Prison
History of Nelson Mandela
How Long Was Nelson Mandela In Prison?

Nelson Mandela was given a life sentence in 1964 after being convicted of plotting to sabotage the South African government,…
by NewsOne Staff
02.11.21
Gregory Bush
Kroger Shooter Sentenced To Life In Prison

Gregory Bush, 53, will spend the rest of his life in prison for the 2018 hate crime shooting of Maurice…
by Charise Frazier
03.19.21
Derek Harris
Man Imprisoned Over $30 Marijuana Sale Is Released

Derek Harris is freed after a former life sentence.
by Royce Dunmore
08.21.20
Trump to NC governor: You have a week to decide on RNC site
'Misconduct': Man Demands NC Gov. To Commute Sentence

Ronnie Long fights for his freedom.
by NewsOne Staff
06.27.20
Cyntoia Brown Long Signs Copies Of "Free Cyntoia"
Cyntoia Brown Reacts To 'Unauthorized' New Netflix Doc

The movie will detail her life after being a victim of sex trafficking and being convicted of murder at 16.
by Royce Dunmore
04.16.20
Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, And CEO Van Jones Launch The Reform Alliance With Founding Partners
Jay-Z And Meek Mill Donate Masks To Prisons

Jay-Z and Meek Mill donated 130,000 surgical masks to prisons to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among inmates and correctional…
by NewsOne Staff
04.13.20
Trial date for R. Kelly in Brooklyn pushed back to July
R. Kelly Ordered To Stay In Coronavirus-Infected Jail

The singer's motion for bail is denied.
by Royce Dunmore
04.08.20
10 itemsBill Cosby Apologists Dragged After Harvey Weinstein Is Sentenced To Lengthy Prison Bid
Cosby Apologists Mocked After Weinstein's Prison Sentence

Folks were ready to squash a hallow argument with funny memes and gifs.
by Royce Dunmore
03.31.20
Tyler Perry Hoped His Nephew Could Come Work For Him Before Alleged Prison Suicide
Tyler Perry Discusses Nephew After Alleged Prison Suicide

He opens up in a statement.
by Adrian Moore
03.31.20
Tyler Perry's Nephew Found Hanging In Prison
Tyler Perry's Nephew Found Hanging In Prison

The family suspects foul play, according to sources.
by Adrian Moore
03.31.20
Kenneth Glasgow
Al Sharpton's Activist Half-Brother Arrested In Alabama

He continues to have run-ins with the law despite his ministries.
by Adrian Moore
11.25.20
Cook County Jail
Family Sues Prison After Relative Dies In Custody

The family of a man named Everett Palmer Jr. is suing York County Prison following his death while he was…
by A. Woods
03.31.20
Open door to prison cell
Families Of Mississippi Prison Inmates Speak Out

Families of Mississippi inmates are speaking out amid recent deaths and inhumane prison conditions.
by A. Woods
03.31.20
Handcuffed Prisoner
Man Imprisoned For 38 Years Over Stealing $9

An Alabama man has been imprisoned for 38 years after stealing $9 under the state's Habitual Offender law.
by A. Woods
03.31.20
Prisoner Hands Grasp Bars
Jersey Law Has Major Implications For Felons Voting

According to a Sentencing Project study, the Garden State has a lot of Black people locked up. A new law…
by Adrian Moore
03.31.20
Jeffrey Epstein Appears In Manhattan Federal Court On Sex Trafficking Charges
Jeffrey Epstein Wanted ‘Black Inmate’ For Jail Protection

An "inmate companion" details Epstein's immense fear of prison.
by Adrian Moore
03.30.20
Greyhound Station as Angola South after Hurricane Katrina 2005
Distance Makes It Difficult To Visit Mothers In…

Distance has made visiting mothers in prison more difficult, particularly around the holidays.
by Aleia Woods
03.30.20
View of empty corridor in prison
West Virginia Inmates Charged To Use Free Tablets

West Virginia inmates hit with hidden fees to use "free" tablets.
by Aleia Woods
03.30.20
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