January 2023 – Page 7 – World Justice News

California doctor facing attempted murder charge after driving Tesla off cliff with family inside

January 5, 2023 World Justice News 0

A doctor is facing attempted murder and child abuse charges after he “intentionally” drove his Tesla off a cliff with his family inside. Dharmesh Patel was placed under arrest after being rescued from the destroyed vehicle at […]

Louisiana cracks down on porn by making websites ask users for ID to verify age

January 5, 2023 World Justice News 0

People who want to visit pornographic websites in the US state of Louisiana must now provide legal proof they are over 18. Any porn sites that do not check users are adults can now be […]

Bodies of eight people including five children found at Utah home

January 5, 2023 World Justice News 0

Eight people – five of them children – have been found dead from gunshot wounds at a home in southwestern Utah, authorities said. The bodies were discovered when police officers carried out a welfare check […]

Colorado ex-funeral directors jailed for selling body parts

January 4, 2023 World Justice News 0

An ex-funeral home owner and her mother have been sentenced in Colorado after selling body parts without any consent. Megan Hess, 46, and Shirly Koch, 69, dissected some 560 corpses between 2010 and 2018, selling […]

Barrow woman guilty of false rape claims

January 3, 2023 World Justice News 0

A woman who falsely claimed she had been raped and trafficked by an Asian grooming gang has been found guilty of perverting the course of justice. Eleanor Williams, 22, of Barrow-in-Furness, was found guilty of […]

Politicians jailed after assaulting pregnant colleague in Senegalese parliament brawl

January 3, 2023 World Justice News 0

Two Senegalese politicians have been sentenced to six months in jail after assaulting a pregnant colleague during a parliamentary brawl. In chaotic televised scenes that shocked the nation, Massata Samb slapped Amy Ndiaye Gniby in […]

Openly transgender woman executed for the first time in US history

January 3, 2023 World Justice News 0

UPDATE: Amber McLaughlin’s fate was sealed earlier Tuesday when Missouri Gov. Mike Parson declined a clemency request. McLaughlin spoke quietly with a spiritual adviser at her side as the fatal dose of pentobarbital was injected. McLaughlin breathed […]

Dozens escape Mexican jail in deadly attack

January 2, 2023 World Justice News 0

Dozens of inmates have escaped from a prison in northern Mexico after gunmen, suspected to be members of a drug cartel, opened fire on the facility. The men arrived outside the Chihuahua state prison shortly […]

Bungie’s $7.7m Lawsuit Against ‘DMCA Fraudster’ Set For Jury Trial in April 2024

January 1, 2023 World Justice News 0

Bungie’s $7.7m lawsuit, against a gamer who allegedly sent fraudulent DMCA notices while claiming to represent Bungie, is heading for trial. Bungie alleges that Destiny gamer Nicholas Minor caused substantial damage to its reputation and […]

Police break into gallery to rescue ‘unconscious’ woman – who turned out to be a mannequin

January 1, 2023 World Justice News 0

Police broke down the doors of a London art gallery to save a woman slumped unconscious over a table – only to discover she was made of packing tape and foam filler. The lifeless woman […]

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: January 2023

California doctor facing attempted murder charge after driving Tesla off cliff with family inside

Louisiana cracks down on porn by making websites ask users for ID to verify age

Bodies of eight people including five children found at Utah home

Colorado ex-funeral directors jailed for selling body parts

Barrow woman guilty of false rape claims

Politicians jailed after assaulting pregnant colleague in Senegalese parliament brawl

Openly transgender woman executed for the first time in US history

Dozens escape Mexican jail in deadly attack

Bungie’s $7.7m Lawsuit Against ‘DMCA Fraudster’ Set For Jury Trial in April 2024

Police break into gallery to rescue ‘unconscious’ woman – who turned out to be a mannequin