April 2019 – Page 5 – World Justice News

Brunei implements stoning to death under new anti-LGBT laws

April 3, 2019 zoshinuk 0

By Yvette Tan Brunei is introducing strict new Islamic laws that make anal sex and adultery offences punishable by stoning to death. The new measures, that come into force on Wednesday, also cover a range […]

Max Clifford’s conviction for sex offences upheld

April 2, 2019 zoshinuk 0

By OLIVIA TOBIN Celebrity publicist Max Clifford‘s conviction for sex offences has been upheld more than a year after his death. The case of the 74-year-old, who died while serving an eight-year prison sentence for indecent […]

Nxivm member admits enslaving woman in a locked room for 2 years

April 2, 2019 zoshinuk 0

By emily-saul A Nxivm cult member who secretly pleaded guilty last week to charges of racketeering conspiracy admitted to keeping her own personal slave locked in a room for two years, newly unsealed court documents […]

Ange Dibenesha: Death of black man in custody sparks online storm

April 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

A major controversy has erupted over the death of a young black man after he was detained by police in Paris. Ange Dibenesha, 31, was arrested in the French capital on Wednesday evening after his […]

US Supreme Court rules inmate has ‘no right to painless death’

April 2, 2019 World Justice News 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that a convicted murderer on death row in Missouri has no right to a “painless death”. The ruling clears the way for the execution of Russell Bucklew, who asked […]

After shocking New York arrest, Avenatti faces court in California

April 1, 2019 zoshinuk 0

By The Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A week after Michael Avenatti’s shocking arrest in New York, the attorney famous for representing porn star Stormy Daniels in legal battles against President Donald Trump will […]

NXIVM defendant: Avenatti was a consultant, now off the case

April 1, 2019 zoshinuk 0

By Robert Gavin NEW YORK — Seagram’s heiress and NXIVM defendant Clare Bronfman told a federal judge on Thursday that embattled celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti briefly served as a “consultant” to her criminal defense team, but […]

Kim Jong-nam murder: Vietnamese woman pleads guilty to lesser charge

April 1, 2019 World Justice News 0

A Vietnamese woman accused of killing Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korea’s leader, has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of causing hurt by potentially deadly means. A Malaysian court sentenced Doan Thi Huong […]

Nipsey Hussle: Rapper shot dead in Los Angeles

April 1, 2019 World Justice News 0

Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle has been shot dead outside his clothing shop, US media report. The 33-year-old was shot a number of times, and was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital, the Los Angeles […]

Australia

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

April 7, 2026 0

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier has been charged over allegations he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Ben Roberts-Smith – who left the defence force in 2013 – was arrested at Sydney airport on Tuesday and will […]

Human Rights

‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

March 28, 2026 0

The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity”. Welcoming the vote, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the wealth of many Western […]

Human Rights

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]

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Month: April 2019