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Monday, April 7, 2003 U.S. Prison Population Surpasses 2 Million The number of people in U.S. prisons and jails has surpassed 2 million for the first time, according to a Justice Department report released on Sunday. Prisons and jails held one out of every 142 U.S. residents. The prison and jail population, long the world's largest, has almost doubled since 1990. Reuters Washington Times: U.S. prison population tops 2 million for the first time 9:26:53 AM    comment [] Jail riot brought under control A disturbance by about 35 inmates at Shotts Jail in Lanarkshire is brought under control by prison staff. BBC Sunday Mail: Prison hit by third riot in 4 months 9:25:21 AM    comment [] Thousands to get early release in prison crowding crisis Thousands of muggers, burglars and thieves are to be released from prison early in a desperate attempt to curb the soaring prison population. Ministers are drawing up plans to double electronic tagging for criminals serving less than four years in jail. Times 8:39:05 AM    comment [] © Copyright 2003 Nick Page.

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