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

Double murderer awarded £7,500 compensation over human rights breaches

January 2, 2026 0

A double murderer has been awarded £7,500 compensation by the High Court over breaches of his human rights. Fuad Awale, who is serving a life sentence for shooting two teenagers in the head in 2011, […]

Human Rights

US plans to start checking all tourists’ social media

December 10, 2025 0

All tourists – including those from Britain – will have to undergo a social media screening before being allowed entry into the US under new plans being considered by the country’s border force. At the […]

Australia

Children locked out of social media apps after Australia’s world-first ban

December 10, 2025 0

Australia’s world-first social media ban for children has taken effect, with throngs of teenagers waking up to find their accounts have gone dark. Others tell BBC they have already snuck past barriers and will continue […]

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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