March 2024 – Page 3 – World Justice News

Fani Willis ex-lover resigns from Trump Georgia election meddling case per judge’s order

March 17, 2024 World Justice News 0

Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor in Donald Trump’s Georgia election interference case, has resigned after a judge said his affair with District Attorney Fani Willis was inappropriate. Mr Trump and his co-defendants had tried to […]

James Crumbley: Father of Michigan school gunman convicted of manslaughter

March 15, 2024 World Justice News 0

The father of a Michigan school gunman who killed four students has been convicted of manslaughter. The trial heard that James Crumbley, 47, had ignored his 15-year-old son’s mental health needs, buying him the handgun […]

Judge rejects Trump motion to dismiss classified documents case

March 15, 2024 World Justice News 0

A Florida judge has rejected a motion from former US President Donald Trump to dismiss a classified documents case against him. His attorneys argued the criminal charges under the Espionage Act were unclear. But Judge […]

Denmark to start conscripting women for military service

March 14, 2024 World Justice News 0

Denmark has announced plans to extend military conscription to women for the first time and increase the standard service time. It also wants to boost its defence budget by nearly $6bn (£4.6bn) in the next […]

Joslin Smith disappearance: South African mother accused of kidnapping drops bail plea

March 14, 2024 World Justice News 0

The mother of a missing six-year-old girl, who has been charged with trafficking and kidnapping in South Africa, has abandoned her bail request. Kelly Smith, boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and another suspect have all withdrawn their […]

Donald Trump’s Georgia judge dismisses some criminal charges

March 14, 2024 World Justice News 0

The judge overseeing an election interference case against Donald Trump in Georgia has thrown out some criminal charges, but left most in place. Judge Scott McAfee found six counts in the 41-count indictment against Mr […]

Prisoners could be released up to two months early to ease overcrowding

March 12, 2024 World Justice News 0

Some prisoners could be released up to two months early to relieve overcrowding in jails in England and Wales, the justice secretary has said. Alex Chalk said the policy would only apply to “certain low-level […]

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan detained in Romania after arrest warrant issued by UK

March 12, 2024 World Justice News 0

Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in Romania over allegations of sexual aggression. The brothers were detained on Monday night on charges that date back to between 2012 […]

Australian teen pleads guilty to British woman Emma Lovell’s murder

March 11, 2024 World Justice News 0

One of the teenagers accused of killing a British mother when they broke into her home in Australia has pleaded guilty to murder. Emma Lovell, 41, was allegedly stabbed when confronting two intruders in Brisbane […]

Ugandan man behind viral fake East African currency shocked by its success

March 10, 2024 World Justice News 0

To the casual observer, it seemed like the long-cherished dream of a new single currency for East Africa had come to fruition. An account on X, called “Government of East Africa”, complete with a grey […]

Australia

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

April 7, 2026 0

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier has been charged over allegations he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Ben Roberts-Smith – who left the defence force in 2013 – was arrested at Sydney airport on Tuesday and will […]

Human Rights

‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

March 28, 2026 0

The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity”. Welcoming the vote, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the wealth of many Western […]

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 […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Month: March 2024

Fani Willis ex-lover resigns from Trump Georgia election meddling case per judge’s order

James Crumbley: Father of Michigan school gunman convicted of manslaughter

Judge rejects Trump motion to dismiss classified documents case

Denmark to start conscripting women for military service

Joslin Smith disappearance: South African mother accused of kidnapping drops bail plea

Donald Trump’s Georgia judge dismisses some criminal charges

Prisoners could be released up to two months early to ease overcrowding

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan detained in Romania after arrest warrant issued by UK

Australian teen pleads guilty to British woman Emma Lovell’s murder

Ugandan man behind viral fake East African currency shocked by its success