All articles tagged with #prison conditions
A riot at a prison in Machala, Ecuador, resulted in 4 inmate deaths and over 30 injuries, triggered by inmate reorganization for a new maximum-security facility. The incident follows a recent history of deadly prison violence linked to gang conflicts and highlights the ongoing issues of overcrowding and organized crime within Ecuador's prisons.
Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking, reports being 'much happier' after being transferred to a minimum-security prison in Texas, where she praises the conditions and staff, sparking controversy and questions about VIP treatment, especially following her interview with a Trump-associated attorney.
A pregnant British teenager, Bella Culley, is detained in Georgia on drug charges, with her conditions improving after transfer to a 'mother and baby' unit, amid concerns over prison conditions and her legal situation, including a plea bargain that could reduce her sentence to two years.
Greta Thunberg alleges she was subjected to abuse and torture in an Israeli prison, including neglect, physical injuries, and poor conditions, and criticizes the Swedish embassy for their inadequate response; she was eventually deported after five days.
Sean Diddy Combs's lawyers argue he has endured inhumane conditions in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center for over a year and request a sentence of no more than 14 months, citing violence, neglect, and poor living conditions, to influence his upcoming sentencing on October 3.
A group of Belarusian political prisoners, including journalists and activists, were released after years of brutal detention, revealing severe human rights abuses and harsh prison conditions, amid ongoing political repression and efforts to improve relations with the West.
Ghislaine Maxwell was transferred to a minimum-security prison camp in Bryan, Texas, sparking tension among inmates and raising questions about her treatment and the reasons for her move, which was described by her lawyer as a safer placement. The transfer, unusual for a sex crime convict with her sentence length, has attracted scrutiny from lawmakers and highlights the differences in prison conditions and programs available to her compared to her previous facility.
A British couple from East Sussex, detained in Iran since January and accused of espionage, are being held in Iran's worst prisons under harsh conditions, with concerns raised about their health and wellbeing, and their case possibly being used as political leverage by Iran.
Diddy's lawyer revealed that while in prison, the rapper has been suffering from sensory deprivation due to lack of outdoor access and has been apart from his children, despite his ongoing legal battles and efforts to secure bail. His sentencing is scheduled for October 3, and he remains hopeful about his future.
Bryan Kohberger, sentenced to multiple life sentences for the murders of four students, is housed in Idaho's maximum security prison in Kuna, which is designed to manage some of the most dangerous offenders with strict security measures and regimented routines.
Venezuelan migrants deported from the US to El Salvador describe severe human rights abuses and harsh conditions in a Salvadoran prison, but were recently released as part of a prisoner exchange deal between the US and Venezuela, allowing them to reunite with their families.
A Human Rights Watch report exposes abusive and inhumane conditions at three Florida immigrant detention centers, including overcrowding, cruel treatment, and denial of basic needs, with detainees describing severe mistreatment and neglect.
Bryan Kohberger, convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students, is set to serve his life sentence in Idaho Maximum Security Institution, one of America's harshest prisons known for violence, overcrowding, and poor conditions, alongside notorious criminals like Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow's children.
Kilmar Ábrego García, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, alleges he was tortured and mistreated in a notorious prison, leading to a lawsuit against the US government. Despite initial protections, he was deported and faced severe abuse, with ongoing legal battles over his detention and deportation status.
A federal judge denied R. Kelly's motion to be moved to home detention, citing lack of jurisdiction, amid serious allegations from his defense about prison misconduct and an alleged assassination attempt, while Kelly's legal team seeks a presidential pardon.