March 2017 – Page 3 – World Justice News

War Crimes Court Orders Former Congo Militia Leader to Pay Victims

March 27, 2017 zoshinuk 0

THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court on Friday found Congolese former militia leader Germain Katanga liable for $1 million in damages to his victims, in a landmark ruling for the permanent war crimes tribunal.Judges […]

Crime boss Terry Adams loses his appeal as judges order he must hand over £700,000 from proceeds of crime

March 27, 2017 zoshinuk 0

A former gangster kingpin has lost his appeal over how much he has to pay back from his days of crime after telling judges he felt “like a ponce”. Terry Adams was ordered to hand […]

Rape scandal: Sailor’s navy hazing convictions quashed

March 27, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

A sailor who admitted to his part in an Australian navy hazing and rape scandal involving a rubber chicken has had some of his convictions quashed. Able Seaman Rohan Martin Angre pleaded guilty in 2014 […]

Judge’s deadline near in Pulse victims’ suit

March 27, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

ORLANDO, Fla. — A judge is set to decide whether to toss a lawsuit brought by victims of the Orlando nightclub massacre against the gunman’s employer and wife out of federal court. U.S. District Judge […]

One dead and 14 injured in Cincinnati nightclub shooting

March 26, 2017 World Justice News 0

One person has been killed and 15 others injured in a shooting at the Cameo Night Club in Cincinnati, Ohio. A “dispute” between several men escalated into a gunfight in the crowded venue, Police Chief […]

Westminster terror attack arrest in Birmingham

Westminster terror attack: Man arrested in Birmingham

March 26, 2017 World Justice News 0

A man has been arrested in Birmingham by police investigating the Westminster terror attack, in which four people were killed. The Met Police said the 30-year-old was being held on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. […]

Taiwan’s constitutional court hears landmark gay marriage case

March 24, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

Taiwan’s constitutional court began hearing a landmark case on Friday that could make the island the first place in Asia to allow same-sex marriage. A panel of 14 grand justices will hear a debate over […]

London Terror Attack leaves 4 dead and at least 40 injured

March 23, 2017 World Justice News 0

Four people have died and at least 40 were injured after an attacker drove a car along a pavement in Westminster, stabbed a policeman and was shot dead by police in the grounds of Parliament. […]

Former football coach Barry Bennel denies 20 child sex offences

March 22, 2017 zoshinuk 0

Former football coach Barry Bennell has pleaded not guilty to 20 charges of historic child sexual abuse against four boys in the 1980s. The 63-year-old appeared via videolink from prison at Chester Crown Court. Mr […]

Mining companies to appeal silicosis class action ruling

March 22, 2017 zoshinuk 0

South Africa – Six gold mining companies will on Wednesday, appeal against a High Court judgment giving the go-ahead for class action by miners affected by silicosis. Their application will be heard in the Supreme […]

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 […]

Human Rights

Russian archaeologist can be sent to Ukraine for trial, Polish judge rules

March 19, 2026 0

A judge in Poland has ruled that Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin can be extradited to Ukraine, although his defence says he will appeal. Butyagin is being held in a Warsaw prison for allegedly conducting illegal […]

Human Rights

Istanbul’s ex-mayor to stand trial on corruption charges

March 9, 2026 0

The former mayor of Istanbul is due to become the central defendant in a mass corruption trial that his opposition party and rights groups say is politically motivated. Ekrem Imamoglu, 55, faces more than 140 charges […]

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Month: March 2017

War Crimes Court Orders Former Congo Militia Leader to Pay Victims

Crime boss Terry Adams loses his appeal as judges order he must hand over £700,000 from proceeds of crime

Rape scandal: Sailor’s navy hazing convictions quashed

Judge’s deadline near in Pulse victims’ suit

One dead and 14 injured in Cincinnati nightclub shooting

Westminster terror attack: Man arrested in Birmingham

Taiwan’s constitutional court hears landmark gay marriage case

London Terror Attack leaves 4 dead and at least 40 injured

Former football coach Barry Bennel denies 20 child sex offences

Mining companies to appeal silicosis class action ruling