2023 – Page 2 – World Justice News

Jeremy Cooper (left) and Peter Cichuniec

Elijah McClain: Paramedics found guilty in death of Colorado man

December 23, 2023 World Justice News 0

Two paramedics who injected Elijah McClain with an overdose of a sedative after police put him in a chokehold have been convicted of his 2019 death. In a rare prosecution of medical personnel, a jury […]

Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy after $148m defamation verdict

December 22, 2023 World Justice News 0

Rudy Giuliani, a longtime associate of former President Donald Trump, has filed for bankruptcy just days after he was ordered to pay $148m (£116m) in a defamation case. He was ordered to pay the sum […]

Prague: 13 killed in shooting – as suspect linked to separate murders

December 22, 2023 World Justice News 0

The Czech Republic will hold a day of mourning after 13 people were killed and 25 injured in a mass shooting – as police investigate the suspect’s links to other murders. Police say the gunman opened […]

Donald Trump ineligible for the US presidency under constitution’s insurrection clause, Colorado Supreme Court rules

December 20, 2023 World Justice News 0

Donald Trump is ineligible for the US presidency under the constitution’s insurrection clause, the Colorado Supreme Court has ruled. The ruling comes as the former US leader prepares to run for the presidency in 2024. […]

Serial killer’s ex-wife Monique Olivier convicted for part in murders

December 20, 2023 World Justice News 0

A woman has been found guilty of involvement in the murders of three people, including a British student, by a man dubbed the ‘Beast of the Ardennes’. Monique Olivier, who was already serving a life […]

Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act challenged in Constitutional Court

December 19, 2023 World Justice News 0

One of the world’s harshest anti-homosexuality laws is being challenged in the Ugandan courts by rights groups. The law has caused global outrage, with the World Bank halting new loans to Uganda and the US […]

Nikola: Electric truck start-up founder Trevor Milton sentenced to prison after fraud conviction

December 19, 2023 World Justice News 0

The founder of an electric truck start-up that was popular in the US has been sentenced to four years in prison. Trevor Milton, who led Nikola Corporation, was convicted of fraud last year after a […]

Jonathan Majors: Marvel actor guilty of assaulting ex-girlfriend

December 19, 2023 World Justice News 0

US actor Jonathan Majors has been found guilty of assaulting his then-girlfriend after a trial in New York. The jury found Majors, known for playing Kang in the Marvel films, attacked British choreographer Grace Jabbari […]

Ruby Franke: Parenting advice YouTuber pleads guilty to child abuse

December 19, 2023 World Justice News 0

A Utah woman who ran a popular parenting advice YouTube channel has pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse. Ruby Franke, 41, who came to a plea deal with prosecutors faced accusations of […]

Premier League Targets Dozens of Illegal Streaming Sites in U.S. Court

December 19, 2023 World Justice News 0

It’s relatively rare for the English Premier League to venture into the United States in search of pirates, but a new court filing makes up for lost time. An application filed at a California court […]

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

Year: 2023

Elijah McClain: Paramedics found guilty in death of Colorado man

Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy after $148m defamation verdict

Prague: 13 killed in shooting – as suspect linked to separate murders

Donald Trump ineligible for the US presidency under constitution’s insurrection clause, Colorado Supreme Court rules

Serial killer’s ex-wife Monique Olivier convicted for part in murders

Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act challenged in Constitutional Court

Nikola: Electric truck start-up founder Trevor Milton sentenced to prison after fraud conviction

Jonathan Majors: Marvel actor guilty of assaulting ex-girlfriend

Ruby Franke: Parenting advice YouTuber pleads guilty to child abuse

Premier League Targets Dozens of Illegal Streaming Sites in U.S. Court