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Report Reveals Poor Conditions at Georgian Prison Holding British Teenager
An 18-year-old British teenager, Bella Culley, is held in Rustavi Prison Number 5 in Georgia, facing charges of importing narcotics. A recent report by the Georgian ombudsman revealed critical issues including inconsistent water supply, limited access to showers and exercise, and frequent inmate con...
Report Reveals Poor Conditions at Georgian Prison Holding British Teenager
An 18-year-old British teenager, Bella Culley, is held in Rustavi Prison Number 5 in Georgia, facing charges of importing narcotics. A recent report by the Georgian ombudsman revealed critical issues including inconsistent water supply, limited access to showers and exercise, and frequent inmate con...
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28% Bias Score
Dutch Marines Secure Sint Maarten Prison After Riot
On Sint Maarten, Dutch marines secured Point Blanche prison after a riot and fire caused by overcrowding and poor conditions; three inmates sustained minor injuries, while the situation was under control by 6 PM.
Dutch Marines Secure Sint Maarten Prison After Riot
On Sint Maarten, Dutch marines secured Point Blanche prison after a riot and fire caused by overcrowding and poor conditions; three inmates sustained minor injuries, while the situation was under control by 6 PM.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey to Discuss Prison Reform Amidst Hundreds of Prisoner Deaths
A meeting between Turkey's Justice Minister and a political delegation is expected today to discuss judicial amendments for PKK disarmament and address the dire conditions of ill prisoners and children in prisons, where 709 deaths were reported in the first 11 months of 2024.
Turkey to Discuss Prison Reform Amidst Hundreds of Prisoner Deaths
A meeting between Turkey's Justice Minister and a political delegation is expected today to discuss judicial amendments for PKK disarmament and address the dire conditions of ill prisoners and children in prisons, where 709 deaths were reported in the first 11 months of 2024.
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56% Bias Score
Bureau of Prisons Faces Leadership Crisis Amidst Severe Staffing Shortages
The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is currently without a director after the dismissal of Colette Peters and the retirement of Acting Director William Lathrop, leading to a critical staffing shortage of over 4,000 positions and causing a cascade of problems including high overtime costs and worsening priso...
Bureau of Prisons Faces Leadership Crisis Amidst Severe Staffing Shortages
The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is currently without a director after the dismissal of Colette Peters and the retirement of Acting Director William Lathrop, leading to a critical staffing shortage of over 4,000 positions and causing a cascade of problems including high overtime costs and worsening priso...
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52% Bias Score
Robinson's Solitary Confinement Prompts Human Rights Challenge
Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, is kept in solitary confinement at Woodhill prison due to credible death threats, prompting a legal challenge citing violations of his human rights and a decline in his mental health; a judge will deliver a verdict on Friday.
Robinson's Solitary Confinement Prompts Human Rights Challenge
Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, is kept in solitary confinement at Woodhill prison due to credible death threats, prompting a legal challenge citing violations of his human rights and a decline in his mental health; a judge will deliver a verdict on Friday.
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40% Bias Score
Brooklyn MDC Lockdown Following "Race Riot
A "race riot" at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) on February 22nd, involving over 40 inmates and resulting in injuries, led to a month-long lockdown impacting all inmates, including high-profile detainees Sean "Diddy" Combs and Luigi Mangione, who face restricted movement and limite...
Brooklyn MDC Lockdown Following "Race Riot
A "race riot" at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) on February 22nd, involving over 40 inmates and resulting in injuries, led to a month-long lockdown impacting all inmates, including high-profile detainees Sean "Diddy" Combs and Luigi Mangione, who face restricted movement and limite...
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52% Bias Score
Murcia Prison Ration Records Reveal Post-War Spain's Harsh Realities
Newly discovered documents from Murcia's "Cárcel Vieja" reveal daily prison rations from 1942-1971, showing stark differences between meager post-war meals and improved rations by the 1970s, highlighting the impact of political and economic changes on prisoner living conditions.
Murcia Prison Ration Records Reveal Post-War Spain's Harsh Realities
Newly discovered documents from Murcia's "Cárcel Vieja" reveal daily prison rations from 1942-1971, showing stark differences between meager post-war meals and improved rations by the 1970s, highlighting the impact of political and economic changes on prisoner living conditions.
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28% Bias Score
Greek Prison Mothers Penalized for Protesting Hazardous Conditions
Four mothers at the Eleona Women's Prison in Thebes, Greece, peacefully protested hazardous conditions—a broken sink, exposed wires, and damaged playground equipment—after repeated complaints were ignored; they received a 51-point disciplinary penalty.
Greek Prison Mothers Penalized for Protesting Hazardous Conditions
Four mothers at the Eleona Women's Prison in Thebes, Greece, peacefully protested hazardous conditions—a broken sink, exposed wires, and damaged playground equipment—after repeated complaints were ignored; they received a 51-point disciplinary penalty.
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56% Bias Score
Istanbul Official's Health Crisis Spurs Release Plea
Mahir Polat, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality deputy secretary-general, arrested on March 23, has been hospitalized multiple times for dangerously high blood pressure since his imprisonment in Silivri. His lawyer requests his release due to severe health risks.
Istanbul Official's Health Crisis Spurs Release Plea
Mahir Polat, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality deputy secretary-general, arrested on March 23, has been hospitalized multiple times for dangerously high blood pressure since his imprisonment in Silivri. His lawyer requests his release due to severe health risks.
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56% Bias Score
US Deports Venezuelans to El Salvador's Notorious Mega-Prison
The Trump administration deported over 200 Venezuelan men accused of gang affiliation to El Salvador's overcrowded and brutal Cecot prison, despite a court order blocking the move, raising serious human rights concerns and highlighting cooperation between authoritarian leaders.
US Deports Venezuelans to El Salvador's Notorious Mega-Prison
The Trump administration deported over 200 Venezuelan men accused of gang affiliation to El Salvador's overcrowded and brutal Cecot prison, despite a court order blocking the move, raising serious human rights concerns and highlighting cooperation between authoritarian leaders.
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52% Bias Score
2,000+ New York Prison Guards Fired After Illegal Strike
Over 2,000 New York prison guards were fired on Monday for participating in a weeks-long illegal strike that began February 17th, but enough returned to end the strike. A new agreement was reached, but the 85% return-to-work requirement was not met.
2,000+ New York Prison Guards Fired After Illegal Strike
Over 2,000 New York prison guards were fired on Monday for participating in a weeks-long illegal strike that began February 17th, but enough returned to end the strike. A new agreement was reached, but the 85% return-to-work requirement was not met.
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40% Bias Score
Italian Man Receives 25-Year Sentence in Egypt Amidst Torture Allegations
An Italian man, Luigi Giacomo Passeri, was sentenced to 25 years in prison in Egypt on drug trafficking charges; his family alleges torture and claims he possessed only small amounts of marijuana.
Italian Man Receives 25-Year Sentence in Egypt Amidst Torture Allegations
An Italian man, Luigi Giacomo Passeri, was sentenced to 25 years in prison in Egypt on drug trafficking charges; his family alleges torture and claims he possessed only small amounts of marijuana.
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56% Bias Score
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