May 2020 – Page 3 – World Justice News

Scott Johnson death: Australian man arrested in gay hate killing cold case

May 13, 2020 World Justice News 0

Australian police have charged a man with the decades-old murder of a gay US student in Sydney. The body of Scott Johnson, 27, was found at the bottom of beach cliffs in 1988. Police ruled […]

Ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort to serve sentence at home amid virus fears

May 13, 2020 World Justice News 0

Ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been released from prison to serve the remainder of his sentence at home due to Covid-19 fears. He had served a little over a year of a seven-and-a-half year […]

US Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump’s tax returns

May 13, 2020 World Justice News 0

The US Supreme Court has heard arguments on whether President Donald Trump should be allowed to keep his financial records secret, in a major showdown over presidential powers. Mr Trump has refused to share documents […]

Harry Dunn crash: Suspect Anne Sacoolas ‘wanted internationally’

May 11, 2020 World Justice News 0

The suspect in the crash which killed Harry Dunn is “wanted internationally” after an Interpol notice. Mr Dunn 19, died after a crash in Northamptonshire in August and US national Anne Sacoolas is suspected of […]

Coronavirus: Public urged to watch out for fake products after ‘surge’ in reports

May 9, 2020 World Justice News 0

The public have been warned to stay vigilant to criminals selling fake coronavirus-related products. The Local Government Association said some councils have seen a “significant surge” in reports of scams by those seeking to exploit […]

Ahmaud Arbery: 2 charged with felony murder and aggravated assault

May 9, 2020 World Justice News 0

The case of Ahmaud Arbery drew national attention when video of his death in the US state of Georgia emerged on Tuesday. Mr Arbery, an unarmed black man, was jogging in February when Gregory McMichael […]

Carlos Ghosn: Turkey charges seven over escape from Japan

May 9, 2020 World Justice News 0

Prosecutors in Turkey have charged seven people in connection with ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn’s escape from Japan in December. Four pilots, two other flight attendants, and an airline executive are accused of helping him flee […]

Ethiopian court jails ex-minister for corruption

May 9, 2020 World Justice News 0

A court in Bahirdar, northern Ethiopia, has sentenced the country’s former communications minister and close ally of late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi to six years in prison for corruption. Bereket Simon was arrested in January […]

Malawi’s top court rejects Mutharika’s poll appeal

May 9, 2020 World Justice News 0

Malawi’s Supreme Court has upheld the invalidation of last year’s presidential election results and ruled that Peter Mutharika was not duly elected. In February, the Constitutional Court nullified the results after the opposition parties challenged […]

Ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn charges of lying to FBI dropped

May 8, 2020 World Justice News 0

The US Department of Justice is moving to drop the criminal charges against former national security adviser Michael Flynn. Flynn was among the former aides to President Donald Trump convicted during the special counsel’s investigation […]

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Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

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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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Month: May 2020

Scott Johnson death: Australian man arrested in gay hate killing cold case

Ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort to serve sentence at home amid virus fears

US Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump’s tax returns

Harry Dunn crash: Suspect Anne Sacoolas ‘wanted internationally’

Coronavirus: Public urged to watch out for fake products after ‘surge’ in reports

Ahmaud Arbery: 2 charged with felony murder and aggravated assault

Carlos Ghosn: Turkey charges seven over escape from Japan

Ethiopian court jails ex-minister for corruption

Malawi’s top court rejects Mutharika’s poll appeal

Ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn charges of lying to FBI dropped