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Sycamore Gap Vandalism Spurs Debate on Prison Overcrowding and Sentencing Reform
Two people damaged the Sycamore Gap tree, sparking public anger and raising questions about sentencing and prison overcrowding; the government is reviewing sentencing practices to address the issue, potentially releasing inmates early for good behavior, a move inspired by Texas's successful reform.
Sycamore Gap Vandalism Spurs Debate on Prison Overcrowding and Sentencing Reform
Two people damaged the Sycamore Gap tree, sparking public anger and raising questions about sentencing and prison overcrowding; the government is reviewing sentencing practices to address the issue, potentially releasing inmates early for good behavior, a move inspired by Texas's successful reform.
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36% Bias Score
Menendez Brothers' Life Sentences Commuted; Parole Hearing Imminent
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge commuted the life sentences of Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents, to 50 years with the possibility of parole, triggering a parole hearing and further review by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Menendez Brothers' Life Sentences Commuted; Parole Hearing Imminent
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge commuted the life sentences of Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents, to 50 years with the possibility of parole, triggering a parole hearing and further review by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
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44% Bias Score
Federal Judge Seizes Control of Rikers Island Amidst Unconstitutional Conditions
A federal judge in New York has seized control of Rikers Island jail complex due to persistent unconstitutional conditions and the city's failure to implement court-mandated reforms, appointing an independent officer to manage the system and enforce compliance.
Federal Judge Seizes Control of Rikers Island Amidst Unconstitutional Conditions
A federal judge in New York has seized control of Rikers Island jail complex due to persistent unconstitutional conditions and the city's failure to implement court-mandated reforms, appointing an independent officer to manage the system and enforce compliance.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Orders Alcatraz Reopening, FBI Agent Suggests San Clemente Island Alternative
President Trump ordered federal agencies to create plans to reopen and expand Alcatraz as a prison for the country's most violent criminals; however, a former FBI agent suggested San Clemente Island as a better alternative due to its isolation.
Trump Orders Alcatraz Reopening, FBI Agent Suggests San Clemente Island Alternative
President Trump ordered federal agencies to create plans to reopen and expand Alcatraz as a prison for the country's most violent criminals; however, a former FBI agent suggested San Clemente Island as a better alternative due to its isolation.
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40% Bias Score
Wrongful Conviction, Exploitation, and Death of Stacey Hyde
Stacey Hyde, wrongly jailed for murder at 17, died of bulimia at 32 after facing exploitation and abuse following her release from prison, highlighting the need for better support for those leaving jail.
Wrongful Conviction, Exploitation, and Death of Stacey Hyde
Stacey Hyde, wrongly jailed for murder at 17, died of bulimia at 32 after facing exploitation and abuse following her release from prison, highlighting the need for better support for those leaving jail.
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40% Bias Score
UK Bill Risks Increased Imprisonment of Pregnant Women
Shabana Mahmood's emergency bill to prevent new sentencing guidelines, which considered factors such as pregnancy and ethnicity in pre-sentence reports, risks increasing imprisonment of pregnant women and exacerbating existing inequalities in the justice system, according to 20 charities.
UK Bill Risks Increased Imprisonment of Pregnant Women
Shabana Mahmood's emergency bill to prevent new sentencing guidelines, which considered factors such as pregnancy and ethnicity in pre-sentence reports, risks increasing imprisonment of pregnant women and exacerbating existing inequalities in the justice system, according to 20 charities.
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64% Bias Score
Early-Released Prisoner Sentenced to Life for Murder
Owen Blades, released from prison two days prior, murdered 69-year-old John Connolly by stabbing him at least 18 times with a knife he bought the day after his release; Connolly's body was found five days later, after Blades was already in custody for another stabbing.
Early-Released Prisoner Sentenced to Life for Murder
Owen Blades, released from prison two days prior, murdered 69-year-old John Connolly by stabbing him at least 18 times with a knife he bought the day after his release; Connolly's body was found five days later, after Blades was already in custody for another stabbing.
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24% Bias Score
UK Proposes Overseas "Return Hubs" for Failed Asylum Seekers
The UK government announced plans to establish overseas "return hubs" for processing failed asylum seekers, similar to the abandoned Rwanda plan, prompting criticism from opposition parties and human rights groups over potential legal and ethical concerns.
UK Proposes Overseas "Return Hubs" for Failed Asylum Seekers
The UK government announced plans to establish overseas "return hubs" for processing failed asylum seekers, similar to the abandoned Rwanda plan, prompting criticism from opposition parties and human rights groups over potential legal and ethical concerns.
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60% Bias Score
UK Prisons Minister Considers "Supermax" Jails After Staff Attacks
Following alleged attacks on prison staff at HMP Belmarsh and HMP Preston, including incidents involving boiling water and improvised weapons, UK Prisons Minister James Timpson is considering building US-style "supermax" prisons to house the most dangerous offenders, citing high rates of violence an...
UK Prisons Minister Considers "Supermax" Jails After Staff Attacks
Following alleged attacks on prison staff at HMP Belmarsh and HMP Preston, including incidents involving boiling water and improvised weapons, UK Prisons Minister James Timpson is considering building US-style "supermax" prisons to house the most dangerous offenders, citing high rates of violence an...
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52% Bias Score
Sentencing Review to Scrap Short Prison Sentences for Women
A sentencing review is likely to recommend scrapping short sentences for some lower-level crimes, particularly affecting women, many of whom are mothers or victims of domestic abuse, with alternatives like intensive supervision courts proposed.
Sentencing Review to Scrap Short Prison Sentences for Women
A sentencing review is likely to recommend scrapping short sentences for some lower-level crimes, particularly affecting women, many of whom are mothers or victims of domestic abuse, with alternatives like intensive supervision courts proposed.
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48% Bias Score
France to Reintroduce Prison Fees to Cover Costs
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin proposed reinstating fees for prisoners to contribute to the 4 billion euro annual prison operating budget, supported by two bills in the National Assembly, aiming for a symbolic yet impactful contribution while excluding indigents and pre-trial detainees; the...
France to Reintroduce Prison Fees to Cover Costs
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin proposed reinstating fees for prisoners to contribute to the 4 billion euro annual prison operating budget, supported by two bills in the National Assembly, aiming for a symbolic yet impactful contribution while excluding indigents and pre-trial detainees; the...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Council Warns of Counterproductive Prison Measures
The Dutch Council for Criminal Justice and Youth Protection (RSJ) warns that increasingly strict measures for inmates at the high-security EBI prison in Vught, including limiting phone calls with family to once a week, may be counterproductive and increase risks for staff and society.
Dutch Council Warns of Counterproductive Prison Measures
The Dutch Council for Criminal Justice and Youth Protection (RSJ) warns that increasingly strict measures for inmates at the high-security EBI prison in Vught, including limiting phone calls with family to once a week, may be counterproductive and increase risks for staff and society.
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48% Bias Score
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