March 2018 – World Justice News

Noor Salman: Pulse nightclub shooter’s widow not guilty

March 30, 2018 World Justice News 0

The widow of a gunman who killed dozens at a Florida nightclub two years ago has been found not guilty of helping him. Noor Salman, 31, was charged with obstruction of justice and aiding Omar […]

Barclays pays $2bn to settle US fraud case

March 29, 2018 World Justice News 0

Barclays has agreed to pay $2bn (£1.4bn) to settle a lawsuit brought by the US government over the sale of mortgage-backed securities. The US alleged that the bank had misled investors about the quality of […]

Venezuela fire: 68 die in Carabobo police station cells

March 29, 2018 World Justice News 0

A fire at a police station in the Venezuelan city of Valencia, in Carabobo state, has left 68 people dead, government officials say. The blaze reportedly started after prisoners set fire to mattresses in an […]

Stormy Daniels seeks Trump testimony on her sex claims

March 28, 2018 World Justice News 0

Adult-film star Stormy Daniels has filed a court motion for US President Donald Trump to testify about her claim that they had a relationship. Her lawyer wants sworn testimony from Mr Trump about a “hush” […]

Alexandre Bissonnette pleads guilty to Quebec mosque attack

March 28, 2018 World Justice News 0

A Canadian man accused of killing six Muslim worshippers at a mosque in Quebec City in 2017 has changed his mind and pleaded guilty to all charges. Alexandre Bissonnette, 28, faced six counts of first-degree […]

Worboys release decision overturned as parole head quits

March 28, 2018 World Justice News 0

A decision by the Parole Board to release the rapist John Worboys has been quashed, prompting the board’s chairman Nick Hardwick to resign. The legal challenge by two victims was upheld by the High Court, […]

William Strampel: Michigan supervisor of Larry Nassar charged

March 28, 2018 World Justice News 0

A former Michigan State University dean who oversaw USA Gymnastics abuser Larry Nassar has himself been arrested for alleged criminal sexual misconduct. William Strampel is accused of inappropriate sexual conduct and of storing nude photos […]

Dotcom Wins Privacy Breach Case Against New Zealand Government

March 26, 2018 World Justice News 0

The Human Rights Tribunal in New Zealand has ruled that the Government violated the Privacy Act by withholding information from Kim Dotcom. The Megaupload founder is now calling for the resignation of New Zealand’s Privacy […]

Billion euro cyber-suspect arrested in Spain

March 26, 2018 World Justice News 0

A cyber-crime mastermind suspected of stealing about £870m (€1bn) has been arrested in Spain. The individual is alleged to be the head of the organised crime gang that ran the Carbanak and Cobalt malware campaigns […]

March For Our Lives: Huge gun-control rallies sweep US

March 24, 2018 World Justice News 0

Mass student-led protests calling for tighter gun control are under way across the United States. The protests – under the banner March For Our Lives – have grown out of a movement calling for change […]

Human Rights

Istanbul’s ex-mayor to stand trial on corruption charges

March 9, 2026 0

The former mayor of Istanbul is due to become the central defendant in a mass corruption trial that his opposition party and rights groups say is politically motivated. Ekrem Imamoglu, 55, faces more than 140 charges […]

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 […]

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Month: March 2018

Noor Salman: Pulse nightclub shooter’s widow not guilty

Barclays pays $2bn to settle US fraud case

Venezuela fire: 68 die in Carabobo police station cells

Stormy Daniels seeks Trump testimony on her sex claims

Alexandre Bissonnette pleads guilty to Quebec mosque attack

Worboys release decision overturned as parole head quits

William Strampel: Michigan supervisor of Larry Nassar charged

Dotcom Wins Privacy Breach Case Against New Zealand Government

Billion euro cyber-suspect arrested in Spain

March For Our Lives: Huge gun-control rallies sweep US