Prison
Security gaps in Syrian camps and prisons raise risk of ISIS reemergence
A senior Syrian security source familiar with intelligence reports said: “There are indications that some ISIS detainees managed to escape from certain prisons during the past months.”
Former IDF intel. officer sentenced to prison term in Greek spying case
Appeal court clears Jimmy Lai in fraud case but 20-year term remains
Japan calls for immediate release of national detained in Iran, NHK employee reportedly held
Main suspect in British toddler Madeleine McCann's disappearance set to be released
German prosecutors first named Christian Brueckner a suspect in 2020, when he was already serving another sentence.
‘I’ll stand at prison gates’: MKs push to block Red Cross visits to Israeli prisons
MKs oppose Red Cross visits to Palestinian prisoners, citing security concerns and lack of action on hostages held by Hamas. Calls for reciprocity persist.
IDF rebuts 'Guardian' report arguing Israeli prisons mainly hold non-combatants
“The article is based on numerous inaccuracies, and the claims made in the article reflect a misunderstanding of the detention procedures in Israel,” Shoshani stated.
After damage from Israeli strikes, Iran returns inmates to infamous Evin Prison
Iran moves 600 prisoners back into damaged Evin Prison, still partly destroyed after Israel’s strike, fueling anger over dire conditions.
Erik Menendez denied parole after 35 years in prison for parents' murder
The decision by California parole commissioners was announced after a 10-hour hearing in which Erik Menendez appeared via video from a San Diego prison.
51-year-old Scot caught stealing artifacts from Pompeii
The man could face a summons for trial, with a possible sentence of up to six years in prison and a maximum fine of €1,500.
New on Rikers Island: a Jewish prayerbook designed with incarcerated congregants in mind
The one-of-a-kind siddur features bright colors, bold text and an amalgam of Hebrew, English, Russian and Ladino prayers, as well as meditations on healing and recovery and poems.
Former haredi school principal Malka Leifer allegedly abused 'much younger' prison inmate - report
Malka Leifer was principal of Melbourne's Addas Israel, and was jailed for 15 years for repeated sexual abuse of children in her care.
Nukhba terrorists must face death penalty or 'rot in prison,' Ben-Gvir says during prison visit
Ben-Gvir said his preference would be to issue a death penalty for the Nukhba terrorists, releasing them would send a message that "Jewish blood is cheap," and incentivize further attacks.
Inmate escapes French prison by hiding in cellmate's bag
According to the prison administration, he "took advantage of the liberation of his fellow inmate to hide himself in his luggage and get out."
