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Megaupload Fugitive Arrested By Armed Police 11 Years After The Raid

June 23, 2023 World Justice News 0

Since 2012, Kim Dotcom has been fighting extradition to the United States where he faces serious charges related to cloud storage site Megaupload. During that time, very little has been said about Megaupload graphic designer, […]

Paris Mayo guilty of murdering son hours after birth

June 23, 2023 World Justice News 0

A teenager has been found guilty of murdering her baby son hours after she delivered him at home alone. Paris Mayo was 15 when she gave birth to him in 2019, after concealing her pregnancy […]

Bolsonaro: Trial which could bar Brazil ex-leader from office starts

June 23, 2023 World Justice News 0

The trial of Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro before the Supreme Electoral Court has started in Brasilia. Mr Bolsonaro is accused of abusing his power and spreading false information about Brazil’s electoral system ahead of last […]

Rust shooting: Prosecutors charge armourer with evidence tampering

June 23, 2023 World Justice News 0

Prosecutors have charged the Rust film armourer with evidence tampering in connection to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has already been charged with involuntary manslaughter. She will face an additional charge […]

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Honduras prison violence: At least 41 killed in women’s jail riot

June 21, 2023 World Justice News 0

At least 41 people have been killed in a riot at a women’s prison in Honduras on Tuesday. It is understood that a fight broke out between rival gangs, after which one gang set a […]

MOVEit hack: Gang claims not to have BBC, BA and Boots data

June 21, 2023 World Justice News 0

Cyber- criminals have told the BBC they do not have data belonging to large UK organisations thought to be victims of a mass hack. Firms including the BBC, British Airways and Boots have told staff […]

Former Megaupload Executives Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison

June 21, 2023 World Justice News 0

After signing a plea deal in 2022 to avoid extradition to the United States, former Megaupload coders Mathias Ortmann and Bram van der Kolk have been sentenced in New Zealand. The High Court in Auckland […]

Joe Biden’s son Hunter charged with federal tax and weapons offences

June 20, 2023 World Justice News 0

US President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is expected to plead guilty to two misdemeanour tax crimes and admit to illegally possessing a gun while a drug user, after a five-year investigation. The US Attorney […]

Andrew Tate and his brother to face trial in Romania over human trafficking allegations

June 20, 2023 World Justice News 0

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been charged in Romania over allegations of human trafficking and forming an organised crime group. The Tate brothers are accused of tricking seven women into sexual […]

Police search 2024 Paris Olympics headquarters in corruption investigation

June 20, 2023 World Justice News 0

Police have searched the headquarters of the 2024 Paris Olympics organisers as part of a probe into suspected corruption. The Paris organising committee said in a statement that a search was undertaken at its offices […]

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: 2023

Megaupload Fugitive Arrested By Armed Police 11 Years After The Raid

Paris Mayo guilty of murdering son hours after birth

Bolsonaro: Trial which could bar Brazil ex-leader from office starts

Rust shooting: Prosecutors charge armourer with evidence tampering

Honduras prison violence: At least 41 killed in women’s jail riot

MOVEit hack: Gang claims not to have BBC, BA and Boots data

Former Megaupload Executives Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison

Joe Biden’s son Hunter charged with federal tax and weapons offences

Andrew Tate and his brother to face trial in Romania over human trafficking allegations

Police search 2024 Paris Olympics headquarters in corruption investigation