Federal Prison Inmate Death to be Probed in Hearing
An independent hearing will investigate the death of an inmate at Manitoba's Stony Mountain Institution. Get the latest details on the probe into federal prison oversight.
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Colorado child predator gets 84-year prison sentence
A prolific child predator from Colorado, whose victims were found in nearly every U.S. state, has been sentenced to 84 years in federal prison. The landmark case highlights extensive online exploitation.
Guard Sentenced for Murder in Prison Beating Death
Former New York prison guard David Kingsley sentenced to 25 years to life for the murder of inmate Robert Brooks. The brutal 2024 beating, caught on bodycam, sparked calls for reform.
Wiz Khalifa gets 9-month sentence in Romania for drugs
American rapper Wiz Khalifa has been handed a nine-month prison sentence by a Romanian court for drug possession. The ruling was delivered on December 19, 2025.
12-year sentence for man convicted of killing B.C. mom
A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the killing of Chelsey Gauthier, a mother from British Columbia. Get the full details on the case and sentencing.
France recaptures second inmate in bedsheet prison escape
French authorities have apprehended the second inmate involved in a dramatic prison escape using knotted bedsheets. Get the latest details on the manhunt and the ongoing investigation.
Brazil Senate Passes Bill That Could Reduce Bolsonaro Sentence
Brazil's Senate has passed a controversial bill that could significantly reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence. The move sparks debate on justice and political influence.
Harvard morgue manager gets 8-year prison term for body parts scheme
A former Harvard Medical School morgue manager has been sentenced to eight years in prison for her role in a macabre scheme to steal and sell donated human remains. Discover the shocking details of the case.
Sarkozy's Prison Diaries Become French Bestseller
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's prison memoirs captivate readers. The book details his time incarcerated for illegal 2007 campaign financing. Discover the story behind the headlines.
Trump Considers Pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
As Christmas pardoning season nears, speculation grows over whether Donald Trump will free convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell from her 'Club Fed' prison in Texas, sparking outrage.
CRTC reviews emergency alerts after B.C. hesitation in disasters
Canada's telecom regulator is consulting on improving the national public alerting system, following concerns over B.C.'s inconsistent use during emergencies like earthquakes and wildfires. Learn about the push for change.
Man sentenced to 3 months for breaching court order
Kevin Koehler receives a three-month prison sentence for violating a court order. Get the full details on the Kitchener case and legal consequences.
Faqiri family seeks apology, action on inquest recommendations
The family of Soleiman Faqiri calls for a formal apology from Ontario's premier and immediate implementation of prison inquest recommendations. The case highlights systemic failures.
Man guilty in 2022 Edmonton prison killing
A man serving life for murdering a Calgary youth counsellor has been found guilty of killing another inmate at Edmonton Institution in 2022. Get the details on this high-security prison case.
Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 3 months in prison for probation breach
Controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three months in prison for violating his probation terms related to a previous gang case. Get the latest details on the court's decision.
High-risk offender bought alcohol after prison release
A high-risk offender in Kitchener confessed to purchasing alcohol immediately after his release from prison, raising serious public safety concerns. Read the full details of the case.
Canadian drug kingpin gets 16-year sentence in Australia
Tse Chi Lop, a Canadian from Toronto dubbed 'Asia's El Chapo,' receives a 16-year prison sentence in Australia for leading a global drug syndicate. Read the full story.
Honduran ex-president pardoned by Trump freed
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, convicted on drug charges, has been released from a U.S. prison after a pardon by former President Donald Trump. Get the full story on this controversial development.
Man gets 10-year sentence for 2023 Regina homicide
A Regina man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for a 2023 homicide. The victim's father, described as grief-stricken, addressed the court. Read the full details of the sentencing.
400+ Canadian prison staff disciplined, 12 fired for misconduct
Canada's prison service disciplined over 400 employees, firing 12, for serious misconduct including smuggling contraband. Get the full details on the agency's accountability actions.
France captures inmate in dramatic bed-sheet prison break
French authorities apprehend one escapee after two prisoners used bed sheets to break out of prison. The dramatic escape highlights ongoing security concerns in correctional facilities.
Six new inquests announced in Manitoba including prison deaths
Manitoba's chief medical examiner has called six new inquests into recent deaths, including fatalities at Stony Mountain Institution and an RCMP shooting. Learn the details.
Two inmates escape French prison using bed sheets
Two prisoners executed an old-fashioned escape from a French jail using bed sheets. The dramatic breakout occurred in November 2025, highlighting security concerns.
French Prison Escape: Inmates Use Bed Sheets to Flee
Two prisoners escaped from an overcrowded French jail using old-fashioned methods. Discover how they sawed through bars and what this reveals about France's prison crisis. Read more.
Inmate hospitalized following assault at B.C. prison
An inmate at Kent Institution in Agassiz, B.C. was hospitalized after a serious assault at the maximum-security facility. Details emerge about the incident at one of Canada's most secure prisons.
$70K Contraband Seized from N.B. Maximum-Security Prison
Correctional officers confiscated unauthorized items worth $70,000 from Atlantic Institution in Renous, N.B. Read about the major prison seizure operation.
Brazil's Bolsonaro starts 27-year coup sentence
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt. Get the latest details on this historic political development.
'Hillbilly Elegy' Used in Ohio Prison Drug Smuggling
A man sprayed JD Vance's memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy' with narcotics and shipped it to an Ohio prison. Austin Siebert received over a decade in prison for the drug trafficking operation.
Inmate who married Luka Magnotta denied parole
Anthony Theophile Jolin, who married notorious killer Luka Magnotta in prison, has been denied parole for murdering a fellow inmate. Read the full details of the parole board's decision.
Drugs smuggled into Ohio prison via 'Hillbilly Elegy' book
Authorities discovered drugs soaked into pages of JD Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy' during Ohio prison smuggling operation. Learn how inmates bypassed security measures.
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