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

Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

Human Rights

European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

Human Rights

France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]

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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’