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The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement awarded a contract to buy 6,000 pairs of electric shock gloves intended to help officers control inmates, prevent aggression or escapes, and aid in handcuffing and crowd control—potentially reducing firearm use—while lawmakers pressed for transparency on training and use, and ICE defended the purchase as necessary for officer safety.
A lightning strike at Grafton Correctional Institution in Ohio hospitalized 16 inmates (one airlifted) as they were returning from dinner; officials say there are no deaths and are monitoring the situation with no further updates.
Two days of violence at Negombo Prison in western Sri Lanka left 26 dead (including seven guards) and more than 100 injured as rival inmate groups clashed, guards' firearms were seized, and inmates—along with women from an adjoining unit—rooftopped the facility demanding release. On Monday, inmates reportedly tried to breach the gates, prompting security forces to respond with gunfire; a roof collapse also injured women. Officials said the clash was triggered by a dispute over an inmate who informed on a drug-trafficking operation inside the prison. At least 23 officers and 54 inmates remained in hospital, with some bullet wounds and other serious injuries reported.
Inmate takeover at Bertie-Martin Regional Jail in Eastern North Carolina ended after hours of negotiation, with two detention officers safe and about 80 inmates moved to a secure facility; initial reports indicated 88 inmates and 3 guards inside, one guard escaped, and while negotiations continued, authorities maintained there was no threat to the public as control was restored.
Four Dallas County inmates—Marquavious Billingsley, Jaden Maxwell, Johnny Dave Harris Bush Jr., and Kevin Gunn—escaped from the Perry County Correctional PREP Center in Uniontown, Alabama. The men, held on charges including murder, robbery and escape, are at large as deputies and assisting agencies conduct a statewide search. Authorities urge anyone with information to call 911 and advise the public not to approach the escapees.
Authorities are searching for four inmates who escaped from a correctional center in Alabama, as a statewide manhunt is underway with few details released.
A riot during visiting hours at the Washington State Prison in Washington County, Georgia, left three inmates dead and about a dozen injured, with authorities saying the facility is under control and multiple agencies are investigating.
Three inmates were killed and 12 inmates were injured, with a guard also wounded, after several major fights during visiting hours at Washington State Prison in Davisboro, Georgia; staff regained control and all inmates were accounted for.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO serving 25 years for crypto fraud, is reportedly giving legal advice to fellow inmates, including high-profile figures like Juan Orlando Hernandez and Sean Combs, sparking public criticism about his credibility and judgment.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs spent time in jail teaching fellow inmates a six-week business and personal development course called 'Free Game With Diddy,' which received high praise from students and staff, and may influence his sentencing, despite concerns about his past behavior and the course's focus on self-promotion.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs received a standing ovation from inmates after being acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, highlighting a moment of victory and hope for incarcerated Black men, despite remaining in jail for prostitution-related charges. His legal team successfully portrayed him as not guilty of the more serious charges, leading to a significant legal and emotional victory.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs received a standing ovation from inmates after his acquittal on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, highlighting a significant legal victory despite his ongoing incarceration for prostitution-related charges. His defense team successfully challenged the prosecution's case through strategic cross-examinations and a compelling narrative, emphasizing the importance of resilience and hope for incarcerated Black men in America.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs received a standing ovation from fellow inmates after being acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges, though he remains in custody for related prostitution charges, with his lawyer noting he is doing well.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs received a standing ovation from inmates after his legal team successfully secured acquittals on serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering, though he remains jailed on prostitution-related charges and faces sentencing. His defense highlighted a strategic approach that emphasized the distinction between his personal life and criminal conduct, leading to a significant legal victory and a morale boost for Combs and his supporters.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs received a standing ovation from inmates after winning acquittals on serious charges, highlighting a significant legal victory that resonated with the incarcerated community, despite his ongoing legal issues and potential sentencing.