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Houston man among prisoners released

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 38m

China Releases Three American Prisoners in Swap With U.S.

WASHINGTON—China released three Americans who had been imprisoned there for years, part of a complex series of deals the Biden administration has reached to bring home U.S. citizens from countries with which the U.

Houston man among prisoners released as part of US deal with China, White House says

The three are Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung, all of whom had been designated by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained.

U.S. News & World Report · 7h

3 Americans Held for Years in China Have Been Released, the White House Says

Americans Held for Years in China Have Been Released, the White House Says WASHINGTON (AP) — Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released, the White House said Wednesday. The three are Mark Swidan,

5 Ukrainian Prisoners of War Executed by Russia

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Five Ukrainian Prisoners of War Executed by Russia: Kyiv

Five Ukrainian prisoners of war were executed earlier this month, Ukraine's Office of the Prosecutor General reported on Tuesday. The prosecutor's office said Russian troops stormed Ukrainian positions near the village of Petrivka, Pokrovsk district, in November, which led to five Ukrainian soldiers retreating to hide in a private residence.

Anadolu Ajansi · 6h

Russia offers Ukraine to exchange 630 prisoners of war

Russia on Wednesday offered Ukraine to immediately exchange 630 prisoners of war (PoWs) and begin negotiations for additional swaps, as Moscow is currently preparing for future exchanges.

Kyiv Says Russia Shot Dead Five Surrendered Soldiers

Kyiv said on Tuesday that Russian forces had shot dead five Ukrainian servicemen who had surrendered in the eastern Donetsk region, building on previous war crimes allegations levied against Moscow.

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Prisoners sustain self-inflicted third-degree burns, calling out against ‘inhumane’ conditions

Virginia’s Black Legislative Caucus is calling on the governor and the state department of corrections to initiate an ...

New law on early release of prisoners is passed

Between 260 and 390 inmates are now expected to be eligible for immediate release in February 2025 [BBC] A new law to lower ...

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Judge Finds New York in Contempt, Clearing the Way for Rikers Takeover

The finding was a landmark in a court case that has stretched out over more than a decade. Plans for a receivership of New ...

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Nonprofit Group Calls On Biden To Pardon Cannabis Prisoners

A nonprofit group working to secure the release of all cannabis prisoners is calling on President Biden to release 3,000 ...

Black lawmakers say they're horrified by prisoners burning themselves to escape

The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus says it’s horrified by recent reports on inmates burning themselves in response to what ...

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La Plata County Jail terminating agreement with Durango to accept city prisoners

COLORADO (KRQE) — La Plata County Jail is ending a 30-year agreement with the City of Durango, which allows them to send ...

Scottish Legal News12h

Bill to enable early release of prisoners passed

Legislation to help reduce the high prison population has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. The Prisoners (Early ...

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Russia Executes Five Ukrainian Prisoners Of War: Kyiv

The incident took place following a Russian offensive near the city of Vuhledar, Donetsk Oblast, according to local ...

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