Prisoners
Son of Casey White's Alleged Murder Victim 'Scared' What He Might Do Next
"Anyone who crosses his path is a huge amount of danger," Austin Williams said in an interview. "There's no limit to what he might do."
Vicky White and Casey White's 'Special Relationship' Confirmed by Inmates
On Monday, Vicky White was charged with permitting or facilitating escape in the first degree.
Vicky White's Mom Never Heard of Casey White, Despite Sharing a Home
"You know, I never heard of him, never seen his picture, nothing," Pat Davis said about the escaped inmate her daughter is accused of aiding.
Trevor Reed's Mom Reacts to Finding Out Her Son Has Been Released by Russia
Russia and the U.S. carried out a prisoner exchange, trading the Marine veteran for a Russian pilot who was serving a lengthy prison sentence in Connecticut.
Execution by Heart Removal in China Occurred for Decades, Study Claims
"This abhorrent conduct is a grievous violation of medical ethics, human rights and basic human dignity," said Arthur Caplan from New York University's Grossman School of Medicine.
Parents of Trevor Reed, American Jailed in Russia, Fear for His Life
Trevor Reed was jailed for nine years in Russia. His parents have told Newsweek the war in Ukraine has made lobbying for his release much harder.
Iran, U.S. Negotiating Potential Prisoner Swap in Tandem With Nuclear Deal
"These negotiations have progressed significantly and we are waiting for them to be summed up," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said.
Ukraine Releases Prisoners With 'Combat Experience' To Help Fight Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the decision was vital "in terms of our protection" amid the ongoing attacks from Russia.
Pramila Jayapal Says Disaster Workers Need Better Federal Protection
The Washington representative told Newsweek that her Climate Resilience Workforce Act can create jobs and protect disaster workers.
DOJ to Transfer Thousands of Inmates From Prisons as Part of First Step Act
The First Step Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump to reduce some prison sentences and get prisoners involved in programs that reduce recidivism.
California Judge Halts Plan to Speed Release of Repeat Offenders
A judge put a temporary restraining order on a plan to increase second-strike inmates' daily good conduct credits from half to two-thirds off their sentences.
Group Gives Christmas Cheer to Incarcerated Parents, Their Kids With Gifts
The Angel Tree program of the Prison Fellowship nonprofit aims to connect separated families during the Christmas season.
Federal Prisoners Released To Home Confinement Could Get to Stay Longer
Attorney General Merrick Garland said that prisoners "who have made rehabilitative progress and complied with the conditions of home confinement" would not be "unnecessarily returned to prison."
Warren Nutter, Initially Sentenced to Hang, Dead After 65 Years in Jail
Iowa's longest-serving inmate died of natural causes 65 years after being convicted of murdering a police officer at age 18.
Alabama Granting Parole Less Than Half as Often for Black Prisoners
For the fiscal year that ended on September 30, 9 percent of Black inmates were granted parole while 23 percent of white inmates were approved.
Trump Administration Denied Offer to Swap Americans for Maduro Ally: Report
Businessman Alex Saab, whom prosecutors accuse of aiding corruption in Maduro's inner circle, was extradited to Miami this month.
Hochul, de Blasio to Move More Than 200 Prisoners out of Rikers Island
The number covers "nearly all" of the women and trans prisoners who are currently incarcerated at Rikers, Hochul's office said.
Most of the 39 Guantanamo Bay Prisoners Haven't Been Charged With A Crime
"We are considering all available avenues to responsibly transfer detainees and, of course, close Guantanamo Bay," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
Dozens of Texans Died of COVID-19 in Prison Despite Being Granted Parole
The new report confirmed the concerns raised by prison rights advocates last year, who unsuccessfully pleaded with state officials to quickly release thousands of parole grantees as COVID-19 ravaged the nation's prison system.
Woman Twerks for Chicago Prisoners from Across the Street in Viral Video
The video shows a woman twerking and dancing, while inmates flash their cell lights at her in response.
Wisconsin GOP Say Biden 'Sending Stimulus Checks to Imprisoned Murderers'
Biden's "irresponsible stimulus package which sends stimulus checks to imprisoned murderers, rapists, and child molesters," one Wisconsin GOP lawmaker said Monday.
Iran Offers Prisoner Exchange As U.S. Warns Nuclear Patience May Run Out
Iran has long offered a full prisoner exchange as a step towards a diplomatic thaw, and potential revival of the JCPOA nuclear deal.
New Jersey Officers Charged After Inmates Allege Assault, Severe Beatings
Inmates at the state's only women's prison were allegedly taken out of their cells and beaten by guards last month.
Pressley Says Inmates Should Be Among Those 'Prioritized' for COVID Vaccine
"I'm going to continue to fight for our most vulnerable communities," the progressive lawmaker said.
Inmate Firefighter Injured Battling Multiple California Wildfires Faces ICE
Two days before his release date, the inmate fire crew member, who suffered a "traumatic neck injury" while fighting fires, was told he would taken to a detention center.
New California Bill Allows Former Inmates to Become Firefighters
Around 3,700 inmates are reported to be working at conservation camps under the California Conservation Camp program.
Cal Fire Couldn't Hire Inmates to Fight Fires As Applications Had Closed
Around 2,200 of the inmates currently working at fire camps are "fire line-qualified," according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
West Virginia Gov. Requests Halt to Prisoner Transfers Amid Coronavirus
"While I surely understand the need to transfer prisoners from time to time, now—in the midst of this pandemic—seems unwise and unnecessary," Governor Justice wrote Friday.
Governor Andy Beshear to Restore Voting Rights of Felons in Kentucky
Andy Beshear has declared that he will restore the voting rights of thousands of felons when he signs an executive order on Thursday.
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.