All articles tagged with #prisoner
Bassem Khandaqji, a Palestinian who was imprisoned for planning a 2004 bombing, was released in 2025 as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal and has since become an award-winning novelist, writing about Palestinian and Israeli perspectives and advocating for a shared future.
The article discusses the ongoing issue of an Israeli prisoner that Israel refuses to free, highlighting the complexities and diplomatic tensions involved.
Mahmoud Abu Quidar, an Israeli inmate who was imprisoned for plotting a terrorist attack, rose to become a Hamas prison spokesperson, describing Israeli security facilities as ideological training grounds for Hamas and indicating that Hamas leaders had plans to confront Israel. The article also mentions tensions in Israeli prisons, including a planned hunger strike by Hamas-affiliated inmates in August 2023.
Henry Ruggs, a former NFL player for the Raiders, expressed a desire to return to the league after serving time for a DUI-related crash that resulted in a death. He is currently in transitional housing and eligible for parole in 2026, and he hopes to rejoin the Raiders, though his future in the NFL remains uncertain due to potential suspensions.
An American man, Travis Timmerman, was found near Damascus after being freed from a Syrian prison as rebels took over the country. Timmerman, who had been detained for seven months, was released following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. He described his release as non-violent and is now trying to reach Jordan. Despite the notorious conditions of Assad's prisons, Timmerman reported being treated relatively well and had contact with his family during his detention.
A Russian court has confirmed the capture of James Scott Rhys Anderson, a 22-year-old British man accused of fighting for Ukraine, in Russia's Kursk region. Anderson, who previously served in the British Army, is facing charges of committing a terrorist act and being a mercenary, which could lead to a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. His capture marks the first instance of a foreign fighter being detained on Russian territory. The UK government has pledged to support Anderson, while his family fears for his safety.
A British man, James Scott Rhys Anderson, has been captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine. Anderson, a former British Army private, joined Ukraine's International Legion after losing his job. He was reportedly taken prisoner in the Kursk area, which Ukraine had partially controlled since a surprise offensive in August. The UK Foreign Office is supporting his family, and his father expressed fears for his son's safety, citing concerns about potential torture. Anderson's capture was confirmed through a video shared on Telegram.
An escaped inmate and his suspected accomplice, both members of the Aryan Knights, a white supremacist prison gang, were captured in Idaho after a 36-hour manhunt following an ambush during a medical transport. Authorities believe the pair killed two men before being recaptured. The inmates had shared a housing unit and "common acquaintances" in prison. The Aryan Knights gang has a history of violence and criminal activities, and the escape has prompted a review of prison policies and practices.
Tiffany Scott, a transgender prisoner previously known as Andrew Burns, has died in HMP Grampian while serving an indefinite sentence under an order for lifelong restriction (OLR). Scott's request to transfer to a women's prison was blocked, and the 32-year-old had a history of violent incidents in prison, including attacking a nurse and exhibiting aggressive behavior. The Scottish Prison Service has reported the death to the authorities, and fatal accident inquiries will be held in due course.
Philadelphia police are searching for Alleem Bordan, a handcuffed prisoner who escaped from a hospital while being discharged. Bordan, who was in custody for car theft, outran officers and remains at large. The escape prompted a lockdown at nearby schools. Bordan has a history of prior arrests, including aggravated assault and weapons charges. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.
A Type 1 diabetic prisoner in Idaho has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Centurion Health, the medical provider for the Idaho Department of Correction, alleging mishandling of his diabetes and refusal to provide him with an insulin pump and glucometer. The lawsuit claims that the prisoner's blood glucose levels have been poorly controlled for nearly three years, resulting in frequent disruptions to his schedule and symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis. The lawsuit also highlights previous instances of inadequate medical care, including delayed treatment for a broken ankle. The Idaho Department of Correction and Centurion Health have not yet responded to the allegations.
A prisoner, Christopher Lee Pray, escaped from the Oregon State Hospital while fully shackled and was later found stuck in deep mud near a pond. He was rescued and arrested after giving a fake name at a hospital. Pray had been facing charges including attempted murder and robbery. Authorities are investigating how he managed to escape despite being heavily restrained.
American prisoner in Russia, Paul Whelan, remains positive and confident that the US government is working to secure his release, despite concerns that he could be left behind. Wagner forces, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, will leave the front lines in eastern Ukraine on May 25 after capturing all the territories they promised to capture. Ukrainian women are breaking gender norms by taking on dangerous jobs during the fight against Russia. Ukrainian army commander, Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, visited troops on the front line near Bakhmut, where Ukraine claims to still hold a small area in the western part of the city. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and said that now is a critical moment to secure peace for his country.
Michigan prisoner Christopher Bibbs Jr. was mistakenly released from a county jail in Ohio, where he was needed for court proceedings. Bibbs is serving a 4-to-10-year prison sentence for carjacking out of Wayne County. The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking the public's help in locating him and warns citizens not to approach him if seen.
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed a 58-year-old man and wounded five others, while Palestinian militants launched rockets at Israeli territory. The violence comes after the death of Khader Adnan, a Palestinian detainee who died in Israeli custody after an 87-day hunger strike. Protests erupted in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip, blaming Israel for his death. The spike in violence comes at a time of heightened tensions in the occupied West Bank under Israel’s most right-wing government in history.