2022 – Page 48 – World Justice News

Kyrell Matthews: Mum and partner jailed for killing toddler son

March 25, 2022 World Justice News 0

A man who murdered his ex-girlfriend’s two-year-old son has been jailed for life after the couple’s horrific abuse was captured on secret recordings. Kyrell Matthews died in October 2019 with 41 rib fractures and internal […]

Three jailed for doctor’s homophobic murder

March 25, 2022 World Justice News 0

Two men and a 17-year-old girl have been jailed for life for the homophobic murder of a doctor in a city centre park. Psychiatrist Dr Gary Jenkins, 54, was attacked in Cardiff’s Bute Park on […]

Gretchen Whitmer: Court hears of violent plot to abduct US governor

March 25, 2022 World Justice News 0

Four men accused of wanting to kidnap Michigan’s governor were ready to use machine guns and grenade launchers as part of the plot, a US court has heard. The accused are on trial accused of […]

Texts reveal wife of Supreme Court judge urged 2020 election overturn

March 25, 2022 World Justice News 0

The wife of a US Supreme Court judge repeatedly pressed Trump White House staff to overturn the 2020 presidential election, US media has reported. Virginia Thomas, wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, reportedly sent 29 text […]

Jeff Fortenberry: The US lawmaker toppled by a Nigerian billionaire

March 25, 2022 World Justice News 0

A US lawmaker could face expulsion from Congress for lying about funding ties to an African billionaire. Jeff Fortenberry, a Republican from Nebraska, lied to the FBI about taking illegal donations from Gilbert Chagoury, a […]

Tshegofatso Pule: South African court convicts boyfriend of murder

March 25, 2022 World Justice News 0

The boyfriend of a South African woman whose murder shocked the nation two years ago has been found guilty of arranging her killing. The Johannesburg High Court ruled that Ntuthuko Ntokozo Shoba was guilty of […]

Lapsus$: Oxford teen accused of being multi-millionaire cyber-criminal

March 24, 2022 World Justice News 0

A 16-year-old from Oxford has been accused of being one of the leaders of cyber-crime gang Lapsus$. The teenager, who is alleged to have amassed a $14m (£10.6m) fortune from hacking, has been named by […]

US Supreme Court backs right to be touched at execution by pastor

March 24, 2022 World Justice News 0

The top US court has ruled in favour of a Texas inmate who had argued it is his right to have his pastor touch him and offer a prayer during his execution. John Henry Ramirez […]

Evan Neumann: US Capitol riot suspect gets asylum in Belarus

March 23, 2022 World Justice News 0

A California man suspected of taking part in the US Capitol riots last year has been granted asylum in Belarus. Evan Neumann fled the US after being charged in connection with the riots. The 48-year-old […]

Angel Lynn: Kidnapped woman’s abusive ex has sentence increased

March 23, 2022 World Justice News 0

The abusive former boyfriend of a woman left with life-changing injuries in a fall from a van has had his sentence for kidnapping her increased. Angel Lynn was bundled into the van by Chay Bowskill […]

Human Rights

Kenyan doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie given life sentence for murdering 191 people

November 6, 2026 0

A Kenyan court has sentenced the leader of a doomsday cult, Paul Mackenzie, to 200 years in prison for murdering 191 people, all but one of them children. Alongside 28 others, Mackenzie was found guilty […]

Human Rights

All 548 death row inmates in California to have sentences changed to life in prison

November 6, 2026 0

Governor Gavin Newsom said he’ll commute all death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He made the announcement as he prepares to leave office after eight years in […]

Australia

Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison

October 26, 2026 0

A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia has lost his bid to overturn a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite – the salty yeast-based spread that has become a national symbol. Andre McKechnie argued […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Year: 2022

Kyrell Matthews: Mum and partner jailed for killing toddler son

Three jailed for doctor’s homophobic murder

Gretchen Whitmer: Court hears of violent plot to abduct US governor

Texts reveal wife of Supreme Court judge urged 2020 election overturn

Jeff Fortenberry: The US lawmaker toppled by a Nigerian billionaire

Tshegofatso Pule: South African court convicts boyfriend of murder

Lapsus$: Oxford teen accused of being multi-millionaire cyber-criminal

US Supreme Court backs right to be touched at execution by pastor

Evan Neumann: US Capitol riot suspect gets asylum in Belarus

Angel Lynn: Kidnapped woman’s abusive ex has sentence increased