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 […]

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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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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