2017 – Page 20 – World Justice News

Teen who allegedly killed mom’s ex-boyfriend to stop beating won’t be indicted

September 26, 2017 zoshinuk 0

by Tribune Media Wire NEW YORK — A grand jury declined to indict a New York City teen accused in the choking death of his mother’s abusive ex-boyfriend, court officials said Monday. Luis Moux, 18, […]

Pakistan’s ex-PM Sharif appears before anti-corruption court, set to be indicted

September 26, 2017 zoshinuk 0

By Drazen Jorgic ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif appeared before an anti-corruption court on Tuesday, kicking off trial proceedings that he says are biased and which threaten to dent his party’s […]

Man caught with kilo of gold hidden in rectum at Sri Lanka airport

September 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

A man has been arrested by Sri Lankan customs authorities after being spotted attempting to smuggle, with “difficulty”, close to a kilo of gold hidden in his rectum. The 45-year-old India-bound passenger was seen behaving […]

Testimony set to begin in Bradenton double-murder trial

September 25, 2017 zoshinuk 0

By Jessica De Leon Bradenton- testimony is set to begin Monday in the trial one of two men still facing charges in the 2015 fatal shooting of a Bradenton couple during a home invasion. Just […]

Surgeon attacked in ‘hate crime’

September 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

A doctor has been stabbed in the back of the neck on his way to a mosque in Greater Manchester, in a suspected hate crime. Consultant surgeon Dr Nasser Kurdy was attacked outside the Altrincham […]

Acid attack suspect, 15, released on bail

September 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

A 15-year-old boy has been released on bail following an acid attack in east London that left six people injured. Six people were injured in what police described as an “altercation” between two groups of […]

‘Extraordinarily brave’ usher halts church shooting by masked gunman

September 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

A masked gunman was stopped mid-attack by an “extraordinarily brave” church usher after killing one person near Nashville, Tennessee. The suspect shot and injured himself during a struggle with 22-year-old Robert Caleb Engle, who was […]

As the Travel Ban expires Trump sets new restrictions

September 25, 2017 World Justice News 0

Citizens of more than half a dozen countries will face new restrictions on entry to the U.S. under a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump on Sunday that will replace his expiring travel ban. “As […]

Orion Krause’s father says family is ‘devastated’ after Groton quadruple murder, asks for police report to remain impounded

September 21, 2017 zoshinuk 0

By Melissa Hanson The father of Orion Krause — the 22-year-old accused of bludgeoning his mother, maternal grandparents and their home health aide to death in Groton — is asking for the police report of […]

Right-to-die cases no longer need court approval after landmark ruling

September 21, 2017 zoshinuk 0

By Caroline Mortimer Doctors and relatives of patients with debilitating illnesses will no longer have to get court permission before withdrawing life support treatment, a high court judge has ruled. It means that if relatives […]

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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Year: 2017

Teen who allegedly killed mom’s ex-boyfriend to stop beating won’t be indicted

Pakistan’s ex-PM Sharif appears before anti-corruption court, set to be indicted

Man caught with kilo of gold hidden in rectum at Sri Lanka airport

Testimony set to begin in Bradenton double-murder trial

Surgeon attacked in ‘hate crime’

Acid attack suspect, 15, released on bail

‘Extraordinarily brave’ usher halts church shooting by masked gunman

As the Travel Ban expires Trump sets new restrictions

Orion Krause’s father says family is ‘devastated’ after Groton quadruple murder, asks for police report to remain impounded

Right-to-die cases no longer need court approval after landmark ruling