June 2017 – Page 2 – World Justice News

Canada’s Supreme Court Orders Google to Remove Search Results Worldwide

June 29, 2017 World Justice News 0

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Canada has ordered Google to remove a company’s websites from search results. The case had nothing to do with copyright but according to music industry group IFPI, […]

Cambodian court upholds prison term for opposition senator Hong Sok Hour

June 29, 2017 World Justice News 0

After a detention and trial period of 450 days, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court sentenced opposition Senator Hong Sok Hour to seven years in prison for displaying a “fake” border treaty between Cambodia and Vietnam […]

Inmate killed after corrections officer stabbed in Nashville mall

June 29, 2017 World Justice News 1

An inmate was shot and killed after an officer-involved shooting at the Vanderbilt Women’s Clinic at 100 Oaks Mall in Nashville. Officials said the shooting happened Wednesday afternoon. Metro Nashville Police said a convicted bank […]

US woman shoots boyfriend in YouTube stunt

June 28, 2017 World Justice News 0

A Minnesota woman has been charged over the fatal shooting of her boyfriend, in what authorities say was a social media stunt gone wrong. Monalisa Perez, 19, was booked into county jail after shooting at […]

Cardinal George Pell charged with sex offences

June 28, 2017 World Justice News 0

Australia’s most senior Catholic figure, Cardinal George Pell, has been charged with sex offences. The charges relate to alleged “historical” incidents, police in the Australian state of Victoria said on Thursday. Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner […]

FACT Threatens Users of ‘Pirate’ Kodi Add-Ons

June 28, 2017 World Justice News 0

UK anti-piracy group FACT is doing its best to scare anyone who goes near a pirate Kodi add-on. After sellers of pirate boxes and add-on developers, streaming users are now on notice as well. It’s […]

Officer Van Dyke takes stand in hearing on Laquan McDonald’s killing

June 28, 2017 WJN Staff 0

The Chicago police officer at the center of a fatal shooting that has rocked the Police Department for 19 months took the witness stand Wednesday in a Cook County courtroom in a surprise development. Officer Jason […]

Arrests in UK over Microsoft scam calls

June 28, 2017 World Justice News 0

Four people have been arrested in the UK following an investigation into scams involving calls from fraudsters pretending to be IT support staff. It follows two years of work by City of London Police and […]

Hearing for current, former Boynton Beach officers accused of beating man

June 28, 2017 WJN Staff 0

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – “There will be a trial” were the adamant words from the lawyer representing Boynton Beach Police Officer Michael Brown after a court hearing Wednesday. The men attended a hearing related […]

Hillsborough: Former Ch Supt David Duckenfield faces 95 manslaughter charges

June 28, 2017 World Justice News 0

Former Ch Supt David Duckenfield faces 95 charges of manslaughter and five other senior figures will be prosecuted over the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. Mr Duckenfield was match commander at the FA Cup semi-final when 96 […]

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 […]

Human Rights

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: June 2017

Canada’s Supreme Court Orders Google to Remove Search Results Worldwide

Cambodian court upholds prison term for opposition senator Hong Sok Hour

Inmate killed after corrections officer stabbed in Nashville mall

US woman shoots boyfriend in YouTube stunt

Cardinal George Pell charged with sex offences

FACT Threatens Users of ‘Pirate’ Kodi Add-Ons

Officer Van Dyke takes stand in hearing on Laquan McDonald’s killing

Arrests in UK over Microsoft scam calls

Hearing for current, former Boynton Beach officers accused of beating man

Hillsborough: Former Ch Supt David Duckenfield faces 95 manslaughter charges