2019 – Page 53 – World Justice News

Yale revokes student’s admission over ‘$1.2m bribe’

March 26, 2019 World Justice News 0

Yale University has revoked the admission of a student whose family is accused of spending $1.2m (£907,000) in a bribery scheme to ensure admittance. An ex-football coach allegedly accepted a $400,000 bribe to fraudulently mark […]

Article 13: Memes exempt as EU backs controversial copyright law

March 26, 2019 World Justice News 0

Copyright laws which critics say could change the internet have been voted in by the European Parliament. The new rules, including the controversial Article 13, will hold tech firms responsible for material posted without copyright […]

Charges against Jussie Smollett ‘dropped’

March 26, 2019 World Justice News 0

Prosecutors have dropped all charges against US actor Jussie Smollett for allegedly staging a racist and homophobic attack. The Empire star attended a court hearing in Chicago on Tuesday, where a judge sealed the case. […]

Fart bullying case: Engineer contests A$1.8m court ruling

March 26, 2019 World Justice News 0

A worker in Australia who claims his ex-supervisor repeatedly broke wind at him has appealed against a court ruling that found he was not bullied. David Hingst said his former colleague Greg Short would “lift […]

Joshua Boyle: Canadian ex-hostage in court on assault charges

March 26, 2019 World Justice News 0

A Canadian man held hostage for five years in Afghanistan has gone on trial accused of sexual assault, unlawful confinement and other offences. Joshua Boyle, 35, has pleaded not guilty to all 19 charges against […]

Michael Avenatti: Stormy Daniels ex-lawyer accused of fraud

March 26, 2019 World Justice News 0

US lawyer Michael Avenatti, who represented porn star Stormy Daniels in her lawsuit against President Trump, has been arrested on fraud charges. Prosecutors say he tried to extort more than $20m (£15m) from Nike, threatening […]

Trump-Russia inquiry: President ‘did not conspire with Russia’

March 24, 2019 World Justice News 0

President Trump’s campaign did not conspire with Russia during the 2016 election campaign, according to Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report. A summary of Mr Mueller’s report released on Sunday did not draw a conclusion as […]

Trump-Russia: Special counsel Robert Mueller delivers report

March 23, 2019 World Justice News 0

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has submitted his long-awaited report on alleged collusion between Russia and President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign. A justice department official said Mr Mueller’s report did not recommend any further indictments. The […]

Arrests shut down illegal TV streaming gang

March 22, 2019 World Justice News 0

Police raids across Europe have broken up a sophisticated operation that pirated and resold net-based TV (IPTV) channels. Five people have been arrested and dozens of servers shut down as a result of raids in […]

Cesar Sayoc: US mail bombs suspect pleads guilty

March 22, 2019 World Justice News 0

Cesar Sayoc, the Florida man suspected of a mail-bombing campaign targeting critics of President Donald Trump has pleaded guilty in federal court. Mr Sayoc, 56, could be jailed for life for his criminal charges, which […]

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France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]

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France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

August 12, 2026 0

France has banned unsolicited telemarketing phone calls, in what a consumer group is hailing as a “small revolution” for the sales industry. From Tuesday, unsolicited calls are prohibited for businesses in all sectors – but […]

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Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring

July 22, 2026 0

Police in Ethiopia say they have arrested 17 suspects including the alleged leader of what they say is a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking network. The gang is accused of “the deaths of 60 migrants”, sexually […]

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Year: 2019

Yale revokes student’s admission over ‘$1.2m bribe’

Article 13: Memes exempt as EU backs controversial copyright law

Charges against Jussie Smollett ‘dropped’

Fart bullying case: Engineer contests A$1.8m court ruling

Joshua Boyle: Canadian ex-hostage in court on assault charges

Michael Avenatti: Stormy Daniels ex-lawyer accused of fraud

Trump-Russia inquiry: President ‘did not conspire with Russia’

Trump-Russia: Special counsel Robert Mueller delivers report

Arrests shut down illegal TV streaming gang

Cesar Sayoc: US mail bombs suspect pleads guilty