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Trump Proposes Alcatraz Prison Reopening
President Trump announced plans to reopen Alcatraz Island prison in California to house "the most cruel and violent criminals"; the proposal faces criticism due to its high costs and Alcatraz's current status as a popular tourist attraction and national park.
Trump Proposes Alcatraz Prison Reopening
President Trump announced plans to reopen Alcatraz Island prison in California to house "the most cruel and violent criminals"; the proposal faces criticism due to its high costs and Alcatraz's current status as a popular tourist attraction and national park.
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52% Bias Score
UK Prison Officer Wins Tribunal Case Over Racist Abuse
A UK employment tribunal found that Nigerian-born Uzo Mbonu, a 53-year-old former prison officer at HMP Swaleside, was subjected to extreme racist abuse and harassment, resulting in constructive unfair dismissal; the tribunal cited the prison's inadequate response to his complaints and awarded him c...
UK Prison Officer Wins Tribunal Case Over Racist Abuse
A UK employment tribunal found that Nigerian-born Uzo Mbonu, a 53-year-old former prison officer at HMP Swaleside, was subjected to extreme racist abuse and harassment, resulting in constructive unfair dismissal; the tribunal cited the prison's inadequate response to his complaints and awarded him c...
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24% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Murder Committed to Secure Prison Housing
A 30-year-old German man was sentenced to life in prison for murdering a disabled homeless man in Frankfurt's Bahnhofsviertel on March 7, 2024, intentionally committing the act to obtain prison housing due to his own dire circumstances.
Life Sentence for Murder Committed to Secure Prison Housing
A 30-year-old German man was sentenced to life in prison for murdering a disabled homeless man in Frankfurt's Bahnhofsviertel on March 7, 2024, intentionally committing the act to obtain prison housing due to his own dire circumstances.
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52% Bias Score
Police to Continue Assisting at Büren Deportation Prison Amid Staff Shortages
Due to staff shortages, police officers will continue assisting at the NRW deportation prison in Büren until at least June 30th, as the Ministry of Refugees extends a request for mutual administrative assistance; this follows a recent increase in inmate numbers after the Solingen attack and is criti...
Police to Continue Assisting at Büren Deportation Prison Amid Staff Shortages
Due to staff shortages, police officers will continue assisting at the NRW deportation prison in Büren until at least June 30th, as the Ministry of Refugees extends a request for mutual administrative assistance; this follows a recent increase in inmate numbers after the Solingen attack and is criti...
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52% Bias Score
France Prioritizes Imprisonment for Short Sentences
The French Parliament adopted a bill on April 3, 2024, making imprisonment the default sentence for short prison terms, overturning the automatic application of alternatives like electronic bracelets for sentences under six months, reflecting a shift towards stricter justice and reversing aspects of...
France Prioritizes Imprisonment for Short Sentences
The French Parliament adopted a bill on April 3, 2024, making imprisonment the default sentence for short prison terms, overturning the automatic application of alternatives like electronic bracelets for sentences under six months, reflecting a shift towards stricter justice and reversing aspects of...
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56% Bias Score
Sam Bankman-Fried Transferred to Federal Transfer Center After FTX Fraud Conviction
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was transferred from a New York City detention center to a federal transfer center, currently serving a 25-year sentence for fraud and money laundering related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, and ordered to pay \$11 billion in forfeiture.
Sam Bankman-Fried Transferred to Federal Transfer Center After FTX Fraud Conviction
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was transferred from a New York City detention center to a federal transfer center, currently serving a 25-year sentence for fraud and money laundering related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, and ordered to pay \$11 billion in forfeiture.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Announces Alcatraz Prison Reopening
President Donald Trump announced plans to reopen the Alcatraz Island prison in California to house violent offenders, despite its status as a popular tourist attraction and the high costs associated with its conversion and operation; the plan has drawn criticism for its feasibility and potential imp...
Trump Announces Alcatraz Prison Reopening
President Donald Trump announced plans to reopen the Alcatraz Island prison in California to house violent offenders, despite its status as a popular tourist attraction and the high costs associated with its conversion and operation; the plan has drawn criticism for its feasibility and potential imp...
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40% Bias Score
Corrupt Police Officer Jailed for Sharing Confidential Information
Greater Manchester Police Constable Choni Kenny, 27, was jailed for three years and nine months after being caught on CCTV kissing a prisoner, Josh Whelan, and sharing confidential police information with him and another criminal, Rahim Mottley; Whelan received two years and eight months, while Mott...
Corrupt Police Officer Jailed for Sharing Confidential Information
Greater Manchester Police Constable Choni Kenny, 27, was jailed for three years and nine months after being caught on CCTV kissing a prisoner, Josh Whelan, and sharing confidential police information with him and another criminal, Rahim Mottley; Whelan received two years and eight months, while Mott...
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52% Bias Score
Mother Sues Ministry of Justice After Son's Murder by Parole Violator
Joe Pooley, 22, was murdered in August 2018 by Sebastian Smith, who was on license from prison but should have been recalled; his mother is suing the Ministry of Justice for failing to recall Smith, highlighting systemic failures within the probation service.
Mother Sues Ministry of Justice After Son's Murder by Parole Violator
Joe Pooley, 22, was murdered in August 2018 by Sebastian Smith, who was on license from prison but should have been recalled; his mother is suing the Ministry of Justice for failing to recall Smith, highlighting systemic failures within the probation service.
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48% Bias Score
Robinson Appeals Sentence, Citing Deteriorating Mental Health in Solitary Confinement
Anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson (Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) is appealing his 18-month sentence for contempt of court, arguing that solitary confinement at HMP Woodhill is severely impacting his mental health, despite having access to a phone, TV, gym, and social visits.
Robinson Appeals Sentence, Citing Deteriorating Mental Health in Solitary Confinement
Anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson (Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) is appealing his 18-month sentence for contempt of court, arguing that solitary confinement at HMP Woodhill is severely impacting his mental health, despite having access to a phone, TV, gym, and social visits.
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40% Bias Score
Mexican Court Revokes House Arrest for Ex-Governor Marín in Lydia Cacho Torture Case
Former Puebla governor Mario Marín was returned to Altiplano prison after a court overturned his house arrest, granted in August, for the illegal detention and torture of journalist Lydia Cacho in 2005. The decision follows criticism from the Attorney General's office and civil organizations.
Mexican Court Revokes House Arrest for Ex-Governor Marín in Lydia Cacho Torture Case
Former Puebla governor Mario Marín was returned to Altiplano prison after a court overturned his house arrest, granted in August, for the illegal detention and torture of journalist Lydia Cacho in 2005. The decision follows criticism from the Attorney General's office and civil organizations.
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52% Bias Score
Prison Governor Charged After Illegally Releasing Inmate and Accepting Bribe
A prison governor, Kerri Pegg, faces charges for misconduct after illegally releasing a drug-dealing inmate, Anthony Saunderson, and accepting a "£12,000 Mercedes car" as a gift; police found Saunderson's DNA at her home.
Prison Governor Charged After Illegally Releasing Inmate and Accepting Bribe
A prison governor, Kerri Pegg, faces charges for misconduct after illegally releasing a drug-dealing inmate, Anthony Saunderson, and accepting a "£12,000 Mercedes car" as a gift; police found Saunderson's DNA at her home.
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44% Bias Score
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