December 2016 – Page 5 – World Justice News

Philippines leader Duterte faces investigation over killings claim

December 22, 2016 zoshinuk 0

The Philippines independent human rights watchdog has said it will investigate claims by President Rodrigo Duterte that he personally killed drug suspects while mayor of Davao. The Commission on Human Rights will also examine reports […]

Man stabbed family friend with bicycle stabiliser on school run, court hears

December 22, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

A man who stabbed a family friend with a metal object during the school run has received a suspended sentence having spent almost two weeks in jail. Anvar Ghambari (39) attacked the victim in the […]

Christina Grimmie’s family sues AEG Live, Orlando venue over singer’s death

December 22, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 22 (UPI) — The family of slain singer Christina Grimmie has filed a lawsuit against the concert promoter and owners of The Plaza Live following her death at the venue. According to […]

Another Bumble Bee VP, Ken Worsham, to plead guilty to tuna price fixing

December 22, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Ken Worsham, a senior vice-president at Bumble Bee Foods, will plead guilty to price-fixing charges, as part of the US government’s ongoing antitrust investigation of the US tuna industry, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. […]

Judge convicted of murdering disabled wife to remain behind bars during review of verdict

December 22, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

MONTREAL — A retired Quebec judge who says he was wrongfully convicted of murdering his disabled wife has failed in an attempt to be freed from prison while the verdict is reviewed. Lawyers for Jacques […]

RM Sergeant Alexander Blackman to spend Christmas behind bars after bail bid over murder conviction refused

December 21, 2016 zoshinuk 0

A Royal Marine serving life after being found guilty of murdering an injured Afghan fighter will spend Christmas behind bars pending a new challenge against his conviction. Sergeant Alexander Blackman, 42, of Taunton in Somerset, […]

Huge stash of weapons Royal Marine tried to sell on the streets of Britain

December 21, 2016 zoshinuk 0

A Royal Marines reservist has been jailed for 14 and a half years for trying to sell a cache of stolen arms in an undercover sting. Martin Shannon, 43, of Hythe, Southampton, took guns, ammunition, explosives […]

South Carolina law could prevent people from watching porn

December 21, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

A new law proposed in South Carolina could prevent people in the state from accessing online pornography. According to the Charlotte Observer, the bill would require anyone selling computers or other devices that connect to […]

UK Government Loses Data Retention Ruling

December 21, 2016 World Justice News 0

The UK government has lost a crucial ruling against its surveillance legislation. The UK government says it is “disappointed” after the European Court of Justice said the “indiscriminate” collection of data was against EU law. […]

Millionaire Guilty Of Murdering Escort

December 21, 2016 World Justice News 0

A millionaire has been found guilty of murdering his £10,000-a-month personal escort after hearing she planned to leave him. Peter Morgan, 54, of Llanellen, Monmouthshire, strangled Georgina Symonds, 25, in January. He admitted killing her […]

Human Rights

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

July 1, 2026 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that […]

Human Rights

Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

June 28, 2026 0

For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime have been brought to trial. Four men appeared at a High Court on Friday […]

Human Rights

Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban

June 25, 2026 0

Those who carry out conversion practices – commonly known as “conversion therapy” – could be jailed for up to five years under landmark new plans. The draft Conversion Practices Bill, which criminalises “abusive acts” aiming […]

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Month: December 2016

Philippines leader Duterte faces investigation over killings claim

Man stabbed family friend with bicycle stabiliser on school run, court hears

Christina Grimmie’s family sues AEG Live, Orlando venue over singer’s death

Another Bumble Bee VP, Ken Worsham, to plead guilty to tuna price fixing

Judge convicted of murdering disabled wife to remain behind bars during review of verdict

RM Sergeant Alexander Blackman to spend Christmas behind bars after bail bid over murder conviction refused

Huge stash of weapons Royal Marine tried to sell on the streets of Britain

South Carolina law could prevent people from watching porn

UK Government Loses Data Retention Ruling

Millionaire Guilty Of Murdering Escort