A South Carolina death row inmate whose attorneys say had a tortured past that included "thousands of hours" of solitary confinement is set to become the second man executed by firing squad in the ...

he police on Tuesday recaptured one of seven inmates who broke through the wall of a penitentiary in Sorong, Southwest Papua, last week, identifying him as the mastermind behind the jailbreak.

Before his release, two years ago, Lilly was concerned about transitioning back into civilization, a worry many former inmates share. To address these concerns, the Hamilton County Court of Common ...

An Arizona prisoner serving 16 life sentences killed three other inmates at a state prison in Tucson, according to officials. Ricky Wassenaar is accused of killing Saul Alvarez, Thorne Harnage ...

Nine Jacksonville Sheriff's Office corrections officers are under investigation after an inmate sustained "bad, very bad" injuries. The officers, including eight corrections officers and one ...

While searching for a kayaker who went missing in the Willamette River, crews found the body of a man missing since February. The owner of a local money service business was arrested this week and ...

WILSONVILLE Ore. (KPTV) - The Wilsonville Public Library unveiled an exhibit on Monday showcasing artists who are in custody at Oregon’s only women’s prison. The exhibit, “We’re All Bound ...

One of Arizona’s most notorious prisoners was able to kill three fellow inmates last week because of significant security failures and missed warning signs, according to a union leader and an ...

President Trump said Sunday he would “love” to send American inmates to El Salvador’s mega-prison but first needs to check if it’s legal. Speaking with reporters on Air Force One ...

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Inmates with records that include any animal or child cruelty crimes are not allowed to participate, said James Dern, national director of puppy programs for Canine Companions.The value of ...