All articles tagged with #prison
Gangs attacked a regional prison in Puerto Vallarta, firing on guards and ramming the gates, allowing at least 23 inmates to escape as authorities deploy troops in a crackdown following the death of cartel leader El Mencho; police warn more criminals could be on the loose.
Izabel Rose, a Londoner addicted to ketamine, travelled to Japan hoping a month abroad would help her quit, but she attempted to have more ketamine shipped to Osaka. Customs intercepted the package, she was arrested and spent five months in the Osaka Detention Centre, including a month of total communication ban and a strict regime in solitary-like conditions. The experience became a turning point in her recovery, which she documents on TikTok to break stigma and support others, while acknowledging addiction can affect anyone. The UK ACMD has advised ketamine remain a Class B drug, arguing that reclassification alone won’t reduce harm.
A prisoner linked to Palestine Action (Heba Muraisi) on day 71 of a hunger strike at HMP New Hall tells a friend she’s dying as she appears severely frail and faces potential heart risks. Other hunger strikers also show serious health concerns while supporters push for a fair trial, immediate bail, deproscription of Palestine Action, and the closure of UK sites linked to Elbit Systems. A solidarity statement from well-known authors is noted, and the Ministry of Justice says cases are being managed with access to healthcare and that meetings with officials were offered.
A riot during visiting hours at the Washington State Prison in Washington County, Georgia, left three inmates dead and about a dozen injured, with authorities saying the facility is under control and multiple agencies are investigating.
Three inmates were killed and 12 inmates were injured, with a guard also wounded, after several major fights during visiting hours at Washington State Prison in Davisboro, Georgia; staff regained control and all inmates were accounted for.
Ekrem İmamoğlu, Turkey's main opposition challenger to Erdoğan, remains defiant from prison, claiming he is the legitimate candidate and criticizing the political motives behind his detention, which he believes aims to eliminate his candidacy and weaken opposition support ahead of the 2028 elections. Despite legal and institutional hurdles, he continues campaigning online and maintains support from a broad segment of Turkish society, emphasizing the importance of justice and democratic principles.
Georgiy Nikulin was released from a Russian prison after serving his sentence, while his wife Yelena remains incarcerated and is scheduled for release in August 2026. Georgiy, a Jehovah's Witness, was imprisoned for his faith, and he expressed pride and confidence in his beliefs during his court appearance. His family remains hopeful and steadfast in their faith during this challenging time.
Yulia Lemeshchenko, a Ukrainian weightlifting champion, was sentenced to 19 years in a Russian prison for allegedly plotting sabotage and assassinations on behalf of Ukraine, with her supporters questioning the evidence amid concerns over Russian treatment of detainees.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was released from hospital after hernia surgery and returned to his prison cell, where he is serving a 27-year sentence for attempting to overthrow Brazil's democracy and other charges. His release was approved by the Supreme Court, but house arrest was denied. Bolsonaro remains a significant political figure, with his son recently announcing a presidential bid.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was released from a hospital in Brasilia after double hernia surgery and returned to his prison cell at the federal police headquarters, where he is serving a 27-year sentence for leading an attempted coup and other charges. His release was approved by Brazil’s Supreme Court, but he was denied house arrest. Bolsonaro remains a controversial figure, recently appointing his son as his party’s presidential candidate for the upcoming election.
Brothers Aleksey Dmitriyev and Yuriy Sergeyechev were convicted in Adygeya; Aleksey received a four-year prison sentence, while Yuriy received a suspended sentence. The article emphasizes faith and divine support during trials.
In Ukraine, two Jehovah's Witness brothers, Mykhailo Liubchenko and Roman Kvik, were imprisoned in late 2025 for refusing military service, bringing the total to 11. Another brother, Andrii Khomenko, was also sentenced to three years, despite legal dissent highlighting the unnecessity of prosecuting conscientious objectors. Many others face potential prosecution and abuse, with the community praying for their strength and loyalty to their faith.
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro, currently imprisoned, has undergone two medical procedures in three days to treat persistent hiccups, including a phrenic nerve block, with his condition stable and expected to recover soon.
Joseph Schwartz, a nursing home owner pardoned by President Trump, has reported to Arkansas prison to serve his state sentence for tax evasion and Medicaid fraud after a judge rejected his request for a delay, despite his concerns over dietary restrictions.
A chef named Devonte Leshawn Davis was sentenced to over 20 years in prison for possessing and attempting to distribute fentanyl, with most of the sentence suspended, and has a history of criminal activity including attempted robbery and felony credit card theft.