2022 – Page 11 – World Justice News

Ugandan ivory trader sentenced to life in prison

October 22, 2022 World Justice News 0

A Ugandan court has sentenced an ivory trader to life in prison – the longest sentence for such crimes in the country’s history. A new law was passed in 2019 that toughened sentences for poaching […]

Lake Weir Middle School Summerfield Florida

Teenage girl breaks into her grandma’s safe, steals $13,500, and shares it with her classmates

October 22, 2022 World Justice News 0

A 14-year-old girl caused a stir at a school in Florida after she allegedly handed out more than $10,000 (£8,800) of her grandmother’s money to classmates. Police attended Lake Weir Middle School on Thursday after […]

Texas Harris County Constable Precinct 5 Police

Malnourished Texas twins escaped from handcuffs after boy finds key and hides it in his mouth

October 22, 2022 World Justice News 0

Malnourished twin teenagers escaped from handcuffs at their Texas home when one of them found the key in his mother’s purse and hid it in his mouth until it was safe to flee, according to […]

Trump subpoena: Former president ordered to testify to January 6 committee

October 22, 2022 World Justice News 0

The congressional panel investigating last year’s Capitol riot has issued a legal summons ordering former President Donald Trump to testify to lawmakers. Addressing him, the document reads: “You were at the center of the first […]

Steve Bannon: Ex-Trump aide given jail sentence for contempt of Congress

October 22, 2022 World Justice News 0

Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon has railed against the “Biden regime” after being sentenced to four months in jail for contempt of Congress. Bannon, 68, was convicted in July on two counts – for refusing […]

Steve Bannon: Former Trump strategist facing jail time in contempt case

October 20, 2022 World Justice News 0

Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon is facing up to six months in jail for refusing a summons to testify before Congress about the January 6 US Capitol riot. Bannon, 68, was found guilty in July […]

Chess player Hans Niemann sues for $100m after being accused of cheating

October 20, 2022 World Justice News 0

The teenage chess player at the centre of an alleged cheating scandal, has launched a $100 million (£89m) libel suit against the world champion and online platform Chess.com. Hans Niemann, 19, was accused of widespread […]

Ruja Ignatova: Leaked police notes may have alerted FBI-wanted Cryptoqueen

October 20, 2022 World Justice News 0

Ruja Ignatova, also known as the “missing Cryptoqueen”, received police information about investigations into her $4bn (£3.5bn) cryptocurrency fraud before she disappeared, it is claimed. The 42-year-old Bulgarian-born woman is wanted for her alleged role […]

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 […]

Human Rights

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 […]

Human Rights

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 […]

Human Rights

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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Year: 2022

Ugandan ivory trader sentenced to life in prison

Teenage girl breaks into her grandma’s safe, steals $13,500, and shares it with her classmates

Malnourished Texas twins escaped from handcuffs after boy finds key and hides it in his mouth

Trump subpoena: Former president ordered to testify to January 6 committee

Steve Bannon: Ex-Trump aide given jail sentence for contempt of Congress

Steve Bannon: Former Trump strategist facing jail time in contempt case

Chess player Hans Niemann sues for $100m after being accused of cheating

Ruja Ignatova: Leaked police notes may have alerted FBI-wanted Cryptoqueen

Harry Dunn: Anne Sacoolas admits causing crash death

Trump questioned under oath over rape accuser’s defamation case