November 2016 – Page 14 – World Justice News

Trial Of Ex Montreal Mayor To Begin

November 14, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

By Jaela Bernstien, CBC News More than three years after Michael Applebaum’s term as Montreal mayor was cut short after seven months by corruption charges, his trial is getting underway. The former mayor was supposed […]

Sheriff Says Deputy Executed

November 14, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Hughson, California: A county sheriff’s deputy was shot twice in the head as he checked on a report of a suspicious vehicle. Sheriff Adam Christianson said: “We believe that Deputy Dennis Wallace was killed outside of […]

Guest Chef: Linny’s “Pasta Cello”

November 12, 2016 1313ujamaa 0

Special thanks to WJN member Nylinn7, who shared one of her crowd pleasing Italian recipes with us. Measurements are approximate, since Linny cooks with love and not teaspoons… This one’s for you, trialwatcher000! LINNY’S PASTA […]

Former bank gang enforcer known as ‘Lizard Man’ found dead with ex-girlfriend in apartment

November 12, 2016 zoshinuk 0

A former bike gang enforcer known as ‘Lizard Man’ has been found dead with his ex-girlfriend. Bronson Ellery – given the nickname because of his heavily-tattooed appearance – was found with Shelea Schilling, 20, in […]

Sen. Barbara Boxer on Chelsea: “We Need To Pick Ourselves Up”

November 12, 2016 1313ujamaa 0

Seated beside a tearful Chelsea Handler on Chelsea, California Senator Barbara Boxer spoke about her disappointment in Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential race. Citing her many years spent in politics, Sen. Boxer encouraged those […]

Age limit for jurors to rise to 75 from December

November 12, 2016 zoshinuk 0

The upper age limit for those liable for jury service will be raised to 75 from 1 December – a change that reflects improved life expectancy. This rise will enable more people in retirement to […]

Mistrial Declared In Ray Tensing Trial

November 12, 2016 World Justice News 0

Jury deliberations entered their fourth day today in the murder trial of a white former police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man during a traffic stop last year near the University of Cincinnati. […]

Burglar to Judge: Cut My Sentence And I’ll Give Stolen Ferrari Location

November 12, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Gloucester, UK: In the hope of getting a shorter jail term, 27-year-old Ashley McNulty who stole a rare Ferrari has offered to return it. Crown Court heard that McNulty thinks he knows the whereabouts of the […]

Animal Protection Law Passes in Massachusetts

November 12, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

The Massachusetts Minimum Size Requirements for Farm Animal Containment law was passed Tuesday with over 5 million yes votes. Farmers and farm organizations tried to explain the law would result in increased food prices but voters approved the measure with […]

Ant-Trump chaos continues with violence, flash bangs and tear gas

November 12, 2016 World Justice News 0

Opponents of President-elect Donald Trump crowded into the streets across the country Friday night and early Saturday morning as protests continued following Hillary Clinton’s surprise loss in the White House race. By now, the chants […]

Australia

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

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Australia’s most-decorated living soldier has been charged over allegations he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Ben Roberts-Smith – who left the defence force in 2013 – was arrested at Sydney airport on Tuesday and will […]

Human Rights

‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

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The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity”. Welcoming the vote, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the wealth of many Western […]

Human Rights

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]

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Month: November 2016