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 […]

Australia

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

April 7, 2026 0

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?

March 28, 2026 0

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: 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