October 2016 – Page 7 – World Justice News

Feds Say Former U.S. Rep. Mel Reynolds Starred in Sex Videos Found on Laptop

October 26, 2016 zoshinuk 0

Elected to Congress in 1992, Mel Reynold’s career took a dive after he was convicted in 1995 for having sex with an underage girl and in 1997 for fraud. Having spent time in prison he […]

Suge Knight claims Dr Dre hired hitmen to kill him!

October 26, 2016 Marie PipWjn 0

“Suge” Knight alleges in a lawsuit that the hip-hop star turned Apple executive tried to have him killed twice. Suge Knight, the former executive of Death Row Records, is suing Dr Dre for $300 million […]

Civil Rights Groups Sue Feds For Surveillance Data on Movement For Black Lives

October 26, 2016 zoshinuk 0

NEW YORK – Two civil liberties organizations, the Center for Constitutional Rights (New York) and the non-profit Color of Change (California), have filed Freedom of Information Act requests to surrender surveillance materials on activists within […]

Gambia to Exit International Criminal Court – States ICC is: “International Caucasian Court”

October 26, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Over the past two weeks, three African countries have said they will leave the International Criminal Court (ICC), the world’s first permanent war crimes tribunal. The latest is Gambia. Gambia’s information minister, Sheriff Bojang stated: […]

US Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Funds $ 500,000 Grant for Strengthening Civil Society in Sri Lanka

October 26, 2016 zoshinuk 0

Washington, DC – The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for an opportunity for a project on strengthening […]

Rapist on Most Wanted List Arrested After 6 Years on the Run

October 26, 2016 World Justice News 0

A rapist who had been on the run from British police for more than six years has been arrested in the Canary Islands. Mohammed Alam, 33, was convicted and jailed for 14 years in his […]

Iranian Defense Minister: US Support for Human Rights a Gesture to Rescue Terrorists in Aleppo

October 26, 2016 zoshinuk 0

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan, Iranian Defense Minister, criticised the US and its allies for their empty human rights rhetoric and, through their continued support for the terrorist groups, they are blocking evacuation of […]

Is Black America Ignoring the Biggest Civil Rights Case in Decades: Byron Allen vs. Charter Cable?

October 26, 2016 zoshinuk 0

Section 1981, of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, was written to allow freed slaves the ability to contract without interference. Media mogul Byron Allen is now using this to show that right is not […]

Geneva: Brothers Go to Court to Prevent Assisted Suicide of Sibling

October 26, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Two men have filed a legal bid to prevent the Swiss assisted suicide association Exit from helping their older brother kill himself. The exceptional case is being heard by a civilian court in Geneva. An 82-year-old […]

Ottawa “Swatting” Trial Lawyer to Request Stay – Cites Court Delays

October 26, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

A defense lawyer for a young Barrhaven man, arguing his client’s constitutional rights were violated, says he will ask a judge for a stay of proceedings in an ongoing swatting trial. “Swatting” refers to incidents […]

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 […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Month: October 2016

Feds Say Former U.S. Rep. Mel Reynolds Starred in Sex Videos Found on Laptop

Suge Knight claims Dr Dre hired hitmen to kill him!

Civil Rights Groups Sue Feds For Surveillance Data on Movement For Black Lives

Gambia to Exit International Criminal Court – States ICC is: “International Caucasian Court”

US Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Funds $ 500,000 Grant for Strengthening Civil Society in Sri Lanka

Rapist on Most Wanted List Arrested After 6 Years on the Run

Iranian Defense Minister: US Support for Human Rights a Gesture to Rescue Terrorists in Aleppo

Is Black America Ignoring the Biggest Civil Rights Case in Decades: Byron Allen vs. Charter Cable?

Geneva: Brothers Go to Court to Prevent Assisted Suicide of Sibling

Ottawa “Swatting” Trial Lawyer to Request Stay – Cites Court Delays