December 2016 – Page 15 – World Justice News

Man Arrested Over Online Threat To Brexit Challenger Gina Miller

December 7, 2016 World Justice News 0

Police have arrested a man over threats made to Gina Miller, the businesswoman behind the legal challenge to Brexit. The 55-year old suspect was arrested in Swindon on suspicion of racially aggravated malicious communications. He was […]

Trial of accused Emanuel AME Church shooter expected to begin Wednesday

December 7, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

The federal death penalty trial for the man charged with hate crimes in the deaths of nine people at Emanuel AME Church is expected to begin Wednesday. Authorities say Dylann Roof, 22, sat with the […]

The Sun’s own phone hacking trial is heating up, as new evidence names Murdoch’s son

December 6, 2016 zoshinuk 0

The High Court has been told that the deletion of emails at News International in 2010 personally involved James Murdoch. The allegation against Rupert Murdoch’s son was made at a court hearing on 5 December, in […]

A Message From Rudolph the Safety Reindeer

December 6, 2016 1313ujamaa 0

Tragically, cars strike many animals each year. Although the injuries are not always fatal, animals can put a serious dent in your vehicle, if not destroy it completely. November is the height of deer mating […]

‘Stand Your Ground’ Tested in Trial Over NFL Star Will Smith’s Death

December 6, 2016 zoshinuk 0

A Louisiana prosecutor on Tuesday described the man who shot former NFL New Orleans Saints player Will Smith as a raging killer who first shot Smith’s wife in the legs, then shot an unarmed Smith […]

Notorious killer Joann Curley set to be released from state prison next week

December 6, 2016 zoshinuk 0

WILKES-BARRE — In less than a week, one of Luzerne County’s most notorious killers will be a free woman. Joann Curley, 53, will be released from state prison on Monday after serving every day of […]

Fritzl’s Austrian house of incest horrors sold

December 6, 2016 zoshinuk 0

The house where Austrian incest monster Josef Fritzl shut his daughter in the cellar for 24 years has been sold to a woman who runs a local strip club, reports said Monday. The Niederoesterreiche Nachrichten […]

Chinese human rights lawyer has ‘disappeared’

December 6, 2016 zoshinuk 0

United Nations human rights experts are demanding answers from Beijing over the disappearance of a prominent Chinese lawyer they fear has been targeted by authorities in reprisal for meeting a UN official earlier this year. […]

EU prioritises democracy, human-rights for Uganda

December 6, 2016 zoshinuk 0

The European Union, a major funder and strategic partner of Uganda, has released its new four-year country strategy on democracy and human-rights. The strategy, released on November 29, priorities freedom of assembly, association, expression and […]

Digital Economy Bill Proposes 10 Years In Jail For UK Internet Pirates

December 6, 2016 World Justice News 0

The Digital Economy Bill is currently at the report stage. It hasn’t yet become law and could still be amended. However, as things stand those who upload any amount of infringing content to the Internet […]

Human Rights

Double murderer awarded £7,500 compensation over human rights breaches

January 2, 2026 0

A double murderer has been awarded £7,500 compensation by the High Court over breaches of his human rights. Fuad Awale, who is serving a life sentence for shooting two teenagers in the head in 2011, […]

Human Rights

US plans to start checking all tourists’ social media

December 10, 2025 0

All tourists – including those from Britain – will have to undergo a social media screening before being allowed entry into the US under new plans being considered by the country’s border force. At the […]

Australia

Children locked out of social media apps after Australia’s world-first ban

December 10, 2025 0

Australia’s world-first social media ban for children has taken effect, with throngs of teenagers waking up to find their accounts have gone dark. Others tell BBC they have already snuck past barriers and will continue […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Month: December 2016

Man Arrested Over Online Threat To Brexit Challenger Gina Miller

Trial of accused Emanuel AME Church shooter expected to begin Wednesday

The Sun’s own phone hacking trial is heating up, as new evidence names Murdoch’s son

A Message From Rudolph the Safety Reindeer

‘Stand Your Ground’ Tested in Trial Over NFL Star Will Smith’s Death

Notorious killer Joann Curley set to be released from state prison next week

Fritzl’s Austrian house of incest horrors sold

Chinese human rights lawyer has ‘disappeared’

EU prioritises democracy, human-rights for Uganda

Digital Economy Bill Proposes 10 Years In Jail For UK Internet Pirates