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The death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has sparked a series of questions and accusations, including over how he died and, crucially, who, if anyone, is responsible. Several Western leaders, as well as Mr Navalny’s wife, have pointed the finger of blame firmly in the direction of the Kremlin, which has denied involvement. Here’s…
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Justice Bolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered that the five Port Harcourt-based men arraigned by the Federal Government on terrorism charges be remanded at Kuje Prison in Abuja. The suspects are to remain in prison custody till February 2 when their respective bail applications will be determined by the…
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Three inmates of Ijebu Ode Correctional Centre, Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State, have escaped from the facility. It was gathered that the inmates scaled the prison fence and bolted away. The inmates were identified as Hammed Adeboyejo, convicted for armed robbery and murder, Fatai Taiwo Akande, from Ijebu-Igbo, also convicted for murder,…
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A former Minneapolis police officer jailed over the murder of George Floyd is “expected to survive” after being stabbed by a fellow inmate, according to officials. Derek Chauvin was “seriously injured” during the attack in a prison in Arizona on Friday, according to a law enforcement source familiar with the incident. Prison officials said on Friday that…
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan met with his attorney in jail on Monday after a local court directed the prison administration to permit the meeting. Earlier on Monday, attorney Naeem Haider Panjhuta filed a petition with the Islamabad High Court asking it to order the jail administration to permit a legal team to consult…
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A UK court has ordered the confiscation of £101.5 million allegedly linked to James Ibori, former governor of Delta state. Delivering the judgement on Friday after “factual findings”, David Tomlinson, a judge at Southwark Crown Court, said Ibori should pay the sum immediately or face an eight-year jail sentence. Reacting through a statement posted on…
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As soon as one sets foot on the Isle of Portland, eyes are drawn to the stunning scenery and coastal beauty of the historically rich town on the English Channel. However, for many, it feels like a prison, as the 6 kilometers (4 miles) long by 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles) wide isle is the new…
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Kathleen Folbigg spent twenty years in prison being demonised for killing her four children, until a Spanish scientist helped to free her, and expose one of Australia’s biggest injustices. An Australian woman who spent 20 years in prison for killing her four children was pardoned and released on Monday following an inquest into her guilt.…
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American singer R. Kelly, who is serving a prison sentence for racketeering and sex trafficking, serenaded a fan over the phone recently. The “Ignition” hitmaker allegedly sang for the fan when phoned her dad at the same prison. A clip that has gone viral on social media shows the woman asking R Kelly to sing “Love Letter”…
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One of the most prudent things you should do for yourself in Nigeria today is keeping out of trouble. One of the worst things that can happen to a person is to be sent to jail in Nigeria. Jail in Nigeria is halfway house to hell. Maryam Sanda will probably never be executed, most Governor’s…
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New York state inmate No. 20B0584, once one of Hollywood’s most powerful figures, arrived at a maximum-security prison near Buffalo Wednesday. Harvey Weinstein, who turns 68 on Thursday, was sent from Rikers Island to the Wende Correctional Institute in Alden, NY, for evaluation, Bloomberg reports. Authorities say Weinstein, who is serving a 23-year sentence for rape and…
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A Boeremag terrorist with great bomb-making skills faced trials at a South African court following his alleged involvement in crime, including an attempt to overthrow the government. The accused person, however, expressed admiration and admitted loyalty to officials at Leeuwkop Prison, who he said, rehabilitated him from his previously “wicked soul.” The year is…
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A shrewd Chinese businessman who owns a retail outlet for selling VPN software has been sentenced to 9 months in prison. The recent court sentence angered most netizens who took to social media and expressed concerns that their government is making huge efforts to block access to some foreign websites, movies, books and chat apps…
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Nollywood actress Ibinabo Fibresima has been in the spotlight following a prolonged court case over her involvement in a car accident which unfortunately led to Suraj Giwa’s death. Fibresima, 44, was charged for manslaughter and reckless driving in 2009 – three years after Giwa’s death. On 16 March 2016, the PH-born star was handed a…
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Rocky Duchesne, a man who’s better known as “The Cooper County Pumpkin Rapist”, has escaped from the Algoa Correctional Center, media reports confirm. With his name registered on the National Sex Offender Public Registry, the 34-year-old man was serving a 6-year sentence on charges related to rapes and public nudity. His major offence was “committing sixty public sexual…
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A 41-year-old man named Rene Lopez has been given a 1,503-year prison sentence for repeatedly raping his teenage daughter in a period of four years. The unrepentant rapist received his jail term in Fresno Superior Court last week, reports confirm. Image: Rene Lopez Rene has therefore made history for serving the longest-known prison sentence, according to…
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