2019 – Page 37 – World Justice News

Suspected Serial Killer Denies Involvement In Amsterdam Woman’s Disappearance

June 18, 2019 zoshinuk 0

By Janene Pieters Sjonny W. denies that he was at all involved in the disappearance or death of missing Sabrina Oosterbeek from Amsterdam. In court on Tuesday he confirmed that he saw her the night before her […]

US teenager ‘killed her supposed best friend with help of four other teens because she thought a man she met online would pay her $9million if she sent him photos of the killing’

June 18, 2019 zoshinuk 0

By EMILY CRANE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM An Alaska teenager allegedly killed her supposed best friend after a man she met online promised to pay her $9 million if she sent him photos and videos of the killing. Cynthia […]

Egypt’s ousted president Mohammed Morsi dies during trial

June 17, 2019 World Justice News 0

Egypt’s former President Mohammed Morsi, who was ousted by the military in 2013, has died after fainting in a courtroom, state TV says. A former top figure in the now-banned Islamist movement Muslim Brotherhood, Morsi […]

Phoenix mayor apologises after US police threaten to shoot black family

June 17, 2019 World Justice News 0

The mayor of the US city of Phoenix has apologised after a video allegedly showing police threatening to shoot a black family went viral. Officers were responding to an alleged shoplifting incident last month when […]

Italian George Clooney fraudsters arrested in Thailand

June 17, 2019 World Justice News 0

Two Italians accused of posing as US actor George Clooney to promote a fashion business have been arrested in Thailand after years on the run. Francesco Galdelli, 58, and Vanja Goffi, 45 have been wanted […]

‘Copyright Troll’ Lawyer Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

June 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

Paul Hansmeier, one of the lead attorneys behind the controversial law firm Prenda, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. In addition, he must pay his victims $1.5 million in restitution. The attorney was […]

Hong Kong extradition protests: Government suspends bill

June 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

The Hong Kong government has suspended its highly controversial plan to allow extraditions to mainland China, Chief Executive Carrie Lam has announced. She had previously refused to scrap the bill despite mass protests from Hong […]

Amanda Knox feared attacks and accusations on return to Italy

June 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

Amanda Knox has spoken of the pain of being tried by the media over the murder of her friend, British student Meredith Kercher, in Italy in 2007. The American told the Criminal Justice Festival in […]

Julian Assange: Sajid Javid signs US extradition request

June 13, 2019 World Justice News 0

A request by the US to extradite Julian Assange has been signed by the Home Secretary Sajid Javid ahead of a court hearing on Friday. By certifying the request, Mr Javid has effectively rubber-stamped it […]

Former Michigan dean guilty of neglect in handling of Nassar

June 12, 2019 zoshinuk 0

By DAVID EGGERT LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A former dean who had oversight of now-imprisoned sports doctor Larry Nassar at Michigan State University was found guilty Wednesday of neglect of duty and misconduct in office […]

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: 2019

Suspected Serial Killer Denies Involvement In Amsterdam Woman’s Disappearance

US teenager ‘killed her supposed best friend with help of four other teens because she thought a man she met online would pay her $9million if she sent him photos of the killing’

Egypt’s ousted president Mohammed Morsi dies during trial

Phoenix mayor apologises after US police threaten to shoot black family

Italian George Clooney fraudsters arrested in Thailand

‘Copyright Troll’ Lawyer Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

Hong Kong extradition protests: Government suspends bill

Amanda Knox feared attacks and accusations on return to Italy

Julian Assange: Sajid Javid signs US extradition request

Former Michigan dean guilty of neglect in handling of Nassar