Sydney, Australia — Ratu Meli Bainimarama, the son of a former Fijian prime minister, is set to be released from jail after serving seven months for a violent altercation with his estranged wife. The conflict, which occurred on December 3, 2023, unfolded in the bedroom of their home during a heated argument. Bainimarama, previously employed … Read more
Waupun, Wisconsin – The former warden of Waupun Correctional Institution has been incarcerated at the Dodge County Jail amidst a backdrop of lockdown conditions, federal investigations, and a series of inmate deaths. Randall Hepp announced his resignation in May amid mounting turmoil at the prison, which has been under federal scrutiny since March. The reasons … Read more
CHICAGO, IL – U.S. prosecutors in Chicago are seeking a 28-year prison sentence and maximum fines for Heather Mack, who brutally killed her mother at a luxury resort in Bali a decade ago. Mack, 28, pleaded guilty to a federal charge of conspiracy to kill a United States national for her mother’s slaying in 2014. … Read more
LONDON, U.K. – The world’s worst prisons are a terrifying reminder of the inhumane conditions that countless inmates endure. These prisons span the globe, from Camp 14 Kaechon in North Korea to Gldani Prison in Georgia, with stories of abuse, overcrowding, and violations of human rights. The list of the top 10 worst prisons, compiled … Read more