April 2018 – Page 4 – World Justice News

South Africa’s top court dismisses Pistorius’ bid to appeal murder sentence

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JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s Constitutional Court has dismissed an application by paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius to appeal his sentence for murdering his girlfriend, legal documents showed on Monday. Pistorious was initially jailed for […]

In the US, you don’t have to kill to be a murderer

April 9, 2018 World Justice News 0

After police killed a burglary suspect in a shootout, the officer was not charged – instead a teenage boy who did not fire the gun has been found guilty of his murder. How do accomplice […]

Man shot dead by police in Romford

April 9, 2018 World Justice News 0

A man believed to be in his 40s has been shot dead by police in east London, Metropolitan Police say. He was said to be making threats in the Collier Row area of Romford, claiming […]

Accountability needed for killing of Gaza civilians

April 9, 2018 zoshinuk 0

The Norwegian Refugee Council expresses its outrage at the killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza by the Israeli military, as they protest for their rights, on their land. The deadly force used by the Israeli […]

Park Geun-hye: South Korea’s ex-leader jailed for 24 years for corruption

April 6, 2018 World Justice News 0

South Korea’s former President Park Geun-hye has been sentenced to 24 years in jail after she was found guilty of abuse of power and coercion. The verdict was broadcast live and represents the culmination of […]

Conor McGregor: UFC fighter charged with assault by NYPD

April 6, 2018 World Justice News 0

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has been charged with assault and criminal mischief by New York City Police Department (NYPD) following an incident at a UFC media day. The former two-weight UFC champion, 29, was […]

US tax agent ‘raped intern at gunpoint’

April 5, 2018 World Justice News 0

A Boston tax agent accused of handcuffing a young intern in his car, putting a gun in her mouth and raping her last summer has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors claim James Clarke invited a 21-year-old […]

Cyclist Juli Briskman sues after losing job for Trump insult

April 5, 2018 World Justice News 0

A US cyclist who was sacked over a viral photo of her making an obscene gesture to President Donald Trump’s motorcade is suing her former employer. Juli Briskman was fired by government contractor Akima LLC […]

Louise Pietrewicz: Remains found in basement 50 years on

April 5, 2018 World Justice News 0

Authorities in New York state have identified the skeletal remains of a woman who vanished from her Long Island farming community over 50 years ago. In October 1966 Louise Pietrewicz, 38 at the time, closed […]

‘Assassination list’ A&E doctor jailed for 12 years

April 5, 2018 World Justice News 0

A former A&E consultant has been jailed for 12 years for possessing firearms with intent to endanger life. Dr Martin Watt, who worked at Monklands Hospital in Airdrie from 1994, was sacked in 2012 following […]

Human Rights

First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

September 22, 2026 0

A Rwandan man, who has been living in north London, has become the first person charged in the UK with offences relating to the 1994 Rwanda genocide, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. Dr […]

Human Rights

UK MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights

September 14, 2026 0

A cross-party group of MPs and peers has identified human rights risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), arguing existing laws are ill-equipped to address the technology’s rapid growth. The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) […]

Human Rights

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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Month: April 2018

South Africa’s top court dismisses Pistorius’ bid to appeal murder sentence

In the US, you don’t have to kill to be a murderer

Man shot dead by police in Romford

Accountability needed for killing of Gaza civilians

Park Geun-hye: South Korea’s ex-leader jailed for 24 years for corruption

Conor McGregor: UFC fighter charged with assault by NYPD

US tax agent ‘raped intern at gunpoint’

Cyclist Juli Briskman sues after losing job for Trump insult

Louise Pietrewicz: Remains found in basement 50 years on

‘Assassination list’ A&E doctor jailed for 12 years