2018 – Page 59 – World Justice News

Prison Hostage Breaks Her Silence

February 13, 2018 Kate Adan 0

On the one year anniversary of the prison riot at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Delaware, where one Correctional Officer was killed, and one was severely injured, a female Counselor who was held […]

Ahmad Khan Rahimi sentenced to life in prison for NY bombing

February 13, 2018 World Justice News 0

The man who set off pressure cooker bombs in New York and New Jersey in 2016 has been sentenced to life. Ahmad Khan Rahimi injured 30 people when he set off a bomb in Manhattan. […]

Ex-football coach Barry Bennell guilty of sex abuse

February 13, 2018 World Justice News 0

Ex-football coach Barry Bennell has been found guilty of multiple sex offences against boys in the 1980s. Liverpool Crown Court heard Bennell had a “power hold” over aspiring players aged between eight and 15 and […]

‘Despicable acts’ at rogue US police unit

February 13, 2018 World Justice News 0

A federal jury has found two Baltimore police officers guilty for their role in a sprawling police corruption case that involved robbing city residents. Daniel Hersl and Marcus Taylor were convicted of racketeering and robbery […]

Couple fined over ‘secret’ house hidden in garage

February 13, 2018 World Justice News 0

A couple have been fined for building a “secret” house inside a garage. The property, complete with front door, was also hidden from view behind a tall wooden fence on an estate in Enderby, Leicestershire. […]

Wanted Woman found hiding from police with a washing basket on her head

February 12, 2018 WHUsBubbles 0

A woman who failed to appear at court was found by police trying to hide with a washing basket on her head. Alfreton Safer Neighbourhood Team wrote on Twitter that a woman had been located […]

Kim Dotcom Begins New Fight to Avoid Extradition to United States

February 12, 2018 World Justice News 0

Should Kim Dotcom and his former Megaupload colleagues be sent to the US to face charges of copyright infringement, racketeering, and money laundering? The New Zealand District Court ruled that they can and in December […]

Barclays Bank charged over Qatar loans

February 12, 2018 World Justice News 0

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged Barclays Bank PLC with “unlawful financial assistance” related to billions of pounds raised from Qatar in 2008. The same charges were bought against Barclays PLC in June last […]

Oxfam Haiti sex claims: Charity to meet government

February 12, 2018 World Justice News 0

Senior Oxfam managers will meet the UK international development secretary later as the charity deals with a fallout from claims of sexual misconduct by its aid workers. Penny Mordaunt wants to hear more from Oxfam […]

Rape attempt on 10-year-old girl in Openshaw

February 11, 2018 World Justice News 0

A man attempted to rape a 10-year-old girl when she became separated from her friends, police have said. The girl was approached by the suspect at about 14:00 GMT on Kincraig Close, Openshaw. She managed […]

Human Rights

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

July 1, 2026 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that […]

Human Rights

Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

June 28, 2026 0

For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime have been brought to trial. Four men appeared at a High Court on Friday […]

Human Rights

Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban

June 25, 2026 0

Those who carry out conversion practices – commonly known as “conversion therapy” – could be jailed for up to five years under landmark new plans. The draft Conversion Practices Bill, which criminalises “abusive acts” aiming […]

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Year: 2018

Prison Hostage Breaks Her Silence

Ahmad Khan Rahimi sentenced to life in prison for NY bombing

Ex-football coach Barry Bennell guilty of sex abuse

‘Despicable acts’ at rogue US police unit

Couple fined over ‘secret’ house hidden in garage

Wanted Woman found hiding from police with a washing basket on her head

Kim Dotcom Begins New Fight to Avoid Extradition to United States

Barclays Bank charged over Qatar loans

Oxfam Haiti sex claims: Charity to meet government

Rape attempt on 10-year-old girl in Openshaw