October 2019 – Page 2 – World Justice News

Nusrat Jahan Rafi: Death penalty for 16 who set student on fire

October 24, 2019 World Justice News 0

A Bangladesh court has sentenced 16 people to death for the murder of a student set on fire after accusing her teacher of sexual harassment. Nusrat Jahan Rafi, 19, died in April in Feni, a […]

Trump donors plead not guilty to campaign finance fraud

October 23, 2019 World Justice News 0

Two Trump donors charged with campaign finance crimes have pleaded not guilty before a federal court. New York prosecutors have accused Soviet-born businessmen Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman of conspiring to funnel foreign money to […]

Josh Hanson murder: Britain’s ‘most wanted’ man jailed for life

October 23, 2019 World Justice News 0

A killer once dubbed one of Britain’s most wanted fugitives has been jailed for at least 26 years. Shane O’Brien, 31, evaded police for three-and-a-half years after he slashed Josh Hanson’s neck in Hillingdon, west […]

39 bodies found in lorry container in Essex

October 23, 2019 World Justice News 0

The bodies of 39 people have been found in a lorry container in Essex. The vehicle, believed to have travelled from Bulgaria, was found shortly before 01:40 BST at Waterglade Industrial Park in Grays, police […]

Hesitant hitmen jailed over botched assassination in China

October 22, 2019 World Justice News 0

A group of hitmen have been jailed after repeatedly trying to subcontract a job to each other in Guangxi, China. Businessman Tan Youhui hired a hitman to “take out” his competitor, Wei Mou, for $282,000 […]

Drugs firms reach $260m US opioid settlement

October 22, 2019 World Justice News 0

Four drugs companies have reached a $260m (£200m) deal with two Ohio counties over their role in fuelling the US opioid crisis. The agreement averts a trial that had been scheduled to start in Cleveland. […]

Manchester Arena bomber’s brother denies 22 counts of murder

October 22, 2019 World Justice News 0

The younger brother of the Manchester Arena bomber has denied murdering the 22 victims of the attack. Salman Abedi, 22, detonated a suicide vest as music fans left an Ariana Grande concert, killing 22 people […]

New Europol campaign reveals ‘most wanted’ women fugitives

October 18, 2019 World Justice News 0

The EU’s crime agency Europol has launched a campaign showing its “most wanted” women, accused or convicted of serious and organised crimes. On a dedicated webpage, images of the fugitives are covered with masks that […]

Harry Dunn: Parents ask police to charge crash death suspect

October 18, 2019 World Justice News 0

Harry Dunn’s parents say they expect UK police to charge a US diplomat’s wife in connection with his death. Mr Dunn, 19, died after a collision with a car owned by Anne Sacoolas, who was […]

YouTube Settles Lawsuit With Alleged DMCA Extortion Scammer

October 18, 2019 World Justice News 0

YouTube has settled its DMCA abuse dispute with Nebraska-resident Christopher Brady. The man allegedly extorted several users of the streaming platform by requesting payments in exchange for retracting bogus copyright claims. Brady agreed to pay […]

Human Rights

War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release

May 3, 2026 0

Lawyers acting for convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic are awaiting a decision by a UN court on their bid to release him from jail in The Hague on the grounds he is near […]

Human Rights

US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone

May 2, 2026 0

A US court has issued an order significantly restricting access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail. Friday’s decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily reinstated a requirement that abortion pills be obtained […]

Human Rights

The British Renters’ Rights Act comes into force – what it means for tenants and landlords

May 1, 2026 0

Described as the biggest shake-up to renting in England for more than 30 years, new laws giving tenants more rights start on Friday 1 May 2026. The Renters’ Rights Act aims to give more stability […]

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Month: October 2019

Nusrat Jahan Rafi: Death penalty for 16 who set student on fire

Trump donors plead not guilty to campaign finance fraud

Josh Hanson murder: Britain’s ‘most wanted’ man jailed for life

39 bodies found in lorry container in Essex

Hesitant hitmen jailed over botched assassination in China

Drugs firms reach $260m US opioid settlement

Manchester Arena bomber’s brother denies 22 counts of murder

New Europol campaign reveals ‘most wanted’ women fugitives

Harry Dunn: Parents ask police to charge crash death suspect

YouTube Settles Lawsuit With Alleged DMCA Extortion Scammer