Prison

R Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison after Sex Trafficking Conviction

R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the long-awaited conclusion of his federal sex trafficking case…

2 years ago

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Sentenced to 4 More Years in Prison

A court in Myanmar sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four more years in prison on Monday after…

3 years ago

South Korea’s Ex-President Park Freed after Nearly 5 Years in Prison

Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye was released from prison on Friday nearly five years after being convicted of corruption,…

3 years ago

Jacob Zuma to Stand Trial in Person Next Week, Despite Security Concerns

A court in South Africa says former President, Jacob Zuma will be allowed out of prison on Tuesday next week to appear…

3 years ago

Unrest in South Africa Could Impact Entire Region, African Union Warns

The African Union Commission has condemned the violence in South Africa that has left 72 people dead, warning that the unrest…

3 years ago

Chauvin Gets Over 22 Years in Prison for George Floyd’s Death

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Prison in Imo State, Free Hundreds of Inmates

Gunmen in Imo State have attacked a correctional facility and police command in Owerri, the Imo State capital, freeing some inmates in the process…

4 years ago

Thai King Pardons and Issues Amnesty to Tens of Thousands in Prison

At least 30,000 prisoners in Thailand have been pardoned, and 200,000 others will have their sentences reduced following a royal…

4 years ago