October 2018 – Page 3 – World Justice News

YouTube: New EU Copyright Law Could “Drastically Change the Internet”

October 23, 2018 World Justice News 0

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has issued a stark warning over the amendments to copyright law recently voted on by the EU Parliament. Wojcicki says the current wording of Article 13 threatens to “shut down” the […]

Poisoned baby food: German jailed for attempted murder

October 23, 2018 World Justice News 0

A man who contaminated adult and baby food in Germany has been sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison for attempted murder and extortion. The 54-year-old admitted placing poisoned jars of food in supermarkets and blackmailing […]

Four police officers guilty over scuffle that left man brain-damaged and paralysed

October 22, 2018 World Justice News 0

Four police officers involved in an incident which left a man brain damaged and paralysed have been found guilty of wrongdoing by a misconduct panel. Julian Cole was involved in a scuffle with police officers […]

Phoenix activist arrested in southern Mexico while participating in migrant caravan

October 22, 2018 zoshinuk 0

Daniel González Arizona Republic An immigrant activist from Phoenix has been arrested in southern Mexico while taking part in a large caravan of several thousand migrants from Central America headed for the U.S. border. Irineo Mujica was one of […]

Murder Trial Begins Monday (22 October 2018) for Alleged Gunman in Uptown Garage Killing

October 22, 2018 zoshinuk 0

By Courtney Gilmore The capital murder trial begins Monday for the man suspected in the killing of a Dallas pediatric dentist three years ago. Authorities allege that in September 2015, Kristopher Love, 33, was hired as the […]

Albania Arrests Two Socialist Ex-MPs on Graft Charges

October 22, 2018 zoshinuk 0

Albanian authorities arrested two former MPs from the governing Socialist Party over accusations of corruption and organised crime amid a major crackdown on alleged drug traffickers. Albanian police arrested former Socialist Party MPs Arben Ndoka […]

Jury deciding if Gargasoulas fit for trial

October 22, 2018 zoshinuk 0

A driver accused of killing six people during a rampage through Melbourne’s Bourke Street believes God will exonerate him of guilt before a comet strikes earth, the Supreme Court has been told. James “Dimitrious” Gargasoulas […]

Australia sexual abuse: National apology delivered to victims

October 22, 2018 World Justice News 0

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has given a national apology to victims of child sexual abuse. Hundreds of people gathered in Canberra on Monday to hear Mr Morrison deliver the emotional address in parliament. It […]

Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi Arabia says journalist killed in fight

October 20, 2018 World Justice News 0

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in a fight in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, the country’s state TV reports, quoting an initial inquiry. Deputy intelligence chief Ahmad al-Assiri and Saud al-Qahtani, senior aide to Crown […]

Harvey Weinstein accuser told to delete phone files

October 18, 2018 World Justice News 0

One of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers was told by police to delete any files from her phone that she wanted to keep private, prosecutors have admitted. Assistant District Attorney Joan Illuzzi-Orbon said the complainant was told […]

Human Rights

Kenyan doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie given life sentence for murdering 191 people

November 6, 2026 0

A Kenyan court has sentenced the leader of a doomsday cult, Paul Mackenzie, to 200 years in prison for murdering 191 people, all but one of them children. Alongside 28 others, Mackenzie was found guilty […]

Human Rights

All 548 death row inmates in California to have sentences changed to life in prison

November 6, 2026 0

Governor Gavin Newsom said he’ll commute all death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He made the announcement as he prepares to leave office after eight years in […]

Australia

Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison

October 26, 2026 0

A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia has lost his bid to overturn a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite – the salty yeast-based spread that has become a national symbol. Andre McKechnie argued […]

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Month: October 2018

YouTube: New EU Copyright Law Could “Drastically Change the Internet”

Poisoned baby food: German jailed for attempted murder

Four police officers guilty over scuffle that left man brain-damaged and paralysed

Phoenix activist arrested in southern Mexico while participating in migrant caravan

Murder Trial Begins Monday (22 October 2018) for Alleged Gunman in Uptown Garage Killing

Albania Arrests Two Socialist Ex-MPs on Graft Charges

Jury deciding if Gargasoulas fit for trial

Australia sexual abuse: National apology delivered to victims

Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi Arabia says journalist killed in fight

Harvey Weinstein accuser told to delete phone files