October 2016 – Page 6 – World Justice News

Open Verdict Recorded in the Death of Stuart Lubbock at Michael Barrymore’s Home

October 27, 2016 zoshinuk 0

Father of two, Stuart Lubbock, 31, died in 2001. He was found dead in the pool at Michael Barrymore’s (then) home in Roydon, Essex. Stuart’s injuries indicated he had been sexually assaulted. TV entertainer and […]

In Court Mom of Slain Pitcher Rages: “Rot in Hell”

October 27, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

A New York mother raged in court against the men convicted of taking part in her son’s murder: “I hope each and every one of them rot in hell for what they did to my family,” […]

Gambia is latest African nation to quit international criminal court

October 26, 2016 zoshinuk 0

The Gambia has announced its withdrawal from the international criminal court, accusing the tribunal of the “persecution and humiliation of people of colour, especially Africans”. The announcement came after similar decisions this month by South […]

‘Minions’ duct tape used to disguise shotgun as ‘a toy’

October 26, 2016 zoshinuk 0

COVINGTON, La.- authorities in Louisiana said a traffic stop on Highway 190 in Covington led to the discovery of heroin, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a large amount of cash and a 20-gauge sawed-off shotgun that had […]

Cheers! UK Woman Hauled Before Court Over Missing Sip of Beer

October 26, 2016 zoshinuk 0

Michelle Craggs and her husband Neville took over the Fleece Inn about three years ago. Last July, officials from the local authority trading standards department visited the pub for an inspection. After examining two pints […]

Following North Greenwich Station Bomb Alert, Armed Counter Terror Officers Take to the London Tube

October 26, 2016 zoshinuk 0

In the wake of a station bomb alert officers with guns will travel by Tube instead of cars in what could become a regular sight for Londoners during their commute. It is hoped their presence […]

‘Junk food is a human rights concern’: UN expert warns poor people are forced to choose between nutrition and economic viability

October 26, 2016 zoshinuk 0

The UN’s special representative on the right to food, Hilal Elver, warns poor people are being forced to choose between economic viability and nutrition. She warns this ‘catch-22’ situation violates the basic human right to […]

Somalian Rapist Branded a “danger to the community” Wins Human Rights Battle to Stay in UK

October 26, 2016 zoshinuk 0

UK – Abdalla Ali Hemed, 52, came to Scotland on a false passport in 2002 but was granted indefinite leave to stay after fleeing the oppressive military regime in his home country Somalia. In […]

Donald Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Smashed Up

October 26, 2016 zoshinuk 0

A man in a high visibility jacket and helmet was videoed destroying Donald Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a sledgehammer on Wednesday night. It is claimed the man said he wanted […]

Alleged Serial Killer Used a Facebook Alias

October 26, 2016 World Justice News 0

An alleged serial killer used a Facebook alias to befriend the boyfriend of a victim and tell him “I hope he wasn’t murdered”, a jury heard. Stephen Port, of Barking, told the man that Gabriel […]

Human Rights

Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing

June 11, 2026 0

A court in Thailand has found two men guilty of carrying out the country’s worst ever terrorist attack and sentenced them to death. The two men, both from China’s Uyghur minority, were convicted of planning […]

Human Rights

Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

May 23, 2026 0

A US judge has dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to a megaprison in El Salvador last year. Abrego Garcia, whose deportation became a major flashpoint in the debate […]

Australia

Australia court doubles payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination case

May 17, 2026 0

A Sydney court has doubled the discrimination payout for an Australian trans woman who was kicked off a female-only app. It comes almost two years after Roxanne Tickle successfully sued Sall Grover, founder of the […]

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Month: October 2016

Open Verdict Recorded in the Death of Stuart Lubbock at Michael Barrymore’s Home

In Court Mom of Slain Pitcher Rages: “Rot in Hell”

Gambia is latest African nation to quit international criminal court

‘Minions’ duct tape used to disguise shotgun as ‘a toy’

Cheers! UK Woman Hauled Before Court Over Missing Sip of Beer

Following North Greenwich Station Bomb Alert, Armed Counter Terror Officers Take to the London Tube

‘Junk food is a human rights concern’: UN expert warns poor people are forced to choose between nutrition and economic viability

Somalian Rapist Branded a “danger to the community” Wins Human Rights Battle to Stay in UK

Donald Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Smashed Up

Alleged Serial Killer Used a Facebook Alias