November 2017 – Page 2 – World Justice News

USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar pleads guilty to sex charges

November 22, 2017 World Justice News 0

Former USA Olympic gymnastics sports doctor Larry Nassar has pleaded guilty to seven charges of sexual assault against women and girls in his care. He was charged with molesting seven girls, many of whom are […]

Meera: The actress in a legal row to prove she’s unmarried

November 22, 2017 World Justice News 0

A Pakistani actress is embroiled in a seven-year-long court case over whether she is married or not. Irtiza Rubab, who is known by her stage name Meera, has acted in commercially successful films, and won […]

Ratko Mladic found guilty of genocide over Bosnia war

November 22, 2017 World Justice News 0

Former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic has been found guilty of genocide for some of the worst atrocities of the 1990s Bosnian war. Known as the “Butcher of Bosnia”, he faced 11 charges, including crimes […]

Graduate with 2:1 sues Oxford for £1m

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

An Oxford graduate’s failure to get a top degree cost him a lucrative legal career, the High Court has heard. Faiz Siddiqui alleges “inadequate” teaching on his modern history course resulted in him getting a […]

Uber concealed huge data breach

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

Uber concealed a hack that affected 57 million customers and drivers, the company has confirmed. The 2016 breach was hidden by the ride-sharing firm which paid hackers $100,000 (£75,000) to delete the data. The company’s […]

UK Government Publishes Advice on ‘Illicit Streaming Devices’

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

The UK’s Intellectual Property Office has today published advice on so-called ‘Illicit Streaming Devices’. Noting the importance of ensuring that copyright holders get paid, the IPO warns that ‘Kodi boxes’ and ‘Android TV boxes’ present […]

Stolen John Lennon items recovered in Berlin

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

German police have recovered more than 100 items stolen from John Lennon’s estate, including three diaries. The diaries were put on display at Berlin police headquarters with other items including a tape recording of a […]

Charlie Rose: CBS sacks talk show host over harassment claims

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

US TV host Charlie Rose has been fired by CBS News following sexual harassment allegations. An email to staff said the presenter’s employment had been “terminated… effective immediately”. It said the move followed the revelation […]

Drug-driving cases dropped over forensics

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

Around 50 drug-driving prosecutions have been dropped because original test results may have been “manipulated”. More than 10,000 cases, including violent crime, may have been affected, police chiefs said. They probed Randox Testing Services in […]

Charles Manson dies aged 83 after four decades in prison

November 20, 2017 World Justice News 0

Charles Manson, the notorious head of a cult which he directed to commit murders, has died in hospital aged 83. He was admitted to Bakersfield hospital in California earlier this month, US media reported. In […]

Human Rights

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

July 1, 2026 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that […]

Human Rights

Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

June 28, 2026 0

For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime have been brought to trial. Four men appeared at a High Court on Friday […]

Human Rights

Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban

June 25, 2026 0

Those who carry out conversion practices – commonly known as “conversion therapy” – could be jailed for up to five years under landmark new plans. The draft Conversion Practices Bill, which criminalises “abusive acts” aiming […]

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Month: November 2017

USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar pleads guilty to sex charges

Meera: The actress in a legal row to prove she’s unmarried

Ratko Mladic found guilty of genocide over Bosnia war

Graduate with 2:1 sues Oxford for £1m

Uber concealed huge data breach

UK Government Publishes Advice on ‘Illicit Streaming Devices’

Stolen John Lennon items recovered in Berlin

Charlie Rose: CBS sacks talk show host over harassment claims

Drug-driving cases dropped over forensics

Charles Manson dies aged 83 after four decades in prison