January 2023 – Page 8 – World Justice News

New York: Machete attack injures police officers near Times Square New Year celebrations – suspect shot

January 1, 2023 World Justice News 0

Specialist terrorism experts are investigating an attack involving a machete on police in New York that left three officers hurt. A man wielding the weapon attacked officers outside the security cordon for the city’s main […]

Teen arsonist escapes mental health facility in Northampton – ‘Do not approach him’

January 1, 2023 World Justice News 0

Police searching for a teenage arsonist who has escaped from a mental health facility have warned the public: “Do not approach him under any circumstance”. Johnny Brady, a 19-year-old who is serving a hospital order […]

Trump’s tax returns reveal president’s foreign bank accounts

January 1, 2023 World Justice News 0

Newly released tax returns for former President Donald Trump have shed light on his business losses, complicated tax set-ups and tax payments during his White House years. However, they are unlikely to have a major […]

Ian Khama: Botswana issues arrest warrant for former president

January 1, 2023 World Justice News 0

A court in Botswana has issued an arrest warrant for former President Ian Khama for the possession of illegal firearms. The judge issued orders that Mr Khama should be arrested on sight. The 69-year-old left […]

Ukraine war: Putin should face trial this year, says top lawyer

January 1, 2023 World Justice News 0

Russian President Vladimir Putin should go on trial in Ukraine this year for war crimes committed there, says the man who led the prosecution of former Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic. Sir Geoffrey Nice told the […]

Human Rights

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]

Human Rights

Russian archaeologist can be sent to Ukraine for trial, Polish judge rules

March 19, 2026 0

A judge in Poland has ruled that Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin can be extradited to Ukraine, although his defence says he will appeal. Butyagin is being held in a Warsaw prison for allegedly conducting illegal […]

Human Rights

Istanbul’s ex-mayor to stand trial on corruption charges

March 9, 2026 0

The former mayor of Istanbul is due to become the central defendant in a mass corruption trial that his opposition party and rights groups say is politically motivated. Ekrem Imamoglu, 55, faces more than 140 charges […]

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Month: January 2023

New York: Machete attack injures police officers near Times Square New Year celebrations – suspect shot

Teen arsonist escapes mental health facility in Northampton – ‘Do not approach him’

Trump’s tax returns reveal president’s foreign bank accounts

Ian Khama: Botswana issues arrest warrant for former president

Ukraine war: Putin should face trial this year, says top lawyer