Prison
Pastor Tony Spell to Hold Service Day of Prison Release; Accused of Assault
"I am not guilty of defying any orders," Spell said Tuesday. "The only thing I am guilty of is practicing my faith which was given to me by Jesus Christ himself."
One Fourth of Coronavirus Cases in Ohio Are In Prison
Reports indicate that more than 2,900 of Ohio's 11,602 coronavirus cases have been identified among inmates and staff at state and federal correctional facilities.
California Sees First Inmate Death Days After Judge Rejects Releases
At least 115 inmates in California have been infected with COVID-19.
Roger Stone Says Going to Jail Would Be 'Essentially a Death Sentence'
Stone is expected to report to prison to serve his term within two weeks, despite his "underlying health problems."
Roger Stone's Motion for New Trial Denied, Must Report to Prison in 14 Days
Stone, who is currently on bond, was convicted in 2019 of obstructing a Congression investigation.
Chicago Inmate Chokes Guard and Steals Keys, Freeing Other Prisoners
The attack took place at the Cook County Jail in Chicago when a guard delivering breakfast let a detainee out to get a glass of water.
Violent Inmate Released Due to Coronavirus Tries to Rob Bank
James Little, 40, was released from Rikers Island in New York after being incarcerated for strangulation earlier in the month.
More Than 100 Prisoners Riot Over Coronavirus Outbreak
More than 100 inmates at a facility in Washington state created a disturbance over an outbreak of Covid-19 in a low-security wing of the prison. Prisoners began to demonstrate in the recreation yard at Monroe Correctional Complex on April 8, setting off fire extinguishers.
More Than 700 People Have Tested Positive For Coronavirus on Rikers Island
The city and state correctional programs have taken some proactive measures to reduce the risk of transmission, such as by limiting or suspending visitations.
Ellen DeGeneres Slammed By Twitter for Comparing Her Quarantine to Jail
"It's mostly because I've been wearing the same clothes for 10 days and everyone here is gay," the talk-show host joked during a recent segment.
R. Kelly Judge Says No To Prison Release Despite COVID-19 Fears
The judge rejected Kelly's request to be released citing that he is not at high risk, nor has he demonstrated that he is not a flight risk.
Prison Director Bans Officers From Wearing Protective Masks During COVID-19
"Because of the nature of prisons (no social distancing whatsoever!), once the coronavirus enters the prison system, it will spread quickly, infecting inmates and staff throughout the state," an email read.
ACLU Sues D.C. Department of Corrections Over Coronavirus Outbreak in Jail
The ACLU sued the D.C. Department of Corrections Monday for alleged "flagrant disregard of basic public health measures to limit the spread and severity of a COVID-19 outbreak inside the D.C. Jail."
Where Is R. Kelly Now? The Singer Should Be In Prison
He is apparently categorized as a "high-risk" case.
First Rikers Island Prisoner Confirmed With Coronavirus, 8 More Symptomatic
"Eight have been identified with symptoms and have been moved also to isolation within the communicable disease unit," New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Pennsylvania Death Row Inmate Shows Symptoms of Coronavirus, Attorneys Say
Walter Ogrod, 55, has spent almost 28 years behind bars for the murder of a four-year-old girl, but the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office recently filed a request for his release after determining he is "likely innocent."
Brazilian Prisoners Escape Day After Releases Cancelled Over Coronavirus
Up to 1,000 prisoners in Brazil escaped Monday after learning that their planned temporary Easter release had been cancelled over fears of spreading COVID-19 coronavirus.
New York Prison Inmates to Make Hand Sanitizer Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
New York has now surpassed Washington state in having the most cases nationwide.
Prisoners in Coronavirus-Stricken Italy Riot After Ban on Visitors
Francesco Basentini, head of Italy's prison administration, confirmed in a TV interview that three prisoners died inside a jail during the riot.
'Humans of New York' Series About Cheryl and Bobby Love Captivates Interne
Humans of New York captured fans on Instagram and Facebook with a love story filled with drama, twists and turns in an 11-part series.
Deputies Confiscate Gallons of Homemade Alcohol From Inmates
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office said the "illegally made jail house alcohol" had been found during a search at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, California.
Escaped Prisoner Sends Card to Prison Directors, 'Greetings From Thailand'
After escaping from Belgium's Turnhout Prison in December, former inmate Oualid Sekkaki taunted the facility's directors by sending them a postcard gloating about his successful getaway.
R. Kelly Girlfriend Joycelyn Savage Released From Jail After Video Fight
Savage, one of the singer's live-in girlfriends, is expected in court next month after being charged with misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm.
Freed Russian Agent Maria Butina Says She Will Work For Human Rights Agency
Butina's years-long efforts included attempts to infiltrate the National Rifle Association (NRA) and ingratiate herself with influential conservatives.
Tekashi 69 Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison, But Could Be Freed in 2020
Despite his "game-changing" cooperation with prosecutors, U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer deemed the rapper's activities with the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods "too violent" to release him immediately after sentencing.
Complete Timeline of Tekashi 6ix9ine's Legal Troubles
Tekashi 6ix9ine was first arrested on racketeering charges in November 2018, but his legal woes started long before that.
Couple Used Potato Cannon to Launch Drugs Into Prison: Police
Saskatchewan police apprehended a man and a woman near the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre on suspicion of using a potato cannon to send contraband over the fence.
Prison Officials Find Inmates Throwing a 'Pool Party' Drunk on Homebrew
The inmates were found drunk on booze and enjoying a bathe after a session in the engineering workshop refurbishing old waste skips.
Judge Warned London Bridge Attacker Should Not Be Freed from Prison
Usman Khan, who was shot dead Friday after launching the London Bridge attack, was one of nine men who were convicted back in 2012 of plotting to attack the London Stock Exchange.
US Can't Condemn Prison Camps Because it's Locking up Migrants: China Media
More than 1 million people are believed to be detained in "re-education" camps in the restive western Chinese province of Xinjiang.