2016 – Page 34 – World Justice News

Massachusetts Supreme Court To Rule On Dismissal Of 24,000 Cases

November 14, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press – It’s been more than four years since the full extent of misconduct by a former Massachusetts chemist became public knowledge. The state chemist, Annie Dookhan, has already completed a […]

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 […]

Human Rights

Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms

February 26, 2026 0

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced legislation that could double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The proposal was sent to parliament on Tuesday […]

Human Rights

Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians

February 22, 2026 0

Three Cameroonian soldiers have been sentenced to prison for their role in the killing of at least 21 civilians in the country’s troubled Anglophone region. The jail terms for the crimes, which took place six […]

Human Rights

Nigerian court orders UK to pay £420m over 1949 killing of miners

February 8, 2026 0

A Nigerian court has ordered the British government to pay $27m (£20m) to each of the families of 21 coal miners killed in 1949 by the colonial administration in the south-east of the country. The […]

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Crime and Justice News from around the world

Year: 2016

Massachusetts Supreme Court To Rule On Dismissal Of 24,000 Cases

Trial Of Ex Montreal Mayor To Begin

Sheriff Says Deputy Executed

Guest Chef: Linny’s “Pasta Cello”

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

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

Age limit for jurors to rise to 75 from December

Mistrial Declared In Ray Tensing Trial

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

Animal Protection Law Passes in Massachusetts