September 2019 – World Justice News

Fugitive on run for 17 years found living in cave by a drone

September 30, 2019 World Justice News 0

Chinese police have arrested a fugitive who’d been on the run for 17 years, after they used drones to spot his cave hideout. The 63-year old, named Song Jiang by the police, had been jailed […]

Orangutan with human rights to begin new life in Florida

September 28, 2019 World Justice News 0

An orangutan which spent 20 years in an Argentine zoo is being moved to a US animal sanctuary after being granted the same legal rights as humans. Lawyers won a landmark appeal for Sandra in […]

Michael Winner’s ex-lover jailed for robbing his widow

September 28, 2019 World Justice News 0

A former lover of film director Michael Winner has been jailed for nine-and-a-half years for a violent robbery against his widow. Geraldine Winner, now 81, was robbed of at least £100,000 worth of jewellery, art […]

Trump impeachment inquiry: Pompeo subpoenaed by House Democrats

September 28, 2019 World Justice News 0

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been ordered by Democrats to turn over documents relating to the Trump administration’s dealings with Ukraine. In a letter, the heads of three House committees subpoenaed Mr Pompeo to […]

Nigerian ‘torture house’: Hundreds freed in Kaduna police raid

September 27, 2019 World Justice News 0

Nearly 500 men and boys have been rescued from a building in the northern city of Kaduna, where the detainees were allegedly sexually abused and tortured, Nigerian police said. Children as young as five were […]

Upskirting lawyer sentenced for London Underground photos

September 27, 2019 World Justice News 0

A former government lawyer who took photos up a woman’s skirt on the London Underground has been sentenced. A policeman spotted Daren Timson-Hunt, 54, with his phone “in between his legs” near a passenger wearing […]

Qandeel Baloch: Brother of murdered social media star jailed

September 27, 2019 World Justice News 0

Three years after her murder, the brother of Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch has been jailed for life. Ms Baloch, 26, was strangled in July 2016, in a murder that shocked Pakistan and the […]

Trump impeachment: Lawmakers see ‘troubling’ whistleblower complaint

September 26, 2019 World Justice News 0

Members of US Congress have seen for the first time a whistleblower complaint against Donald Trump that has led to calls for his impeachment. One Democrat described it as “disturbing” while a Republican said it […]

‘Seahorse’ transgender man loses challenge to be named father

September 26, 2019 World Justice News 0

A transgender man, who has given birth to a child and does not want to be described as “mother” on a birth certificate, has lost a legal battle. Freddy McConnell wanted to be registered as […]

US policeman suspended for arresting two six-year-olds

September 24, 2019 World Justice News 0

A US police officer has been suspended after arresting two six-year-olds at a school in Orlando, Florida. One of the two was handcuffed after throwing a tantrum and kicking a teacher, the girl’s grandmother told […]

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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Month: September 2019

Fugitive on run for 17 years found living in cave by a drone

Orangutan with human rights to begin new life in Florida

Michael Winner’s ex-lover jailed for robbing his widow

Trump impeachment inquiry: Pompeo subpoenaed by House Democrats

Nigerian ‘torture house’: Hundreds freed in Kaduna police raid

Upskirting lawyer sentenced for London Underground photos

Trump impeachment: Lawmakers see ‘troubling’ whistleblower complaint

‘Seahorse’ transgender man loses challenge to be named father

US policeman suspended for arresting two six-year-olds