All articles tagged with #prison attack
Originally Published 2 months ago — by International Business Times UK
50 Cent questions the authenticity of Diddy's prison knife attack story, suggesting it may be a tactic to gain sympathy and a presidential pardon, amid ongoing controversy and speculation about Trump's potential clemency for Diddy.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
Ian Watkins, the former lead singer of Lostprophets and a convicted sex offender, was murdered in a UK prison, leading to the arrest of two suspects, Rashid Gedel and Samuel Dodsworth. Watkins was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offenses, and his death has sparked a murder investigation.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Variety
Ian Watkins, the former lead singer of Lostprophets, died at age 48 after being attacked with a knife by another inmate in HMP Wakefield, where he was serving a 29-year sentence for serious sexual offenses. The incident is under investigation, and Watkins had previously been assaulted in August 2023.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NME
Ian Watkins, the convicted paedophile and former Lostprophets singer, was killed in a prison attack at Wakefield Prison, where he was serving a 29-year sentence for multiple sex offences. He was attacked by a fellow inmate and died from his injuries, amid a history of violence and grooming allegations while incarcerated.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
Ian Watkins, the former Lostprophets singer convicted of child sex offences, has died in prison after being attacked with a knife by another inmate at HMP Wakefield. He was serving a 29-year sentence for serious crimes including attempted rape of a baby, and his death is under investigation.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Ian Watkins, the former lead singer of Lostprophets, died at age 48 following an attack in prison where he was serving a 29-year sentence for serious sexual offenses. The incident is under investigation, and Watkins had previously been assaulted in prison. His criminal history includes heinous crimes against children, and he was a prominent figure in the band known for hits like 'Last Train Home.'
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Reuters
Somali government forces are engaged in a firefight with al Shabaab militants who stormed a high-security underground prison in Mogadishu, with the group claiming responsibility for the attack involving a car bomb and armed assault, resulting in casualties among soldiers.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Kyiv Independent
A Russian air strike on a Ukrainian prison in Zaporizhzhia killed 17 inmates and injured 42, with Ukraine condemning the attack as a war crime and a violation of international law amid ongoing conflict and investigations into Russian war crimes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bakersfield Now
Paul Flores, convicted of the murder of college student Kristin Smart, was stabbed at a California prison for the second time in a year. The attack, which took place in the recreation yard at Pleasant Valley State Prison, is being investigated as an attempted homicide. Flores, who was injured in the stabbing, was transported to a medical facility and later returned to the prison in fair condition. The inmate suspected in the assault has been placed in restricted housing, and two suspected inmate-manufactured weapons were recovered. Flores is serving a 25 years to life sentence for the murder of Smart, who disappeared in 1996.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Paul Flores, convicted of killing college student Kristin Smart, was stabbed at a California prison for the second time since his 2023 sentencing. The attack, believed to be an attempted homicide, occurred in the recreation yard and ended with Flores being taken to a medical facility in fair condition. This marks the second stabbing of Flores in the prison, with the inmate responsible placed in restricted housing. Flores was convicted in 2022 for the 1996 murder of Smart, who was declared legally dead in 2002, and her body has never been found.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Paul Flores, convicted of killing college student Kristin Smart, was stabbed in a California prison for the second time in a year. The attack, considered an attempted homicide, occurred in the recreation yard at Pleasant Valley State Prison. Flores was rushed to an outside health facility for medical care and is now in stable condition. He is serving a 25-years-to-life sentence for Smart's murder, a case that remained unsolved for decades until a 2020 true-crime podcast led to his arrest in 2021.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
Paul Flores, convicted of killing Kristin Smart, was attacked in prison for the second time, this time being stabbed in a recreation yard at Pleasant Valley State Prison. The assault is being investigated as an attempted homicide, and Flores was transported to an outside medical facility but has since returned to prison in fair condition. The attacker has not been identified, and Flores was previously attacked in 2023. He is serving a 25 years to life sentence for Smart's murder and is eligible for parole in 2037.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sacramento
Paul Flores, convicted of the 1996 killing of college student Kristin Smart, was stabbed by another inmate at a California prison, marking the second attack on him in nine months. The incident occurred in the recreation yard of Pleasant Valley State Prison, and Flores was taken to a medical facility outside the prison for treatment. He has since been returned to the prison and is in fair condition. The inmate who attacked Flores has been placed in restrictive housing, and two suspected inmate-manufactured weapons were recovered.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KSBY News
Paul Flores, convicted of Kristin Smart's murder, was attacked for the second time at Pleasant Valley State Prison, with prison staff witnessing an inmate stabbing him in the recreation yard. Flores was treated for his injuries and is in fair condition. The attacker's name has not been released, and an investigation is ongoing. This incident comes after Flores was previously slashed in the neck by another inmate in August.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
A K-9 named Rivan, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois, died after being "violently and repeatedly stabbed and kicked" by inmates affiliated with the MS-13 gang while protecting a correctional officer responding to a violent attack at the Sussex I State Prison in Virginia. The officer, Kharmishia Phillip Fields, was unharmed due to her training and Rivan's courageous actions. The inmates involved were verified members of MS-13 and were in the U.S. illegally. The Virginia Department of Corrections intends to seek prosecution of the inmates to the fullest extent of the law, and a memorial service is being planned for Rivan.