June 2018 – Page 2 – World Justice News

Canada legalises recreational cannabis use

June 20, 2018 World Justice News 0

Canada’s parliament has passed a law legalising the recreational use of marijuana nationwide. The Cannabis Act passed its final hurdle on Tuesday in a 52-29 vote in the Senate. The bill controls and regulates how […]

Locked up in Canada for eight months ‘over name mix-up’

June 18, 2018 World Justice News 0

A Canadian citizen was held by immigration authorities for eight months in a top-security prison when he was mistaken for a refugee with a different name. Now, he’s suing the Canadian government for C$10m ($7.6m, […]

Audi chief Rupert Stadler arrested in diesel emissions probe

June 18, 2018 World Justice News 0

The chief executive of German carmaker Audi, Rupert Stadler, has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the diesel emissions scandal. A spokesman for Volkswagen, which owns Audi, confirmed he was being held. Munich […]

New Jersey arts festival: One shooter dead and 22 injured

June 18, 2018 World Justice News 0

At least 22 people, including a 13-year-old boy, were injured in a gun attack at an all-night arts festival in Trenton, in the US state of New Jersey. Police say at least two men opened […]

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New York sues Trump Foundation, alleging ‘extensive’ lawbreaking

June 15, 2018 World Justice News 0

New York’s attorney general is suing the Trump Foundation, as well as Donald Trump and his children, alleging “extensive and persistent” lawbreaking. Barbara Underwood said the charitable foundation had engaged in “unlawful political co-ordination” designed […]

Man jailed for plotting revenge on authorities

June 13, 2018 World Justice News 0

A man “obsessed with revenge” against the legal system after losing a court case has been jailed for 15 years. A police raid on the Halifax home of Ashkan Ebrahimi in October 2015 discovered chemicals, […]

Jean-Pierre Bemba: ICC orders release of Congo ‘warlord’

June 13, 2018 World Justice News 0

Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have ordered the release of former Democratic Republic of Congo rebel leader and Vice-President Jean-Pierre Bemba. Last week, appeal judges overturned his 2016 conviction on charges of war […]

Anti-Piracy Lawyers Sentenced to Prison For Defrauding Copyright Holders

June 13, 2018 World Justice News 0

Three lawyers who specialized in anti-piracy litigation on behalf of the movie and TV industries have been convicted of defrauding them out of millions. The trio, from the Johan Schlüter law firm, were required to […]

‘Same roof’ victim compensation rule faces legal challenge

June 11, 2018 World Justice News 0

By Clive Coleman Legal correspondent, BBC News A woman sexually abused by her stepfather between the ages of four and 16 is challenging a law which stops victims of crime who lived under the “same […]

India WhatsApp ‘child kidnap’ rumours claim two more victims

June 11, 2018 World Justice News 0

Indian police have arrested 16 people after two men became the latest victims of hysteria over WhatsApp rumours of child kidnappers. The men had stopped to ask directions in north-eastern Assam state when they were […]

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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

Month: June 2018

Canada legalises recreational cannabis use

Locked up in Canada for eight months ‘over name mix-up’

Audi chief Rupert Stadler arrested in diesel emissions probe

New Jersey arts festival: One shooter dead and 22 injured

New York sues Trump Foundation, alleging ‘extensive’ lawbreaking

Man jailed for plotting revenge on authorities

Jean-Pierre Bemba: ICC orders release of Congo ‘warlord’

Anti-Piracy Lawyers Sentenced to Prison For Defrauding Copyright Holders

‘Same roof’ victim compensation rule faces legal challenge

India WhatsApp ‘child kidnap’ rumours claim two more victims