October 2017 – Page 2 – World Justice News

Convicted killer Jodi Arias sues her former lawyer over tell-all book

October 27, 2017 zoshinuk 0

By Michael Kiefer PHOENIX — Convicted killer Jodi Arias, who knifed and shot her ex-boyfriend in 2008 in his shower, filed a civil lawsuit earlier this week in Maricopa County Superior Court against her former […]

South Africa coffin case: White farmers receive jail terms

October 27, 2017 zoshinuk 0

Two white farmers in South Africa who forced a black man into a coffin have been sentenced to jail for more than 10 years each. Theo Martins Jackson and Willem Oosthuizen were convicted in August […]

People-smuggling raids lead to 11 UK arrests

October 26, 2017 zoshinuk 0

Police have arrested 11 people in the UK after overnight raids, as part of a Europe-wide investigation into people smuggling. Those arrested were detained in London, Birmingham and Gateshead. They are alleged to be part […]

‘Ninja’ burglar, 74, behind 8-year crime spree caught by cops in Japan, report says

October 26, 2017 zoshinuk 0

Authorities in Japan arrested a “ninja” burglar believed to be behind hundreds of break-ins during an eight-year period in Osaka — only to find out he was 74 years old. Mitsuaki Tanigawa stole more than […]

Pakistani hitman wanted for seventy murders arrested in Hungary

October 26, 2017 zoshinuk 0

A Pakistani citizen wanted by police for killing seventy people was arrested in Hungary on Tuesday through cooperation by Hungarian and Austrian authorities, the Austrian Federal Criminal Police Office (BK) said. The 35 year-old man […]

Woman who dreamt of beheading Katie Hopkins found guilty of terror offences

October 26, 2017 zoshinuk 0

By Tom Parmenter, Sky News Correspondent A woman who said she fantasised about beheading Katie Hopkins has been convicted of terrorism offences. Madihah Taheer, 21, from Birmingham, was found guilty at Woolwich Crown Court of […]

Mother ‘assaulted and tied up teen in torture ordeal’ over missing car

October 26, 2017 zoshinuk 0

A mother-of-two has faced court after allegedly subjecting a teenager to horrifying three-day ordeal south of Brisbane. Police found the 19-year-old woman bound in a bedroom at the suburban home in Waterford West by pure […]

New US flight security measures take effect

October 26, 2017 World Justice News 0

New security measures affecting flights into the US are coming into effect, which US authorities say are aimed at reducing the threat of hidden explosives. They include enhanced screening of passengers and electronic devices. About […]

Law student faces jail over Bieber ticket scam

October 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

A law student who duped Justin Bieber fans into buying fake concert tickets has pleaded guilty to fraud. Zainab Pervaiz, 25, set up online sale listings for performances by Bieber, Adele and Beyonce, conning victims […]

Russian Site-Blocking Chiefs Under Investigation For Fraud

October 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

A scandal is emerging in Russia after several officials of Russian site-blocking body Rozcomnadzor were charged with fraud. Those arrested include the watchdog’s spokesman and top lawyer, both of whom have been placed under house […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

Australia

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Human Rights

Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

November 18, 2025 0

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK’s asylum system. Modelled on the policies of Denmark, Shabana Mahmood hopes her proposals will make the country less attractive to illegal migrants and make it […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Month: October 2017

Convicted killer Jodi Arias sues her former lawyer over tell-all book

South Africa coffin case: White farmers receive jail terms

People-smuggling raids lead to 11 UK arrests

‘Ninja’ burglar, 74, behind 8-year crime spree caught by cops in Japan, report says

Pakistani hitman wanted for seventy murders arrested in Hungary

Woman who dreamt of beheading Katie Hopkins found guilty of terror offences

Mother ‘assaulted and tied up teen in torture ordeal’ over missing car

New US flight security measures take effect

Law student faces jail over Bieber ticket scam

Russian Site-Blocking Chiefs Under Investigation For Fraud