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21:21, 22 APR 2020

Lockdown is chance for stars to get ahead, says ex-Premier League ace Jamie Lawrence

Former Leicester and Bradford star Jamie Lawrence is helping Premier League players with fitness schedules through lockdown - and knows only too well about time to himself

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R Kelly denied early prison release again by judge after raising coronavirus fears

The singer is currently awaiting trial at The Metropolitan Correctional Centre in Chicago, where an outbreak of COVID-19 has occurred

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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine 'splashes cash on cars and bling' in post-prison shopping spree

Hip-hop star Tekashi 6ix9ine was released from prison earlier this month and he's reportedly gone on a wild shopping spree - buying a fleet of luxury cars and spending thousands on watches and jewellery

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Ranjit Chowdhry dead: The Office actor and Bollywood star dies aged 64

The talented Bollywood actor had appearances in The Office, Prison Break and several hit films after moving to the US

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Stacey Dooley visits women's prison where lifers have pet chihuahuas and unlimited calls

Stacey Dooley's new documentary sees the British filmmaker getting to know a number of women prisoners who are locked up for life in Northwest America

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Joe Exotic has small victory in $89m false arrest lawsuit with handwritten note

Tiger King star Joe Exotic has been granted an extension in his lawsuit against false arrest after writing to the judge as he has no access to a computer

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Tiger King's Jeff Lowe claims Joe Exotic was filmed having sex with zoo animals

Joe Exotic's former business partner has alleged he saw video footage showing the Tiger King and his husband John Finlay having sex with animals in their zoo

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Harvey Weinstein charged with new sexual assault after being jailed for 23 years

Harvey Weinstein

The shamed movie mogul, 68, has been hit with a new sexual assault charge while serving a 23-year prison sentence after being found guilty of others

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Donald Trump vows to 'look at' Joe Exotic's case after son sees hit Netflix show

Netflix show Tiger King has gripped the world, and there could be a sequel after US President Donald Trump said he could pardon jailed star Joe Exotic

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R Kelly's request to flee prison over coronavirus fears denied by judge

The singer, who is currently being held in Chicago's Metropolitan Correctional Center without bail as he awaits trial for several sex crime charges, had filed a motion to be released about the pandemic

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Tiger King's Joe Exotic vows to end Carole Baskin feud in prison interview

Joe Exotic is currently serving a 22-year prison sentence for his plot to kill animal rights activist Carole Baskin

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Tiger King's Joe Exotic in quarantine after fellow inmates catch coronavirus

His fourth husband Dillon Passage, 24, has spoken of his concern that Joe would contract the virus, as it was present in his last prison

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Tiger King star Joe Exotic's ex-husband is a convicted pedophile in prison for gun murder

Tiger King star Joe Exotic' fell for Jeffrey Charles 'JC' Hartpence in 1991, years before he was convicted of his crimes

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Jeremy Vine caller screams over prisoners being released early amid coronavirus crisis

Aavi, from Leicestershire, seethed with rage during his call on The Jeremy Vine Show as he demanded: "What is wrong with you all?!'

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State to spend over €1.3 million on new clothes and footwear for prisoners

Tender documents indicate suppliers will be required to provide 20,000 polo shirts, 20,000 light grey tracksuits for men and almost 2,000 similar tracksuits for women

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Jailed republicans at Portlaoise Prison ordering in steaks, Coke Zero and Barry's Tea

Detailed order sheets, obtained under FOI, detail how prisoners enjoy regular feasts at the jail

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Coronation Street's David Platt betrays fragile wife Shona by sleeping with Alina

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The cobbles of Wetherfield are set for some serious drama and heartbreak this week as seemingly devoted husband David Platt hops into bed with Alina

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Coronavirus Ireland: Irish Prison Service considering early release for some prisoners in event of emergency

'No prisoner would be granted temporary release who poses an undue risk to public safety'

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Accuser Rose McGowan breaks silence on Harvey Weinstein's 23-year sentencing

Harvey Weinstein

Rose McGowan, who accused Harvey Weinstein of raping her in the 1990s, has reacted to his 23-year prison sentence

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Harvey Weinstein on suicide watch after being sentenced to 23 years behind bars

Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein on suicide watch after being sentenced to 23 years behind bars for rape and sexual assault

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Kim Kardashian says raising "four black kids" inspired her legal career

Kim Kardashian has spoken about how she has been inspired to fight social injustices by raising children of mixed race as she has seen how discriminatory the system can be

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Rapper Dave appears to dedicate BRIT Award to jailed brother with prison 'shout out'

Dave dedicated his BRIT Award to his brother, who he has previously called his 'hero' and to others who are serving time in prison

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Wheatfield Prison in Dublin put on high alert after bomb threat

Someone rang in to say they were going to 'blow up' the prison

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What happened to murderer Luka Magnotta after 'Don't F**k With Cats' documentary

Luke Magnotta was the focus of the Netflix documentary 'Don't F**k With Cats' which has intrigued and appalled but his story didn't end when he was jailed

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