China jails former national football coach for 20 years for bribery
The former coach of the Chinese men’s national soccer team Liu Tie has received a 20-year prison sentence for bribery.
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Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy activists
Hong Kong’s High Court has jailed 45 pro-democracy activists for up to 10 years. It follows a national security trial that has damaged the city’s once feisty democracy movement and….
Judge emotional as she jails getaway driver over murders of Mason and Max
She praised their families for the ‘dignity and grace’ shown during the six-week trial
Hong Kong jails all 45 pro-democracy activists in largest security case | News
BREAKINGBREAKING, Academic Benny Tai sentenced to 10 years, while others receive sentences of between four and seven years. Taipei, Taiwan – A Hong Kong court has sentenced a leading pro-democracy….
Swedish court jails far-right leader who burned Qur’an | Denmark
A far-right Danish-Swedish politician has been sentenced to prison on charges of incitement against an ethnic group in a court ruling after burning Qur’ans and making offensive statements about Muslims…..
Another 1,100 prisoners to be released next week because jails are full
The first round of releases, in mid-September, saw 1,700 inmates set free early and helped the prison population fall from a record of 88,521 to 86,333
Another 1,100 prisoners to be released next week because jails are full
The first round of releases, in mid-September, saw 1,700 inmates set free early and helped the prison population fall from a record of 88,521 to 86,333
Florida Counties Refuse to Evacuate Jails in Hurricane Milton Flood Zones
Several county jails along Florida’s coast within the path of Hurricane Milton are choosing not to evacuate hundreds of incarcerated individuals as the storm makes landfall on Wednesday. Milton, which….
Build or not build new jails: The question has beset L.A. since 1700s
When you think of a prison town, you probably think of a place like Huntsville, Texas. Or maybe Forrest City, Ark. Or Susanville, Calif. Even if you don’t know them….
Russian court jails US citizen for nearly seven years on ‘mercenary’ charge | Russia-Ukraine war News
Stephen Hubbard, 72, was detained in eastern Ukraine in April 2022 and accused of fighting for Ukraine. A Russian court has jailed a United States citizen for six years and….