High-risk offender bought alcohol after prison release
A high-risk offender in Kitchener confessed to purchasing alcohol immediately after his release from prison, raising serious public safety concerns. Read the full details of the case.
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Ex-Saskatoon School Director Sentenced for Student Assault
A former Saskatoon private school director receives a 23-month community sentence after admitting to hitting students, claiming he was instructed to do so. Read the full story.
Ex-school head gets conditional sentence for assaults
John Olubobokun, a former administrator at a private Christian school in Saskatoon, has been given a second conditional sentence after pleading guilty to five counts of assault with a weapon. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Canadian drug kingpin gets 16-year sentence in Australia
Tse Chi Lop, a Canadian from Toronto dubbed 'Asia's El Chapo,' receives a 16-year prison sentence in Australia for leading a global drug syndicate. Read the full story.
Community sentence for fatal Banff stabbing
John Sproule receives a two-year conditional sentence for the 2022 manslaughter of Ryden Brogden in Banff. The judge found he acted in self-defence but used excessive force.
Trump Pardons Ex-Honduras President, Freed from US Prison
Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández is free after a Donald Trump pardon overturned his 45-year US drug trafficking sentence. His wife announced the release.
Honduran ex-president pardoned by Trump freed
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, convicted on drug charges, has been released from a U.S. prison after a pardon by former President Donald Trump. Get the full story on this controversial development.
Man gets 10-year sentence for 2023 Regina homicide
A Regina man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for a 2023 homicide. The victim's father, described as grief-stricken, addressed the court. Read the full details of the sentencing.
10-year sentence for Regina manslaughter guilty plea
A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in a 2023 Regina homicide. The sentencing was handed down in the Court of King's Bench.
Teen gets 4 years for fatal Halifax high school stabbing
A Nova Scotia youth has been sentenced to four years in custody for the fatal stabbing of Ahmad Maher Al Marrach in a Halifax parking garage in April 2024. Read the details of the case and the court's decision.
400+ Canadian prison staff disciplined, 12 fired for misconduct
Canada's prison service disciplined over 400 employees, firing 12, for serious misconduct including smuggling contraband. Get the full details on the agency's accountability actions.
France captures inmate in dramatic bed-sheet prison break
French authorities apprehend one escapee after two prisoners used bed sheets to break out of prison. The dramatic escape highlights ongoing security concerns in correctional facilities.
Six new inquests announced in Manitoba including prison deaths
Manitoba's chief medical examiner has called six new inquests into recent deaths, including fatalities at Stony Mountain Institution and an RCMP shooting. Learn the details.
Calgary woman sentenced for fatal Regina hit and run
A Calgary woman has been handed a conditional sentence and probation for her role in a fatal 2023 hit and run in Regina. Learn about the case details and sentencing outcome.
Two inmates escape French prison using bed sheets
Two prisoners executed an old-fashioned escape from a French jail using bed sheets. The dramatic breakout occurred in November 2025, highlighting security concerns.
Peru's Castillo gets 11-year sentence for rebellion
Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo receives 11-year prison sentence for rebellion after attempting to dissolve Congress. Read the full details of the political crisis.
French Prison Escape: Inmates Use Bed Sheets to Flee
Two prisoners escaped from an overcrowded French jail using old-fashioned methods. Discover how they sawed through bars and what this reveals about France's prison crisis. Read more.
Swede jailed for plotting Eurovision terror attack
A far-right extremist from Sweden has been sentenced to prison for plotting a terrorist attack at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland.
Inmate hospitalized following assault at B.C. prison
An inmate at Kent Institution in Agassiz, B.C. was hospitalized after a serious assault at the maximum-security facility. Details emerge about the incident at one of Canada's most secure prisons.
$70K Contraband Seized from N.B. Maximum-Security Prison
Correctional officers confiscated unauthorized items worth $70,000 from Atlantic Institution in Renous, N.B. Read about the major prison seizure operation.
Life sentence for mother in NZ suitcase murders case
Hakyung Lee sentenced to life in prison for the shocking 'suitcase murders' in New Zealand. Read the full courtroom details and sentencing outcome.
Brazil's Bolsonaro starts 27-year coup sentence
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt. Get the latest details on this historic political development.
Vancouver woman sentenced to 18 months for money laundering
A Vancouver woman receives 18-month jail sentence in landmark money laundering case. Learn about this milestone prosecution and its implications for financial crime enforcement.
'Hillbilly Elegy' Used in Ohio Prison Drug Smuggling
A man sprayed JD Vance's memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy' with narcotics and shipped it to an Ohio prison. Austin Siebert received over a decade in prison for the drug trafficking operation.
Inmate who married Luka Magnotta denied parole
Anthony Theophile Jolin, who married notorious killer Luka Magnotta in prison, has been denied parole for murdering a fellow inmate. Read the full details of the parole board's decision.
Drugs smuggled into Ohio prison via 'Hillbilly Elegy' book
Authorities discovered drugs soaked into pages of JD Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy' during Ohio prison smuggling operation. Learn how inmates bypassed security measures.
Gunshots near Montreal jail signal 'explosive tension'
Guards union warns of dangerous climate after shots fired near Montreal jail housing high-ranking organized crime members. Read about the security concerns.
Life Sentence for South Korean Blackmail Ring Leader
A South Korean man receives a life sentence for leading a blackmail ring that sexually exploited hundreds. The case highlights the global fight against digital sex crimes.
Bolsonaro meets judge day after early coup arrest
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces judicial proceedings following his unexpected arrest days before scheduled imprisonment for leading a coup attempt. Read the latest developments.
Serial killer's prison transfer sparks family outrage
Families express outrage as Ontario serial killer moves to medium-security prison. Experts explain why this isn't 'day camp' and what the transfer means.
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