Prisoners' Salaries in the UK

Some prisoners in low-security open prisons in the UK are earning more on average than prison officers who guard them. The highest-paid inmate had a net salary of £36,715 last year, with a gross pay of around £46,000. These prisoners are allowed to work outside the prison as part of rehabilitation efforts.

Convicted Pedophile Eligible for Parole Due to California Law Change

Convicted pedophile who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a 5-year-old girl in 2003 may be released from prison due to a recent California law change, despite being sentenced to 350 years. Victim's family is fighting against his parole.