Vietnam’s ailing Fr Ly released
Vietnam’s ailing Fr Ly released Vietnam released leading democracy activist, Fr Nguyen Van Ly, from prison Monday after he had served three years of his sentence, his lawyer and sister announced. Authorities released Father Nguyen Van Ly from a prison near Hanoi at 4 a.m. and drove him in an ambulance back to his hometown [...]
VIETNAM – Fr Nguyen Van Ly released, handed over to the diocese of Hue
VIETNAM – Fr Nguyen Van Ly released, handed over to the diocese of Hue The clergyman’s health has seriously deteriorated. The authorities had sentenced him to eight years in prison and five years under house arrest for his support of Bloc-84-06, a pro-democracy group. Now he will be staying at a retreat run by the [...]
Dissident Vietnam lawyer detained, freed
Dissident Vietnam lawyer detained, freed A Vietnamese Christian lawyer, detained for four hours shortly after her release from three years in prison, has been freed, Church sources say. Le Thi Cong Nhan, 30, said she believed the authorities wanted to prevent her from giving an interview with a foreign journalist yesterday afternoon, UCA News reports. [...]
Dissident lawyer freed after police detention
Dissident lawyer freed after police detention HA NOI (UCAN) – Christian lawyer, detained yesterday for four hours shortly after her release from three years in prison, has been freed, Church sources say. Le Thi Cong Nhan, 30, said she believed the authorities wanted to prevent her from giving an interview with a foreign journalist yesterday afternoon. [...]
VIETNAM Dissident lawyer freed after police detention
VIETNAM Dissident lawyer freed after police detention HA NOI (UCAN) – Christian lawyer, detained yesterday for four hours shortly after her release from three years in prison, has been freed, Church sources say. Le Thi Cong Nhan, 30, said she believed the authorities wanted to prevent her from giving an interview with a foreign journalist yesterday [...]
IRAN – Isfahan: Protestant clergyman tortured for “converting Muslims”
IRAN – Isfahan: Protestant clergyman tortured for “converting Muslims” During a visit in prison, the pastor’s wife saw he had signs of torture. He could be executed. An anti-Protestant crackdown is underway in Isfahan. The regime’s fight against proselytising is coupled with fears that Christian gatherings might host its opponents. asianews.it Share and Enjoy: Related [...]
A priest showed the way
A priest showed the way She thought she might get off with a few Hail Marys. Instead, she got three years in prison. The 27-year-old New Jersey woman who cried rape and put away an innocent man had no idea what coming clean would cost her when she stepped into a confessional a year ago [...]
Restitution
Restitution She thought she might get off with a few Hail Marys. Instead, she got three years in prison. The 27-year-old New Jersey woman who cried rape and put away an innocent man had no idea what coming clean would cost her when she stepped into a confessional a year ago and told her priest [...]
CHINA – TIBET – Death sentences and prison for three Tibetan activists. Beijing silences media
CHINA – TIBET – Death sentences and prison for three Tibetan activists. Beijing silences media The death sentence is suspended; prison for 24 and 16 years. The closed court trial, took place in November, news emerging only in recent days. TCHRD activist: China carries out trials “in secret” and the Tibetans are afraid to spread [...]
Prison Breakout
Prison Breakout In the year 2000, state and federal prisons held about 1.3 million inmates, and local jails held around 600,000. A decade earlier, in 1990, state and federal prisons held about 700,000 inmates, and local jails held around 400,000. Thus between 1990 and 2000, the country’s incarcerated population nearly doubled, growing from 1.1 million [...]
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