B.C. settles solitary confinement lawsuit for $60M
Inmates held in solitary confinement in B.C. jails from 2005 to 2025 can apply for compensation from a $60 million class-action settlement. Learn who is eligible and how to file a claim.
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Manslaughter charge in Windsor jail fentanyl death
Windsor police have laid manslaughter and drug trafficking charges after an inmate died from fentanyl at the South West Detention Centre. The case highlights ongoing issues within the facility.
Transgender Killer Loses Bid for Women's Prison Placement
Michelle Autumn, convicted of the brutal 2005 murder of a 13-year-old Edmonton girl, has lost a court challenge to remain in a women's prison following reports of threatening behavior. Read the full ruling details.
London Police Seek Suspect in Teen Sexual Assault
London Police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in the city's west end. The incident was reported on January 13, 2026.
Manslaughter charge laid after inmate overdose death
Windsor police have laid a manslaughter charge following a fatal overdose at the South West Detention Centre. Get the latest details on this developing case.
Inquest into inmate death at Saskatchewan Penitentiary
A coroner's inquest will investigate the death of a 28-year-old man in his cell at Saskatchewan Penitentiary. Get the latest details on the case and its implications for the justice system.
Inmates Build Instruments from Migrant Smuggler Boats for Concert
A Milan prison hosted a unique concert where inmates played instruments crafted from the timber of sunken migrant smuggling boats. Conductor Riccardo Muti led the Orchestra del Mare in this powerful event.
Nova Scotia prison locked down following inmate assault
Springhill Institution in Nova Scotia is under lockdown after a serious assault on an inmate. Get the latest details on the incident and ongoing response from authorities.
VR Headsets Provide Escape, Training in California Prisons
Virtual reality is being used as a rehabilitation tool inside California prisons, offering inmates immersive escapes and practical job training. See how this innovative program works.
N.S. Man, 69, Charged with Historic Sexual Offences
A 69-year-old man faces charges for alleged historic sexual offences in Yarmouth, N.S. RCMP continues its investigation. Read the latest details.
4 suspects sought in violent Scarborough mall assault
Toronto police are searching for four individuals after a violent fight on New Year's Day left two people assaulted outside a Scarborough shopping centre. Get the latest details.
Niagara couple charged in alleged sexual assaults over 3 years
A Niagara couple has been charged following an investigation into alleged sexual assaults spanning three years. Police announced the charges on January 7, 2026. Read the full details.
Female inmate dies in custody at Headingley facility
A female inmate has died while in custody at the Women's Correctional Centre in Headingley, Manitoba. Manitoba Justice confirmed the death on January 5, 2026.
Inmate escapes Edmonton healing centre, nationwide warrant issued
Edmonton police ask for public assistance to locate Shelby Crane, 33, who escaped custody on New Year's Day from the Stan Daniels Healing Centre. A Canada-wide warrant is active.
Arrest in Jasper New Year's sexual assault case
RCMP in Alberta have made an arrest related to a sexual assault reported in Jasper on New Year's Day. The investigation is ongoing as police seek further information.
EPS searches for inmate after escape from Stan Daniels Centre
Edmonton Police are seeking public help to locate Shelby Crane, 33, who escaped from the Stan Daniels Healing Centre on New Year's Day. Get the latest details.
Niagara police charge North Bay man with sexual crimes against minors
A 42-year-old man from North Bay faces multiple charges for alleged sexual offences involving minors. Niagara Regional Police detailed the investigation leading to the arrest.
Jasper police probe New Year's sexual assault
Jasper RCMP are investigating a sexual assault reported on New Year's Day. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
Inmate assaulted at B.C. federal prison, investigation underway
An inmate was seriously assaulted at Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal prison in Abbotsford, B.C. Correctional Service Canada is investigating the incident.
Ghislaine Maxwell's 'VIP' prison treatment sparks outrage
Ghislaine Maxwell faces fury from fellow inmates at a Texas prison over alleged special privileges, including extended phone time and a puppy. Read the full report.
Man charged in Sault Ste. Marie sexual assault case
Sault Ste. Marie police have laid charges against a man in connection with a sexual assault reported in June. Get the latest details on this developing story.
Man charged in June sexual assault in Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Ste. Marie police have laid charges against a man in connection with an alleged sexual assault reported in June 2025. Get the latest details on the investigation.
Man charged in Sault Ste. Marie sexual assault case
Sault Ste. Marie police have laid charges against a man for an alleged sexual assault that occurred in June 2025. The arrest follows a months-long investigation.
Toronto Dentist Charged with Sexual Assault During Treatment
A Toronto dentist faces a criminal charge following an alleged sexual assault of a patient during a dental procedure. Police are urging any other potential victims to come forward.
Police hunt two men after violent sex assault in Mississauga
Peel Regional Police are asking for the public's help to identify two men wanted for a violent sexual assault and robbery of a sex worker at a Mississauga hotel in November.
Police seek 2 suspects after assault at Mississauga hotel
Peel Regional Police are investigating a sexual assault and robbery at a Mississauga hotel. Authorities are searching for two suspects. Get the latest details on the ongoing investigation.
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.
Man accused of bus sexual assault in Richmond Hill
York police charge a 31-year-old man with sexually assaulting a passenger on a Richmond Hill bus. The accused was on probation for similar offences at the time.
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.
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.
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