2017 – Page 12 – World Justice News

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 […]

New Zealand’s ruling National Party guilty of Eminem copyright infringement

October 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

New Zealand’s ruling National Party must pay $600,000 for infringing the copyrights of Eminem’s track “Lose Yourself” in a 2014 election spot. The ruling is significant, not least because the party’s political leader at the […]

Poker player Phil Ivey loses £7.7m punto banco casino case

October 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

One of the world’s top poker players, Phil Ivey, has lost a Supreme Court bid to reclaim £7.7m of winnings withheld by a London casino for five years. The American was challenging a Court of Appeal […]

Indonesia Public Floggings Top 500

October 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

More than 530 people have been publicly flogged in Indonesia’s Aceh province since a new Islamic criminal code was enacted in October 2015, new figures show. People caned include hundreds of men and women punished for “victimless crimes” such […]

5 teenagers charged after rock kills van passenger in Michigan

October 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

Five teenagers have been charged with second-degree murder in Michigan after a rock thrown from a highway overpass killed a man in a passing van. The 6lb (2.7kg) stone smashed through the vehicle’s windshield and […]

‘Barbaric’ child cruelty couple jailed

October 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

A “barbaric” couple who forced a child to sleep in an outhouse where the youngster developed trench foot have been jailed. “Damp and cold” conditions caused the girl to develop the condition – which was […]

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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Crime and Justice News from around the world

Year: 2017

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

New Zealand’s ruling National Party guilty of Eminem copyright infringement

Poker player Phil Ivey loses £7.7m punto banco casino case

Indonesia Public Floggings Top 500

5 teenagers charged after rock kills van passenger in Michigan

‘Barbaric’ child cruelty couple jailed