Amount of Latinos in Prison Decreased Over the Past Decade, but Overrepresentation Persists
Overall, 23% of the prison population in 2022 was Latino. They comprise roughly 19% of the population in the U.S.
'It All Makes Sense': Youtuber Luisito Comunica Posts Supportive Video of El Salvador Mega Prison
The video goes through the compound used to hold some 40,000 prisoners
Dominican Shortstop Wander Franco Released From Prison Amid Allegations Of Relationship With Minor
The 22-year-old shortstop was granted conditional release after paying 2 million Dominican pesos ($34,000) as a type of deposit. Despite his release Monday, he has to appear before authorities every month as part of the investigation.
Ecuadorian Drug Cartel Los Choneros' Leader Disappears From Prison
Macias was sentenced to 34 years of prison in 2011 for several crimes including drug trafficking and murder.
'Suicidal' Breivik Sues Norwegian State Over Isolation
Anders Behring Breivik, the right-wing extremist who killed 77 people in 2011 and is now "suicidal" according to his lawyer, appears in court Monday in his lawsuit against Norway over his prison conditions.
Former Guatemalan President Released From Prison After 8 Years; Can't Leave Country
César Calderón, Molina's lawyer, said the former president - who was convicted of fraud and conspiracy - was released Wednesday night after he posted a bond of $1.3 million. However, he won't be able to leave Guatemala.
S.Africa's Pistorius To Be Released From Prison
South Africa's ex-Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison on parole Friday, almost 11 years after he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that gripped the world.
Honduras Plans To Construct Island Prison To Detain Gang Members
President Xiomara Castro's new plan involves the construction of an isolated prison on the Islas del Cisne archipelago, situated 250km off the coast.
Ex-Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli Convicted Of Money Laundering
Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli, aged 71, has been found guilty of money laundering by a court in Panama.
Leslie Van Houten, Former Manson Follower, Released From Prison After 53 Years
Leslie Van Houten will likely be on parole for three years and has expressed her intention to seek employment shortly.
Larry Nassar, Convicted Sports Doctor, Stabbed By Fellow Inmate At Federal Prison
The incident took place on Sunday at the United States Penitentiary Coleman, a facility currently experiencing staffing shortages.
Honduras Adopts El Salvador's Approach In Anti-Gang Crackdown
Honduran police, like their counterparts in El Salvador, shared videos of tattooed inmates being forcefully escorted during a recent prison sweep.
Brazilian Politician Who Killed Her Husband With The Help Of Her Children Sentenced To 50 Years In Prison
A Brazilian politician who killed her husband with the help of her children has been sentenced to 50 years.
State Of Emergency Declared In Ecuador Provinces After Five Police Officers Get Killed
A state of emergency was declared in two Ecuador provinces after five police officers got killed.
Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murdering His Three Minor Children
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his three children.
Lawyer Who Killed His Singer Wife Dies After Suffering Heart Attack In Prison
Jesús Hernández Alcocer, a 79-year-old lawyer, who allegedly murdered his 21-year-old singer wife, died in a prison in Mexico City.
Man Accused Of Raping Deaf, Mute Girl Kills Himself Fearing Prison Time
A man accused of allegedly raping a 17-year-old deaf and mute girl, killed himself fearing prison time.
Clash Between Inmates At Ecuador Prison Leaves 15 People Dead, 20 People Injured
At least 15 people died and 20 were injured in a clash between inmates inside the Latacunga prison in central Ecuador.
Convicted Bomb-Maker Serving Life Allegedly Escapes From Nevada Prison
Convict Porfirio Duarte-Herrera serving life sentence escapes from prison Tuesday.
Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Taking Woman Hostage At Internet Cafe
A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for taking a woman hostage at an internet cafe in Saitama, Japan last year.
Child Molester Falls After Allegedly Hiring Hitman To Kill Victim With Case Pending
A child molester will serve a 10-year prison sentence for allegedly hiring an assassin to kill his male victim per reports.
37-Year-Old Ex-Prison Nurse Allegedly Sexually Assaulted 12 Inmates In Oregon Women's Prison
A 37-year-old former prison nurse at Oregon's only women's prison faces 25 counts of sexual assault charges.
Inmate Who Stabbed Wife, Two Daughters To Death Found Murdered In Prison Shower
A Washington man who allegedly stabbed his wife and two daughters to death in 1999 was found murdered in a prison shower in Washington State Penitentiary on Sunday, March. 13.
Man Sentenced To 21 Years In Prison For Allegedly Stabbing His Estranged Wife To Death
A man has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for allegedly stabbing his estranged wife to death in 2020 in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
Elderly National Lottery Fraudster Faces More Years In Prison If He Does Not Hand Over Assets
Lottery fraudster and convicted rapist Edward Putman faces six more years in prison if he fails to hand over more than £900,000 ($1.2 million) within three months.
What Is Mary Bell Up To Now? Serial Killer Allegedly Choked 2 Boys To Death, Mutilated Their Genitals
Mary Bell, who killed two young boys in 1968, was released from prison after serving a 12-year sentence, now lives under the protection of the British government.
Man Sentenced To Prison For Stealing COVID-19 Funds To Buy Range Rover
A man has been sentenced to two years in prison for obtaining fraudulent loans designed to provide emergency financial assistance for businesses affected by COVID-19 and then using a portion of the cash to purchase a Range Rover.
Elderly Dog Walker Loses Teeth After Being Attacked By Man Eyeing Her Purse
A man allegedly knocked off a 63-year-old woman's teeth in Birmingham while trying to snatch her purse.
21-Year-Old Student Who Confessed To Murdering Step-Grandmother In Truth Or Dare Game Gets Life Sentence
A student who reportedly confessed to murdering his step-grandmother in a game of truth or dare has been sentenced to life in prison.
Nurse Who Killed Her Patients To Avoid Dealing With Their Relatives Sentenced To Life In Prison
A Japanese nurse who reportedly killed three of her patients by putting antiseptic in their IV drips at a hospital in 2016 has been sentenced to life in prison.