2018 – Page 38 – World Justice News

Novichok poisoning: Another Couple exposed to nerve agent

July 5, 2018 World Justice News 0

A man and woman found unconscious in Wiltshire were exposed to Novichok – the same nerve agent that poisoned ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal, police say. The couple, believed to be Charlie Rowley, 45, and Dawn […]

Woman held on suspicion of murdering eight babies at hospital

July 3, 2018 World Justice News 0

A healthcare professional has been arrested on suspicion of murdering eight babies and attempting to kill six others at a hospital. Cheshire Police said the woman’s arrest was a significant step forward in an investigation […]

Paris helicopter prison break for notorious gangster Redoine Faid

July 2, 2018 World Justice News 0

A notorious gangster has escaped by helicopter from a prison in the Paris region, the French authorities say. Redoine Faid was helped by several heavily armed men who created a diversion at the prison entrance […]

‘Voodoo’ nurse Josephine Iyamu guilty of sex trafficking

June 28, 2018 zoshinuk 0

A British nurse has been convicted of trafficking five Nigerian women into Germany to work as prostitutes after subjecting them to voodoo rituals. Josephine Iyamu forced the women to swear oaths to hand over money […]

Man accused of plowing car into Charlottesville protesters facing federal hate crime charges

June 28, 2018 zoshinuk 0

By KATIE BENNERThe New York Times WASHINGTON—James Fields Jr., the suspect in the death of a woman who was mowed down along with other protesters last year outside a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va., was […]

‘Stolen babies’ case: Spanish doctor Vela goes on trial

June 26, 2018 World Justice News 0

A retired gynaecologist aged 85 has become the first person to go on trial in Spain over a scandal said to have involved thousands of babies being taken from their parents over decades. Eduardo Vela […]

US astronaut Buzz Aldrin sues his children for ‘misuse of finances’

June 26, 2018 World Justice News 0

US astronaut Buzz Aldrin is suing two of his children and his former business manager alleging they stole money from him and are slandering his legacy. The lawsuit, which also claims they are stopping him […]

Transgender woman wins pension court battle

June 26, 2018 World Justice News 0

A transgender woman who was unable to access her pension, was discriminated against by UK law, the European Court of Justice has found. The woman – known as MB – was refused the female state […]

Trump calls for deportations without judicial process

June 25, 2018 World Justice News 0

US President Donald Trump has called for speedy deportations that bypass any judicial process in a tweet on Sunday. “When somebody comes in, we must immediately, with no Judges or Court Cases, bring them back […]

Bristol burglary leaves one dead and two critically injured

June 25, 2018 World Justice News 0

A man has died and two other men have suffered life-threatening injuries during a burglary in Bristol. The attack happened in Prewett Street, Redcliffe, just after 01:00 BST. Two men from London, aged 25 and […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

Australia

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Human Rights

Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

November 18, 2025 0

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK’s asylum system. Modelled on the policies of Denmark, Shabana Mahmood hopes her proposals will make the country less attractive to illegal migrants and make it […]

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Crime and Justice News from around the world

Year: 2018

Novichok poisoning: Another Couple exposed to nerve agent

Woman held on suspicion of murdering eight babies at hospital

Paris helicopter prison break for notorious gangster Redoine Faid

‘Voodoo’ nurse Josephine Iyamu guilty of sex trafficking

Man accused of plowing car into Charlottesville protesters facing federal hate crime charges

‘Stolen babies’ case: Spanish doctor Vela goes on trial

US astronaut Buzz Aldrin sues his children for ‘misuse of finances’

Transgender woman wins pension court battle

Trump calls for deportations without judicial process

Bristol burglary leaves one dead and two critically injured