May 2021 – World Justice News

Ex-US airline pilot admits lewd act in cockpit mid-flight

May 30, 2021 World Justice News 0

A former US airline pilot has admitted committing a “lewd, indecent, or obscene act” during a flight last year. Michael Haak, 60, exposed himself to the female first officer in the cockpit and watched pornography […]

Florida shooting: Two dead, more than 20 wounded in Hialeah

May 30, 2021 World Justice News 0

At least two people have died and more than 20 were wounded in a shooting outside a concert hall in Florida. The shooting took place between 24:00-01:00 local time (04:00-05:00 GMT) in Hialeah, a city […]

Triller Files Three New Lawsuits Against Jake Paul Boxing Match Pirates

May 30, 2021 World Justice News 0

Triller’s legal campaign against entities that allegedly streamed the Jake Paul boxing match is on the move again after three new lawsuits were filed in a California court on Thursday. The suits target several companies […]

Canada mourns as remains of 215 children found at indigenous school

May 29, 2021 World Justice News 0

A mass grave containing the remains of 215 children has been found in Canada at a former residential school set up to assimilate indigenous people. The children were students at the Kamloops Indian Residential School […]

William Amos: Politician apologises after urinating during video call

May 28, 2021 World Justice News 0

A Canadian politician has apologised after urinating during virtual video parliamentary proceedings. It was the second such mishap involving William Amos, who represents Pontiac in Quebec. Last month, he appeared naked on a video call […]

Bitcoin mine found stealing electricity

May 28, 2021 World Justice News 0

A suspected Bitcoin “mining” operation illegally stealing electricity has been found by police who were searching for a cannabis farm. Officers had been tipped off about the site on the Great Bridge Industrial Estate, Sandwell, […]

Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns

May 28, 2021 World Justice News 0

Black Lives Matter’s co-founder says she is resigning from its foundation, but not because of what she called right-wing attempts to discredit her. Patrisse Cullors said Friday would be her last day at the foundation, […]

Ryan Giggs appears at crown court accused of coercive control

May 28, 2021 World Justice News 0

Wales boss and ex-Manchester United player Ryan Giggs will go on trial in January accused of headbutting his ex-girlfriend and controlling her. Mr Giggs, 47, allegedly assaulted Kate Greville, 36, and caused her actual bodily […]

San Jose shooting: Eight killed in California rail yard shooting

May 26, 2021 World Justice News 0

A gunman has killed eight people at a commuter train yard in California. The shooting took place at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) rail yard in San Jose. Officials say the victims include […]

Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell charged with murder

May 26, 2021 World Justice News 0

Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, a US couple at the centre of a bizarre and long-running criminal investigation, have been charged with murder. Both face first-degree murder charges for the death of Vallow’s children from […]

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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Month: May 2021

Ex-US airline pilot admits lewd act in cockpit mid-flight

Florida shooting: Two dead, more than 20 wounded in Hialeah

Triller Files Three New Lawsuits Against Jake Paul Boxing Match Pirates

Canada mourns as remains of 215 children found at indigenous school

William Amos: Politician apologises after urinating during video call

Bitcoin mine found stealing electricity

Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns

Ryan Giggs appears at crown court accused of coercive control

San Jose shooting: Eight killed in California rail yard shooting

Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell charged with murder