2016 – Page 61 – World Justice News

Oscar Pistorius Let Out Of Prison For 4 Hours

October 19, 2016 World Justice News 0

Oscar Pistorius, the double amputee, who is serving a six-year prison sentence, has been allowed out of the Kgosi Mampuru II prison in Pretoria to attend the funeral of his grandmother Gerti. The former athlete, […]

1 Dead And 2 Critical In Prison Fight

October 19, 2016 World Justice News 0

A prisoner has died and two others were critically injured in a stabbing at HMP Pentonville, leading to claims the prison system is in a “dark place”. The man in his 20s died at the […]

Girl, 15, Guilty Of Double Murder

October 18, 2016 World Justice News 0

A 15-year-old girl has been found guilty of murdering a mother and daughter. The girl had denied murder but admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. The seven men and five women of the jury […]

Justin Ross Harris – Day 8 Begins

October 18, 2016 1313ujamaa 0

Monday’s testimony offered new information as a teen and a young woman claimed they either had sex or sexually communicated with Ross Harris along with friends and former co-workers who took the stand. Harris is […]

Mother of British UFO expert found dead in Poland says she fears he was SACRIFICED by Satanists

October 18, 2016 Marie PipWjn 0

Max Spiers, 39, originally from Canterbury, was found dead in Poland He had gone to the country to talk about conspiracy theories and UFOs Medics ruled he died from natural causes despite no post-mortem His […]

A New Independent Nation Will Be Created in Space Where Earthly Laws Don’t Apply – and Anyone Can Join!

October 18, 2016 zoshinuk 0

A consortium of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and legal experts has announced plans to create the first ever nation in space. It will be called Asgardia (from Norse mythology), will be independent of any current nation […]

Australia rejects Amnesty’s torture claim on Nauru

October 18, 2016 zoshinuk 0

Australia has been repeatedly criticised for its tough policy on refugees and asylum seekers. It says the policy is necessary to discourage people risking their lives at sea to reach Australian territory. Australian asylum seekers […]

10 Killings in 8 Years at NHS Trust

October 18, 2016 World Justice News 0

A mental health trust underestimated the risk posed by its patients and sometimes did not act on threats to kill, a review of 10 killings over eight years has found. The review examined deaths linked […]

Arrest made On Suspicion Of Rape At The Houses Of Parliament.

October 18, 2016 World Justice News 0

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an alleged attack at the Houses of Parliament. The man arrested is a Conservative MP’s aide The alleged victim claims she was attacked by Sam […]

Former Judge Indicted – Accused of Exchanging Sentences for Nude Photos

October 17, 2016 WJN Administrator 1

A former Arkansas judge accused of inappropriate sexual relationships with defendants was indicted on Monday on federal fraud and bribery charges. Dozens of the defendants have accused former judge Joseph Boeckmann of sexual abuse and misconduct. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

Oscar Pistorius Let Out Of Prison For 4 Hours

1 Dead And 2 Critical In Prison Fight

Girl, 15, Guilty Of Double Murder

Justin Ross Harris – Day 8 Begins

Mother of British UFO expert found dead in Poland says she fears he was SACRIFICED by Satanists

A New Independent Nation Will Be Created in Space Where Earthly Laws Don’t Apply – and Anyone Can Join!

Australia rejects Amnesty’s torture claim on Nauru

10 Killings in 8 Years at NHS Trust

Arrest made On Suspicion Of Rape At The Houses Of Parliament.

Former Judge Indicted – Accused of Exchanging Sentences for Nude Photos