A slew of recent allegations concerning high-profile detainees and claims disseminated on social media have amplified anxiety about treatment of prisoners in the Islamic Republic

Inmates and lawyers have complained over abysmal hygienic conditions at Manhattan's Metropolitan Correctional Center, which will shut down at least temporarily to 'start anew'

In scathing rebuke of appeal to further keep suspect in custody after 3 weeks without legal counsel, judge says his arrest has not 'meaningfully saved the State of Israel'

Man detained three weeks ago, denied access to attorney for 20 days; identity of the suspect and the exact nature of the crimes remain barred from publication

In findings presented to justice minister, inter-ministerial team suggests 'community custody' for shorter sentences, increasing rehabilitation programs for prisoners

Newly reported details reveal that Peres Etkes, who designed the British Mandate penitentiary, passed building plans to Zionist militia and helped stage legendary jailbreak

Weeks after being released to home confinement, US Bureau of Prisons says Cohen refused to honor the conditions and was therefore returned

Convicted sex offender said to have caught virus while at New York City’s Rikers Island after receiving 23-year sentence; currently being isolated in upstate jail

US prosecutors say correctional officers didn't check on disgraced financier the night he committed suicide, then lied about it

Attorney general reassigns Hugh Hurwitz, following failure to prevent financier accused of sex offenses from taking his own life in cell