August 2017 – Page 3 – World Justice News

Detective jailed for filming sex act in child’s bedroom

August 18, 2017 World Justice News 0

A detective has been jailed for filming performing a sex act on himself in a child’s bedroom while on duty. Bedfordshire Police Detective Constable Jamal Hassan, 36, admitted four counts of misconduct in public office. […]

Barcelona attack: Key suspect Moussa Oukabir confirmed dead

August 18, 2017 World Justice News 0

The key suspect in Thursday’s Barcelona attack, Moussa Oukabir, has been named as one of five men killed by police in the other attack site, Cambrils. Police had earlier said they were searching for Oukabir […]

Spain Terror Attacks: 14 die in Barcelona and Cambrils Police kill suspects in 2nd attack

August 18, 2017 World Justice News 0

Fourteen people died and dozens were hurt when a van hit crowds on Las Ramblas, Barcelona on Thursday. The driver fled and is still at large. Spanish police say they have also killed five suspected […]

10-year-old rape victim denied abortion by Indian Supreme Court given birth to baby girl

August 17, 2017 World Justice News 0

A 10-year-old rape victim who was denied permission for an abortion by the Indian Supreme Court last month has given birth to a baby girl. The girl is not aware that she has given birth. […]

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for six months

August 17, 2017 zoshinuk 0

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been jailed for six months for taking part in the 2014 pro-democracy protests. He was tried and found guilty of unlawful assembly last year, and sentenced to community service. […]

Judge denies appellate bond for Dalia Dippolito

August 16, 2017 World Justice News 0

Palm Beach County Judge Glenn Kelley denied a request from the Boynton Beach woman’s attorneys for an appellate bond while she appeals her 16-year prison sentence for hiring an undercover police officer, who was posing as a […]

Court rules mother can ditch child’s middle name

August 16, 2017 World Justice News 0

A woman can get rid of her child’s middle name because of its “association with a notorious public figure”, a judge has ruled. The mother argued the name, which cannot be known for legal reasons, […]

App iTrump wins trademark fight against Trump Organization

August 16, 2017 World Justice News 0

An app developer appears to have prevailed in a long-running trademark war against the US president’s business operation. The creator of iTrump first clashed with the Trump Organization in January 2011, when the billionaire’s lawyers alleged […]

Manchester attack: ‘Hero’ denies bank card and mobile phone theft

August 16, 2017 World Justice News 0

A man who was hailed a hero after the Manchester Arena attack has denied stealing a bank card and mobile phone at the venue on the night of the blast. Chris Parker, 33, of no […]

Model kidnap: Police arrest suspect’s brother

August 16, 2017 World Justice News 0

The brother of the alleged captor of British model Chloe Ayling has been arrested, police have said. Michal Konrad Herba, 36, was held on a European Arrest Warrant at an address in Tividale, West Midlands. […]

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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: August 2017

Detective jailed for filming sex act in child’s bedroom

Barcelona attack: Key suspect Moussa Oukabir confirmed dead

Spain Terror Attacks: 14 die in Barcelona and Cambrils Police kill suspects in 2nd attack

10-year-old rape victim denied abortion by Indian Supreme Court given birth to baby girl

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for six months

Judge denies appellate bond for Dalia Dippolito

Court rules mother can ditch child’s middle name

App iTrump wins trademark fight against Trump Organization

Manchester attack: ‘Hero’ denies bank card and mobile phone theft

Model kidnap: Police arrest suspect’s brother