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Larry Nassar sentenced to 60 years in federal child pornography case

December 8, 2017 World Justice News 0

Larry Nassar, the 54-year-old former MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor whose work took him to multiple Olympic Games, received an effective life sentence when a federal judge on Thursday sentenced him to 60 years in federal prison on child pornography charges. […]

Briton jailed for joining IS in Syria

December 8, 2017 World Justice News 0

A British man who travelled to Syria to join so-called Islamic State has been jailed for 10 years. Mohammed Abdallah was helped by his brother Abdalraouf, who set up a “hub” of communication for would-be […]

Millions ‘stolen’ in NiceHash Bitcoin heist

December 8, 2017 World Justice News 0

“Highly professional” hackers made off with around 4,700 Bitcoin from a leading mining service, a Bitcoin exchange has said. The value of Bitcoin is currently extremely volatile, but at the time of writing, the amount […]

Australia dual citizenship: Two more politicians face scrutiny

December 6, 2017 World Justice News 0

An Australian court will decide the fate of two more politicians caught up in a dual citizenship row that has already unseated nine lawmakers. Dual nationals are not allowed to stand for parliament in Australia. […]

Sydney Loofe: Body of missing Tinder date woman found

December 6, 2017 World Justice News 0

A US woman who vanished last month after going on a Tinder date has been found dead by police, her family says. Sydney Loofe, 24, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was last seen on 15 November after […]

US to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

December 6, 2017 World Justice News 0

US ’s capital, senior administration officials have said. He is due to announce the controversial decision in a speech later. Mr Trump is also expected to approve moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to […]

Reality TV police officer killed on duty

December 6, 2017 World Justice News 0

Tributes have been paid to an on-duty police officer who died along with a 91-year-old woman following a crash on the A4 in Berkshire. PC James Dixon died after the motorcycle he was riding was […]

Man in court over alleged plot to kill British prime minister Theresa May

December 6, 2017 World Justice News 0

A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court accused of a plot to bomb Downing Street security gates and then kill Theresa May. Appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, Naa’imur Zakariyah Rahman, 20, […]

British expat faces Dubai jail for ‘witnessing’ hotel row

November 30, 2017 World Justice News 0

A young British expat faces prison after witnessing a fight in a Dubai hotel lobby, a campaign group says. Asa Hutchinson’s friends got involved in a row with a drunk Swedish man who had fallen […]

Google faces mass legal action in UK over data snooping

November 30, 2017 World Justice News 0

Google is being taken to court, accused of collecting the personal data of millions of users, in the first mass legal action of its kind in the UK. It focuses on allegations that Google unlawfully […]

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Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

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France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]

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Crime and Justice News from around the world

Year: 2017

Larry Nassar sentenced to 60 years in federal child pornography case

Briton jailed for joining IS in Syria

Millions ‘stolen’ in NiceHash Bitcoin heist

Australia dual citizenship: Two more politicians face scrutiny

Sydney Loofe: Body of missing Tinder date woman found

US to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

Reality TV police officer killed on duty

Man in court over alleged plot to kill British prime minister Theresa May

British expat faces Dubai jail for ‘witnessing’ hotel row

Google faces mass legal action in UK over data snooping