October 2016 – Page 25 – World Justice News

Hurricane Matthew Hits Home For WJN Member

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As Hurricane Matthew churned toward the Florida coastline, the WJN chat room was tense with worry for our friends down south. Early Saturday morning, however, it became apparent that the path of the storm would […]

Jamaica-Cops identify five killed this morning – Children aged 2, 9 and 14 among the dead

October 10, 2016 Marie PipWjn 1

Jamaica CB Police have identified the five people who were killed this morning in an area known as Africa in the March Pen Road community in Spanish Town, St Catherine. They are two-year-old Koyandra Wynter, […]

Psychotic Seattle campus killer confessed that shooting his first victim was ‘so fun’

October 10, 2016 WJN Staff 0

Aaron R. Ybarra, 27, of Mountlake Terrace, Washington, opened fire at Seattle Pacific University on June 5th, 2014 killing Paul Lee, 19, and injuring Sarah Williams, 19, and Thomas Fowler, 24. The psychotic Seattle campus […]

Mums of murder victims demand killers who refuse to reveal bodies’ location MUST be denied parole

October 10, 2016 Marie PipWjn 0

Hundreds of thousands have backed the Mirror’s calls for an urgent change in the law led by Marie McCourt, who has been searching for daughter Helen’s remains for nearly three decades Relatives of murder victims […]

Footballer Ched Evans gives evidence at rape retrial

October 10, 2016 Marie PipWjn 0

The former Sheffield United striker denies raping a drunken woman at a hotel in north Wales, claiming she gave consent. Tweets By Sky News CE says when X says he could join in he messaged […]

Cops arrest woman aged 102!

October 10, 2016 World Justice News 0

When the police arrested 102-year-old OAP Edie Simms it wasn’t becasue she’d comitted the crime of the century. OAP Edie Simms from Missouri told people in her care home she wanted to tick being arrested […]

Trial of “Exorcism Murder” Family Begins in Frankfurt

October 10, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

A Frankfurt court began the trial against five family members accused of murdering a relative in the city’s InterContinental Hotel last December. The defendants range in age from 15 to 44 and include the 16 year-old […]

Donald Trump vows to jail Hilary Clinton

October 10, 2016 World Justice News 0

Donald Trump pledged during the during the second presidential live debate on Sunday night that he would order his attorney general to investigate Hillary Clinton. Trump also remarked that she should “be in jail.” Trump […]

First Female African-American Presiding Judge Elected by Superior Court Bench

October 9, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Incumbent Judge John Stewart announced Wednesday that the San Francisco Superior Court Bench elected its first female African-American, Judge Teri L. Jackson, as presiding judge. Jackson has been a member of the San Francisco Bench since […]

Mum, Son Face Court Over Tiahleigh Palmer Death

October 9, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

The foster mother and brother of Tiahleigh Palmer are due to face court on Monday on charges relating to the investigation into the murder of the 12-year-old. Julene Thorburn, 54, and her son Josh Thorburn, […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

Australia

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Human Rights

Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

November 18, 2025 0

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK’s asylum system. Modelled on the policies of Denmark, Shabana Mahmood hopes her proposals will make the country less attractive to illegal migrants and make it […]

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Month: October 2016