<p>The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued a disturbing announcement on Sunday (Dec 17), reporting that a man serving a life sentence for child sex abuse&nbsp;escaped from prison. The fugitive, identified as 39-year-old Robert Yancy, Jr., was last seen at the Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas, around 3:38 pm.</p>

<p>Authorities are actively searching for Yancy, who reportedly fled in a 2021 white Nissan Versa with license plate DNR9145. At the time of his escape, he was wearing a black beanie and a black sweater.</p>

<p>Jail records reveal that Yancy received a life sentence without the possibility of parole in 2022 for continuous sexual abuse of a child in Victoria County.</p>

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<h2><strong>Public assistance urged</strong></h2>

<p>The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is seeking the public's help in locating the escapee. Citizens are advised to stay away from Yancy and immediately report any sightings to the authorities.</p>

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<p>“The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is searching for an escapee. Robert Yancy, Jr. (#02400500), 39 years old, was last seen at approximately 3:38 p.m. on Sunday, December 17 at the Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas,” the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) said in a statement.</p>

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<p>“If you see Yancy, do not approach him and contact your local law enforcement. If you have information on his whereabouts, you can also leave a tip with the Office of Inspector General at 1-800-832-8477,” TDCJ added.</p>

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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued a disturbing announcement on Sunday (Dec 17), reporting that a man serving a life sentence for child sex abuse escaped from prison.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued a disturbing announcement on Sunday (Dec 17), reporting that a man serving a life sentence for child sex abuse escaped from prison. The fugitive, identified as 39-year-old Robert Yancy, Jr., was last seen at the Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas, around 3:38 pm. Authorities are actively searching for Yancy, who reportedly fled in a 2021 white Nissan Versa with license plate DNR9145. At the time of his escape, he was wearing a black beanie and a black sweater. Jail records reveal that Yancy received a life sentence without the possibility of parole in 2022 for continuous sexual abuse of a child in Victoria County. Also watch | Italian court jails over 300 mobsters, mafia bosses handed 30-year jail terms Public assistance urged The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is seeking the public's help in locating the escapee. Citizens are advised to stay away from Yancy and immediately report any sightings to the authorities. Also read | Nobel Peace Prize: Five Laureates who were in jail when they won “The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is searching for an escapee. Robert Yancy, Jr. (#02400500), 39 years old, was last seen at approximately 3:38 p.m. on Sunday, December 17 at the Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas,” the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) said in a statement. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is searching for an escapee. Robert Yancy, Jr. (#02400500), 39 years old, was last seen at approximately 3:38 p.m. on Sunday, December 17 at the Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas. pic.twitter.com/caiN0UeiXF — TDCJ (@TDCJ) December 18, 2023 × “If you see Yancy, do not approach him and contact your local law enforcement. If you have information on his whereabouts, you can also leave a tip with the Office of Inspector General at 1-800-832-8477,” TDCJ added. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Texas police on alert as man serving life for child sexual abuse escapes jail

<p>As Russia gives warning signals to Ukraine for a new offensive, the country's parliament is vying to lend its support to bring in convicted criminals to fight in the Ukraine war which has been going on for over a year now, as per Reuters.&nbsp;This comes as Ukraine kicked off its counteroffensive and has claimed that it has captured seven villages from Russian occupancy.</p>

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<p>As per reports, Russia's lower house of parliament may soon carry out a vote on a law Wednesday that will give a green check to the country's defence ministry to be able to sign contracts with suspected/convicted criminals to join the war in Eastern Europe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though initially it was thought that Russia will wipe out Ukraine in a matter of months, it turned out that with the backing of weapons provided by the West and the perseverance of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, none of the sides has been able to win the war.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Russia has been calling the war in Ukraine a special military operation even if many Western nations have condemned the conflict, even calling it a massive human rights violation carried out by Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The dragged-on 15-month war has substantially dealt a heavy blow to Russian forces and the country is now ramping up its efforts to draw in more fighters on the battlefield in what is Europe's largest land war since World War Two.</p>

<h2><strong>What is the contract all about?</strong></h2>

<p>As per the upcoming changes, the criminals who are to be included will not be the ones on whom the legal system has already taken action. In fact, the contract will be applicable to those who are still under investigation for a crime or whose case has been&nbsp;heard in a court of law.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>These details about the contract are as per the database of Russia's lower house of the State Duma (Parliament).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who is barred from signing up?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Though the law will permit criminals to fight on Ukraine's battlefield, the legislation still has put up some bars as to who can be included among these convicted/suspected criminals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Those&nbsp;convicted of sexual crimes, extremism, treason, or terrorism are not allowed to sign up for the contract.</p>

<p>Once their contract is over or awarded for their combat prowess, these convicted criminals will not have to serve&nbsp;any other liability later.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Not the first time...&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>It is not the first time that Russia will be recruiting criminals as Wagner mercenary group had permitted to recruit convicts from prisons to fight in Ukraine.&nbsp;However, the group later said that they ceased the recruitment in February.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Those serving not included&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>According to prison rights activists, the Russian defence ministry has taken over the process of recruitment and was looking to overhaul the procedure. The contract does not cover the recruitment of people who are already serving their sentences. However, the Russian defence ministry has not made any comments yet.&nbsp;</p>

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As Russia gives warning signals to Ukraine for a new offensive, the country's parliament is vying to lend its support to bring in convicted criminals to fight in the Ukraine war which has been going on for over a year now, as per Reuters.

As Russia gives warning signals to Ukraine for a new offensive, the country's parliament is vying to lend its support to bring in convicted criminals to fight in the Ukraine war which has been going on for over a year now, as per Reuters. This comes as Ukraine kicked off its counteroffensive and has claimed that it has captured seven villages from Russian occupancy. Also Read | India: LG reviews Amarnath Yatra arrangements in Pahalgam, over 60k troops to be deployed for security As per reports, Russia's lower house of parliament may soon carry out a vote on a law Wednesday that will give a green check to the country's defence ministry to be able to sign contracts with suspected/convicted criminals to join the war in Eastern Europe. Though initially it was thought that Russia will wipe out Ukraine in a matter of months, it turned out that with the backing of weapons provided by the West and the perseverance of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, none of the sides has been able to win the war. Also Read | Shark that ate Russian tourist on camera to be mummified, put on display Russia has been calling the war in Ukraine a special military operation even if many Western nations have condemned the conflict, even calling it a massive human rights violation carried out by Russia. The dragged-on 15-month war has substantially dealt a heavy blow to Russian forces and the country is now ramping up its efforts to draw in more fighters on the battlefield in what is Europe's largest land war since World War Two. What is the contract all about? As per the upcoming changes, the criminals who are to be included will not be the ones on whom the legal system has already taken action. In fact, the contract will be applicable to those who are still under investigation for a crime or whose case has been heard in a court of law. Watch | UK Police seek motive for Nottingham murders, man arrested after police finds three dead × These details about the contract are as per the database of Russia's lower house of the State Duma (Parliament). Who is barred from signing up? Though the law will permit criminals to fight on Ukraine's battlefield, the legislation still has put up some bars as to who can be included among these convicted/suspected criminals. Those convicted of sexual crimes, extremism, treason, or terrorism are not allowed to sign up for the contract. Once their contract is over or awarded for their combat prowess, these convicted criminals will not have to serve any other liability later. Not the first time... It is not the first time that Russia will be recruiting criminals as Wagner mercenary group had permitted to recruit convicts from prisons to fight in Ukraine. However, the group later said that they ceased the recruitment in February. Those serving not included According to prison rights activists, the Russian defence ministry has taken over the process of recruitment and was looking to overhaul the procedure. The contract does not cover the recruitment of people who are already serving their sentences. However, the Russian defence ministry has not made any comments yet. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Britain will&nbsp;introduce&nbsp;tougher&nbsp;jail&nbsp;sentences for&nbsp;convicted&nbsp;terrorists&nbsp;and will end early release as part of a series of measures to strengthen its response to terrorism, the government said on Tuesday.</p>

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<p>Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../prince-harry-leaves-for-canada-in-symbolic- departure-reports-275597">Boris Johnson</a> pledged to make changes&nbsp;after&nbsp;an&nbsp;attack&nbsp;near&nbsp;London&nbsp;Bridge&nbsp;in November in which Usman Khan, a&nbsp;convicted&nbsp;terrorist who had been released early from prison, killed two people.</p>

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<p>Khan had been sentenced to a minimum of eight years in prison in 2012 with a requirement that the parole board assess his danger to the public before release. He was set free in December 2018 without such an assessment.</p>

<p>"The senseless terror&nbsp;attack&nbsp;at Fishmongers' Hall in November confronted us with some hard truths about how we deal with terrorist offenders," interior minister Priti Patel said in a statement.</p>

<p>The government, elected in December, said it would&nbsp;introduce&nbsp;new counter-terrorism legislation within its first 100 days which would force dangerous offenders who receive extended determinate sentences to serve the whole time in&nbsp;jail.</p>

<p>Those&nbsp;convicted&nbsp;of offences such as preparing acts of terrorism or directing a terrorist organisation would face a minimum of 14 years in prison, the government said, adding that it would also review how terror offenders are managed when they are released.</p>

<p>The father of one of Khan's victims, Jack Merritt, a 25-year-old who had worked on a prisoner rehabilitation scheme, said at the time his son would have been upset to see his death used to justify&nbsp;tougher&nbsp;penalties.</p>


Britain will introduce tougher jail sentences for convicted terrorists and will end early release as part of a series of measures to strengthen its response to terrorism, the government said on Tuesday.

Britain will introduce tougher jail sentences for convicted terrorists and will end early release as part of a series of measures to strengthen its response to terrorism, the government said on Tuesday. Also read- Britons' trust in institutions falls to record low: Edelman Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged to make changes after an attack near London Bridge in November in which Usman Khan, a convicted terrorist who had been released early from prison, killed two people. Also read- Pakistan: Protesters besiege Pak daily's office over London attack suspect's reporting Khan had been sentenced to a minimum of eight years in prison in 2012 with a requirement that the parole board assess his danger to the public before release. He was set free in December 2018 without such an assessment. "The senseless terror attack at Fishmongers' Hall in November confronted us with some hard truths about how we deal with terrorist offenders," interior minister Priti Patel said in a statement. The government, elected in December, said it would introduce new counter-terrorism legislation within its first 100 days which would force dangerous offenders who receive extended determinate sentences to serve the whole time in jail. Those convicted of offences such as preparing acts of terrorism or directing a terrorist organisation would face a minimum of 14 years in prison, the government said, adding that it would also review how terror offenders are managed when they are released. The father of one of Khan's victims, Jack Merritt, a 25-year-old who had worked on a prisoner rehabilitation scheme, said at the time his son would have been upset to see his death used to justify tougher penalties.

UK to introduce tougher jail terms for convicted terrorists after London Bridge attack

Brazil's Supreme Court decided on Thursday (November 7) to end the mandatory imprisonment of convicted criminals after they lose their first appeal, restoring the previous rule that they should be allowed to exhaust all their appeal options before being locked up.

Brazil's Supreme court ends early prison rule, decision could be a refief for Lula

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