includes discussions of rape and murder. Paramount+'s new true crime drama Happy Face departs from reality in its retelling of the story of the infamous Happy Face Killer and his daughter, which naturally yields questions about what …

    Source: Screen Rant - Neutral
  • Published on 17:09 GMT

    Past tense March 21-24

    140 Years Ago Salida Weekly Mail, March 21, 1885: The Washington monument was a long time in building, cost a large sum, and a great deal of patriotic feeling was displayed at the dedication, and now a competent engineer claims that the foundation is so …

    Source: The Mountain Mail - Colorado - Label Pending
  • Published on 21:45 GMT

    Insiders at ISP frustrated with dangerous conditions and staffing, looking for more help from the state

    (Editor’s note: This is the conclusion of a two-part story detailing a history of violence at the Iowa State Penitentiary) News of a recent deadly assault of an inmate and several other assaults by inmates on staff at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort …

    Source: Fort Madison Daily Democrat - Iowa - Neutral
  • Published on 22:11 GMT

    In Brief, March 21, 2025

    Israeli strikes across Gaza hit multiple homes DEIR-AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes killed at least 85 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Thursday, according to local health officials. Hours later, Hamas fired three rockets at …

    Source: The Antelope Valley Press - California - Neutral
  • Published on 16:04 GMT

    Deseret News archives: Alcatraz closed its doors on this day in 1963

    A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On March 21, 1963, the United States closed Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary; over 1,500 inmates had been jailed at the island prison off the coast of San Francisco, California, …

    Source: Deseret News - Utah - Uncategorized
  • Published on 16:25 GMT

    The Riverton Ku Klux Klan

    Guest Posts on County 10 are provided by contributors and the opinions, thoughts, and comments within are their own and may not necessarily reflect those of County 10. It was hot in Riverton. The temperature hit 92 degrees, with no wind or rain. As …

    Source: County 10 - Wyoming - Neutral
  • Published on 16:55 GMT

    Spring training in a day; Copper wire theft goes awry; Pa’s poisonous snakes | Morning roundup

    Nascent journalist Santiago Ortiz loves a challenge. His latest: Could he turn a Phillies spring training game into a day trip? Yes, from waking up in his bed here to Florida to sleeping in his bed that night. Spoiler alert: He did it. His story will have …

    Source: Billy Penn - Pennsylvania - Center-left
  • Published on 16:33 GMT

    CARNAL CAGE: UK prison officer booted over alleged sex with inmate

    Breadcrumb Trail Links Crime World The British prison service has been wracked by a number of sex scandals in recent years Get the latest from Brad Hunter straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Mar 21, 2025  •  Last updated 5 minutes ago  •  2 minute …

    Source: Toronto Sun - Label Pending
  • Published on 21:59 GMT

    What billions spent on data centers means for Mississippi

    Tech companies have pledged hundreds of billions of dollars to build new data centers. These centers are the backbone behind AI and are being built across the country – including two record-setting $10 billion dollar projects in Mississippi. But while …

    Source: WWNO - Louisiana - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on 16:16 GMT

    Madison County business owner pleads guilty to felony tax evasion

    PRESS RELEASE FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE: JACKSON, Tenn. ⎯ The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Derek Wood pleading guilty to 42 felony counts of tax  evasion …

    Source: WBBJ - Tennessee - Neutral
  • Published on 17:16 GMT

    Arthur Milnes' 2025 federal election quiz, Kingston edition

    Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Column The Canadian flag flies in a glorious midwinter sky on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Ronald Zajac Photo by Ronald Zajac /jpg, PM, apsmc Article content Historian, journalist and proud Canadian Arthur Milnes presents his …

    Source: Kingston Whig Standard - Neutral
  • Published on 17:24 GMT

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    AFSCME 61 president Todd Copley speaks during a press conference at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines in October 2024, addressing an attack on correctional officers at the Iowa State Penitentiary and pleading for Gov. Kim Reynolds and other lawmakers to …

    Source: Mississippi Valley Publishing - Iowa - Label Pending

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