October 2022 – Page 3 – World Justice News

Harry Dunn: Anne Sacoolas admits causing crash death

October 20, 2022 World Justice News 0

A US citizen has admitted being responsible for the death of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn in a case that caused a diplomatic row between the US and British governments. Anne Sacoolas, 45, pleaded guilty at […]

Trump questioned under oath over rape accuser’s defamation case

October 19, 2022 World Justice News 0

Former US President Donald Trump has answered questions under oath in a lawsuit brought against him by an advice columnist who says he raped her. E Jean Carroll alleges the attack took place in a […]

Saudi court jails US citizen for 16 years over critical tweets – family

October 18, 2022 World Justice News 0

A US national held in Saudi Arabia has received a 16-year jail sentence for writing tweets critical of the government, his son has told the BBC. Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, who also has Saudi citizenship, […]

Colombia drugs: Kingpin Don Mario sentenced to 35 years

October 18, 2022 World Justice News 0

A court in New York has sentenced an infamous Colombian paramilitary leader and drug kingpin to 35 years in jail. Daniel Rendón Herrera, better known as Don Mario, led the right-wing paramilitary group United Self-Defence […]

Four missing men found shot and dismembered in Oklahoma river

October 18, 2022 World Justice News 0

Four men were shot and dismembered before their bodies were thrown into a river in Oklahoma, US police have said. A man considered a person of interest in the case has since disappeared. Investigators found […]

Star casino: Record fine for Australian operator over money laundering

October 17, 2022 World Justice News 0

Australian gambling giant Star Entertainment Group has been fined A$100m ($62m, £55m) for failing to stop money laundering at its Sydney casino. The group’s licence to operate the casino has also been suspended. The Star […]

White House Farm murderer Jeremy Bamber seeks to overturn conviction with new evidence

October 16, 2022 World Justice News 0

Lawyers acting for notorious killer Jeremy Bamber have sent dramatic new evidence for review in a bid to overturn his conviction, according to a new report. Bamber was convicted and sentenced to life in prison […]

Suspected California serial killer Wesley Brownlee arrested by police while ‘out hunting’

October 16, 2022 World Justice News 0

A man suspected of killing six people in a string of murders in California has been arrested by police while “out hunting” for his next victim. Wesley Brownlee was driving in the city of Stockton, […]

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape

October 15, 2022 World Justice News 0

Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape. Greenwood, 21, is accused of trying to rape a woman on 22 October last year. He is also alleged to have engaged in controlling […]

Body of 12-year-old girl found inside suitcase in Paris

October 15, 2022 World Justice News 0

The body of a 12-year-old girl has been found inside a suitcase in Paris, according to reports. Her father became concerned after she failed to arrive home from school on Friday, BFMTV reported. The girl’s […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

Australia

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Human Rights

Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

November 18, 2025 0

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK’s asylum system. Modelled on the policies of Denmark, Shabana Mahmood hopes her proposals will make the country less attractive to illegal migrants and make it […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Month: October 2022

Harry Dunn: Anne Sacoolas admits causing crash death

Trump questioned under oath over rape accuser’s defamation case

Saudi court jails US citizen for 16 years over critical tweets – family

Colombia drugs: Kingpin Don Mario sentenced to 35 years

Four missing men found shot and dismembered in Oklahoma river

Star casino: Record fine for Australian operator over money laundering

White House Farm murderer Jeremy Bamber seeks to overturn conviction with new evidence

Suspected California serial killer Wesley Brownlee arrested by police while ‘out hunting’

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape

Body of 12-year-old girl found inside suitcase in Paris