2022 – Page 52 – World Justice News

Ghislaine Maxwell: Juror admits ‘mistake’ not revealing abuse

March 9, 2022 World Justice News 0

A juror in Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex abuse trial has told a hearing it was an “inadvertent mistake”, not a lie, to fail to disclose on a questionnaire that he was an abuse victim himself. Maxwell […]

Gretchen Whitmer: Trial due to begin in US governor kidnapping plot

March 8, 2022 World Justice News 0

The trial of four men accused of a plot to kidnap Michigan’s Democratic governor is due to begin with jury selection on Tuesday. Prosecutors say the men, some of whom are alleged militia members, targeted […]

Ed Sheeran denies Shape of You copyright claim at High Court trial

March 7, 2022 World Justice News 0

Ed Sheeran has told the High Court he does not “borrow” ideas from unknown songwriters without credit. The singer-songwriter has been accused by two other songwriters of copying parts of his 2017 hit Shape Of […]

US Supreme Court reimposes death penalty for Boston bomber

March 5, 2022 World Justice News 0

The US Supreme Court has re-imposed the death sentence for convicted Boston marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, reversing an earlier appeals court ruling to void it. Justices voted 6-3 to reject defence claims Tsarnaev’s 2015 trial […]

Sackler family to pay $6bn for role in US opioid crisis

March 4, 2022 World Justice News 0

The wealthy Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, is set to pay $6bn (£4.5bn) for its role in America’s opioid epidemic under a new deal. The sum is nearly $1.7bn more than a previous settlement. […]

Greater Manchester Police pays £8,000 damages to rape complainant

March 4, 2022 World Justice News 0

A woman who said “dismissive” police told her “nothing would come” out of reporting being raped after her drink was spiked has received £8,000 damages. She said her treatment by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) was […]

Breonna Taylor: Ex-officer Brett Hankinson found not guilty in deadly raid

March 4, 2022 World Justice News 0

A former Louisville police detective has been found not guilty of recklessly endangering neighbours during the chaotic night-time raid that led to the death of Breonna Taylor. Brett Hankinson fired 10 shots during the incident, […]

Ukraine: Russia faces war crimes investigation

March 3, 2022 World Justice News 0

An investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine has been launched, after Russia was accused of bombing civilians. The International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor said evidence was being collected on alleged war crimes, crimes […]

Covid: Half of England and Wales Nightingale Courts to close within weeks

March 3, 2022 World Justice News 0

Almost half of the temporary Nightingale Courts set up at the start of the pandemic are to close, the Ministry of Justice has announced. Temporary courts were opened in hotels and conference suites to help […]

DISH: Pirate IPTV Operators Launched New Services Despite $90m Judgment

March 2, 2022 World Justice News 0

The former operators of SetTV, a pirate IPTV service that was ordered to pay $90 million in damages to DISH Networks, are reportedly back in business with several new services, in violation of a permanent […]

Human Rights

Under-16s in UK will be banned from social media from early 2027

June 16, 2026 0

Millions of children in the UK will be forced off social media after the government announced it would ban under-16s from accessing a range of platforms. Apps including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram will become inaccessible […]

Human Rights

Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing

June 11, 2026 0

A court in Thailand has found two men guilty of carrying out the country’s worst ever terrorist attack and sentenced them to death. The two men, both from China’s Uyghur minority, were convicted of planning […]

Human Rights

Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

May 23, 2026 0

A US judge has dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to a megaprison in El Salvador last year. Abrego Garcia, whose deportation became a major flashpoint in the debate […]

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Year: 2022

Ghislaine Maxwell: Juror admits ‘mistake’ not revealing abuse

Gretchen Whitmer: Trial due to begin in US governor kidnapping plot

Ed Sheeran denies Shape of You copyright claim at High Court trial

US Supreme Court reimposes death penalty for Boston bomber

Sackler family to pay $6bn for role in US opioid crisis

Greater Manchester Police pays £8,000 damages to rape complainant

Breonna Taylor: Ex-officer Brett Hankinson found not guilty in deadly raid

Ukraine: Russia faces war crimes investigation

Covid: Half of England and Wales Nightingale Courts to close within weeks

DISH: Pirate IPTV Operators Launched New Services Despite $90m Judgment