January 2017 – Page 5 – World Justice News

Pakistani police rescue 24 from organ trafficking gang

January 24, 2017 zoshinuk 0

“We will remove your kidney, and you will receive 300,000 rupees [£2,300].” Sadi Ahmed was held hostage for three months by an organ trafficking gang. In October last year, he was one of 24 people […]

Giulio Regeni: Egypt airs video of murdered Italian student

January 24, 2017 zoshinuk 0

Egyptian state television has aired a video of murdered Italian student Giulio Regeni, showing him being asked for money weeks before his death. Footage shows the 28-year-old speaking to the head of a Cairo street […]

Moment Of Truth! Steve Harvey In Court Today For Racist Rant Trial

January 24, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

Steve Harvey is expected in court all week for his racist rant trial, RadarOnline.com has learned. According to court documents filed in Texas by the TV comedian, he is expected to attend court proceedings from […]

UK Government loses Supreme Court case over Article 50

January 24, 2017 World Justice News 0

Theresa May needs the approval of Parliament to trigger the Brexit process, Britain’s most senior judges have ruled. The Supreme Court has decided by a vote of 8 to 3 that MPs must be given […]

Garland trial: Police extinguished smouldering burn barrel, found bone, tooth, glasses

January 24, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

The burn barrel on the farm where the Crown believes Douglas Garland disposed of his victims was left smouldering overnight after the initial police raid, court heard Monday. Staff Sgt. Timothy Walker testified he went […]

Verdict expected for Calgary mother who treated sick son holistically

January 23, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

A woman who treated her son with holistic remedies including dandelion tea and oil of oregano before he died of a strep infection is expected to learn her fate today. Tamara Lovett, 48, is accused […]

Girl Who Convinced Teen Who Liked Her To Commit Suicide, Just Learned Some Bad News In Court

January 22, 2017 zoshinuk 0

On March 6, the 20-year-old Massachusetts woman Michelle Carter who encouraged her 17-year-old boyfriend to commit suicide over text message finally goes to court on manslaughter charges. Because she sent the confused and depressed teen […]

UK judges change court rules on child contact for violent fathers

January 22, 2017 zoshinuk 0

Senior judges are taking steps to end the presumption that a father must have contact with a child where there is evidence of domestic abuse that would put the child or mother at risk. The […]

Police were hoping to rescue Likneses and Nathan O’Brien at Garland family farm, court hears

January 21, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

Police conducted a frantic search of Douglas Garland’s family farm in hopes of rescuing a Calgary couple and their grandson who had disappeared days earlier, court heard Friday. But Calgary police homicide Det. Mike Shute, […]

Trump presidency off to a fiery start

January 21, 2017 World Justice News 1

The Donald Trump presidency began with tradition but was also marred by the worst protest violence ever seen on inauguration day. Trump attended three inaugural balls in Washington. He told the many supporters gathered at the balls […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

Australia

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Human Rights

Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

November 18, 2025 0

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK’s asylum system. Modelled on the policies of Denmark, Shabana Mahmood hopes her proposals will make the country less attractive to illegal migrants and make it […]

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Month: January 2017