April 2017 – Page 2 – World Justice News

Arkansas executes Kenneth Williams

April 28, 2017 World Justice News 0

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday denied last minute motions seeking to halt the execution of death row inmate Kenneth Williams who was convicted of murdering a cheerleader, then escaped from prison and killed two […]

Passenger dragged off United Airlines plane wins settlement

April 27, 2017 World Justice News 0

The Kentucky doctor dragged off a United Airlines flight from Chicago earlier this month has received a financial settlement from the airline. Lawyers for Dr David Dao, 69, say a condition of the payout is […]

People found in secret cell discovered in Philippine police station

April 27, 2017 World Justice News 0

At least 11 people have been found in a tiny dark room hidden behind a bookcase in a Philippine police station. The captives were discovered during a raid by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), […]

97-year-old describes alleged sexual assault to court

April 27, 2017 World Justice News 0

A 97-year-old North Thompson woman took the witness stand in a Kamloops courtroom on Wednesday, describing a “disgusting” incident last year in which an acquaintance is accused of violently groping her. Brian Byung Koo Lee […]

Woman who stabbed boyfriend cleared of his murder. Jurors heard she feared he would kill her.

April 27, 2017 World Justice News 0

A woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend with a kitchen knife has been cleared of his murder after telling jurors she feared he would kill her. Elizabeth Hart-Browne, 27, broke down in tears as she […]

Royal Marine Alexander Blackman being released from jail tonight.

April 27, 2017 World Justice News 0

Sgt Alexander Blackman, also known as Marine A, will be reunited with his wife Claire this evening when he is let out of Erlestoke prison in Wiltshire weeks after his murder conviction was overturned. Sgt Alexander […]

Terror arrest near Houses of Parliament

April 27, 2017 World Justice News 0

A man who was carrying knives near the Houses of Parliament has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences. The man, in his 20s, was arrested at 14:22 BST by armed police as part of […]

Teen admits planning ‘London bomb attack’

April 27, 2017 World Justice News 0

A 19-year-old man has admitted planning a bomb attack, which may have targeted an Elton John concert in Hyde Park on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Haroon Syed, from Hounslow in west London, was […]

Megaupload User Asks Court to Help Get His Files Back

April 27, 2017 World Justice News 0

Millions of users lost access to their personal files when Megaupload was raided, and after more than half a decade not much has changed. Former Megaupload user Kyle Goodwin has been trying to get his […]

Homicide and knife crime rates ‘up in England and Wales’

April 27, 2017 World Justice News 0

Cases of homicide and knife crime recorded by police in England and Wales are rising, figures suggest. A total of 4.8 million offences were recorded in 2016, up 9% on the previous year. The Office […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Month: April 2017

Arkansas executes Kenneth Williams

Passenger dragged off United Airlines plane wins settlement

People found in secret cell discovered in Philippine police station

97-year-old describes alleged sexual assault to court

Woman who stabbed boyfriend cleared of his murder. Jurors heard she feared he would kill her.

Royal Marine Alexander Blackman being released from jail tonight.

Terror arrest near Houses of Parliament

Teen admits planning ‘London bomb attack’

Megaupload User Asks Court to Help Get His Files Back

Homicide and knife crime rates ‘up in England and Wales’