January 2018 – Page 3 – World Justice News

Brazil: Gunmen storm Fortaleza nightclub killing 14

January 27, 2018 World Justice News 0

Gunmen have stormed a nightclub in north-east Brazil, killing at least 14 people. Three cars of attackers swooped in on the venue, located on the outskirts of Fortaleza, during the early hours of Saturday morning. […]

Birmingham pub bombings: Court overturns coroner’s ruling

January 27, 2018 World Justice News 0

A coroner was wrong to restrict the scope of inquests into the Birmingham pub bombings, a court has ruled. In July, coroner Sir Peter Thornton QC decided the names of the alleged perpetrators would not […]

Coincheck: World’s biggest ever digital currency ‘theft’

January 27, 2018 World Justice News 0

One of Japan’s largest digital currency exchanges says it has lost some $534m (£380m) worth of virtual money in a hacking attack on its network. Coincheck suspended deposits and withdrawals for all crypto-currencies except Bitcoin […]

Donald Trump prepared to apologise for Britain First retweets

January 26, 2018 World Justice News 0

US president Donald Trump has said he is prepared to apologise for retweeting posts from a British far-right group. In an interview with ITV’s Piers Morgan, Mr Trump said he knew “nothing” about Britain First […]

New Kodi Addon Tool Might Carry Interesting Copyright Liability Implications

January 25, 2018 World Justice News 0

A tool just released by the TVAddons team might carry interesting copyright implications. Github Browser enables Kodi users to install third-party addons directly from development platform Github. This removes the requirement for sites like TVAddons […]

Turpin case: Parents of tortured children barred from contact

January 25, 2018 World Justice News 0

A judge in California has issued a protective order banning the parents of 13 siblings allegedly held captive in a suburban home from contacting them. David and Louise Turpin, appearing shackled in court, must stay […]

Camels banned from Saudi beauty contest over Botox

January 25, 2018 World Justice News 0

Twelve prized camels have been disqualified from a beauty contest in Saudi Arabia after their owners tried to tweak their good looks with Botox. Thousands of camels are paraded at the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival […]

Michigan State University President Resigns

January 25, 2018 Kate Adan 0

Embattled Michigan State University (MSU) President Lou Anna Simon resigned late Wednesday night following the sentencing of former doctor Larry Nassar. MSU and Simon were excoriated during seven days of often angry, but uplifting testimony by […]

Scandal-hit club shuts amid groping claims

January 24, 2018 World Justice News 0

The Presidents Club says it is to close following allegations that hostesses were groped at its men-only annual charity dinner. It said remaining funds would be distributed to children’s charities “in an efficient manner”. There […]

Grumpy Cat wins $710,000 payout in copyright lawsuit

January 24, 2018 World Justice News 0

A cat made famous online because of its permanent scowl has been awarded $710,000 (£500,000) in a copyright case by a California federal court. Grumpy Cat Limited sued the owners of US coffee company Grenade […]

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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Crime and Justice News from around the world

Month: January 2018

Brazil: Gunmen storm Fortaleza nightclub killing 14

Birmingham pub bombings: Court overturns coroner’s ruling

Coincheck: World’s biggest ever digital currency ‘theft’

Donald Trump prepared to apologise for Britain First retweets

New Kodi Addon Tool Might Carry Interesting Copyright Liability Implications

Turpin case: Parents of tortured children barred from contact

Camels banned from Saudi beauty contest over Botox

Michigan State University President Resigns

Scandal-hit club shuts amid groping claims

Grumpy Cat wins $710,000 payout in copyright lawsuit