February 2018 – Page 6 – World Justice News

Where should the IS ‘Beatles’ be tried?

February 10, 2018 World Justice News 0

They were allegedly members of an Islamic State cell notorious for killing Western hostages and putting their deaths on camera. Western media dubbed them “the Beatles” because of their British accents. Today one is dead, […]

#MeToo California assemblywoman accused of groping

February 9, 2018 World Justice News 0

A California state assemblywoman who rose to national prominence as a campaigner against sexual assault is now herself accused of misconduct. The state legislature is investigating Democrat Cristina Garcia, who was featured in a Time […]

Woman sold as sex slave on Tampa streets at age 10 helps others survive

February 9, 2018 zoshinuk 0

By Jennifer Leigh TAMPA (WFLA) – Human trafficking is not an easy thg to describe. People often think of the sex trade — massage parlors, strip clubs, prostitution — all very grown-up activities with seemingly faceless, […]

Modern slavery raid at Cornwall flower-picking farm

February 8, 2018 World Justice News 0

About 200 migrants are at the centre of a modern slavery police raid at a Cornwall flower-picking farm. Three men were arrested on suspicion of slavery offences in the raid at Bosahan farm, Manaccan, Helston, […]

‘Cartoonish’ police sketch snares suspect in Pennsylvania theft

February 8, 2018 World Justice News 0

Police in Pennsylvania say they have identified the suspect in a theft case based on a “cartoonish” sketch that was drawn by the victim. Lancaster police say Hung Phoc Nguyen, 44, was recognisable to officers […]

Bruce McArthur: Toronto police find six bodies in flower pots

February 8, 2018 World Justice News 0

Canadian police say they have found the remains of six people at a property connected to a suspected serial killer. Landscaper Bruce McArthur, 66, was charged with the deaths of five men near Toronto’s gay […]

Syria war: Last of British IS ‘Beatles’ gang captured by Kurds

February 8, 2018 World Justice News 0

Two British men believed to be members of a notorious Islamic State group (IS) cell have been seized by Syrian Kurdish fighters, US officials say. Alexanda Kotey, 34, and El Shafee Elsheikh, 29, were the […]

Alabama man arrested after child porn video goes viral

February 7, 2018 World Justice News 0

A US man has been charged with sexually abusing three girls after an online video of him allegedly forcing a sex act on a child went viral, police say. The video had been widely shared […]

Dozens charged for Infraud cyber-crime site

February 7, 2018 World Justice News 0

Thirty-six people have been charged for their alleged involvement in running a cyber-crime service responsible for more than $530m (£381m) of losses. The Infraud Organisation is said to have dealt in stolen credit cards and passwords and […]

White House aide Rob Porter quits as ex-wives allege abuse

February 7, 2018 World Justice News 0

One of US President Donald Trump’s top aides has resigned amid abuse claims from his two ex-wives. White House staff secretary Rob Porter said “these outrageous allegations are simply false” as he announced he would […]

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 […]

Human Rights

Rape trial puts Norway’s royal family in unwelcome glare of public

February 1, 2026 0

When Marius Borg Høiby stands up in room 250 at Oslo district court on Tuesday, at the start of Norway’s biggest trial in years, he will have no moral support from his closest relatives. His […]

Human Rights

France moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex

February 1, 2026 0

France is to enshrine in law the end of so-called “conjugal rights” – the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex. A bill approved on Wednesday in the National Assembly adds a clause […]

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Month: February 2018

Where should the IS ‘Beatles’ be tried?

#MeToo California assemblywoman accused of groping

Woman sold as sex slave on Tampa streets at age 10 helps others survive

Modern slavery raid at Cornwall flower-picking farm

‘Cartoonish’ police sketch snares suspect in Pennsylvania theft

Bruce McArthur: Toronto police find six bodies in flower pots

Syria war: Last of British IS ‘Beatles’ gang captured by Kurds

Alabama man arrested after child porn video goes viral

Dozens charged for Infraud cyber-crime site

White House aide Rob Porter quits as ex-wives allege abuse