Liviu Dragnea, the head of the governing Social Democrats, was ordered to start serving a three and a half year sentence. His party was also handed a rebuke in European elections.
Tag: Prisons and Prisoners
Rights Group Says 23 Inmates Are Killed in Venezuelan Jail Riot
More than 130 inmates have died since 2017 in three separate jail riots across the country, it said.
Where Prisoners Can Lock Their Cells for Privacy, and Guards Are Told to Knock
As part of a strategy to improve confinement conditions and boost rehabilitation, a prison in Wales allows inmates laptops and the ability to can lock their cells for privacy.
Navy Veteran Imprisoned in Iran Was Beaten, Family Says
The family of Michael R. White, who has been held in Iran since July, has started a GoFundMe page to raise money for an Iranian lawyer.
‘Lula,’ Ex-President of Brazil, Temporarily Leaves Prison for Grandson’s Funeral
Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, convicted of corruption, took the opportunity of his temporary release to reiterate his innocence.
Germany Investigates Why Convicted 9/11 Accomplice Received Prison Wages
Mounir el-Motassadeq served 15 years in a German prison for his role in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. On release, he was paid 7,000 euros.
The Police Were Called for Help. They Arrested Her Instead.
Over the past decade, laws in Western Australia have sent thousands of people to prison for unpaid fines. Aboriginal women are particularly vulnerable, and in the worst cases, have been arrested when they called for help.
Made on the Inside, Worn on the Outside
Brands are using prison labor to provide inmates with jobs and training. But is it possible — and ethical — to build a profitable fashion business behind bars?
Russian Court Sentences Jehovah’s Witness to 6 Years in Prison
The Danish man, Dennis Christensen, was convicted of organizing a banned extremist group. Russia effectively outlawed the Christian denomination in 2017.
Carlos Ghosn Is Denied Bail as Jail Stint Looks to Continue
A Tokyo court rejected an offer that the fallen Nissan chairman hire private security guards and surrender all of his passports.