August 2026 – World Justice News

Mother who killed baby daughter with heat from hairdryer to appeal against conviction and sentence

August 31, 2026 World Justice News 0

A mother who killed her baby daughter with heat from a hairdryer plans to appeal against her conviction and sentence. Courtney Gartshore, 28, subjected three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to “significant and sustained heat” on the head and […]

‘Moonies’ church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences

August 31, 2026 World Justice News 0

The leader of the controversial Unification Church has been sentenced to two years in prison for bribing South Korea’s former first lady and other political funding offences. A court found that Han Hak-ja’s church gave […]

UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino over plan to sell shares in World Cup

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

European football’s governing body UEFA is preparing to bring criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the attempt to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, according to legal filings obtained by […]

British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported by US immigration officials

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported back to the UK after being detained by US immigration officials, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed. Mr Yiannopoulos, a supporter of US President Donald Trump’s […]

Gang leader in Haiti threatens to execute more than 50 hostages days after 47 killed

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

A gang leader in Haiti has threatened to execute more than 50 hostages days after 47 people from a once-peaceful farming community were killed. Haiti‘s National Police is facing mounting criticism as to why it […]

Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for Trump speech bets

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

A former White House teleprompter operator has been ordered to pay more than $172,000 (£127,000) for using inside information to bet on Donald Trump’s speeches. Gabriel Perez was found to have made trades concerning what the […]

Former Ecuadorian president Lenín Moreno imprisoned for corruption

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

A former president of Ecuador has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of taking bribes. Lenín Moreno insisted he had not taken money from a Chinese firm which secured a […]

Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers who were able to compromise city systems and steal data earlier this month, its mayor has said. Kai Wegner said officials would not cave in to the ransom demand, […]

Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

PC Harper’s killers to stay in jail as PM announces changes to early release scheme

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has told the BBC that PC Andrew Harper’s killers will remain behind bars as he announced changes to the early release scheme aimed at easing prison overcrowding. In an exclusive interview […]

Human Rights

Self-styled ‘king of Germany’ goes on trial accused of heading criminal group

November 8, 2026 0

A self-declared “king” of Germany has gone on trial in Düsseldorf accused of leading a criminal organisation along with three other men described as his senior “subjects”. Peter Fitzek, 61, who calls himself Peter the […]

Human Rights

Kenyan doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie given life sentence for murdering 191 people

November 6, 2026 0

A Kenyan court has sentenced the leader of a doomsday cult, Paul Mackenzie, to 200 years in prison for murdering 191 people, all but one of them children. Alongside 28 others, Mackenzie was found guilty […]

Human Rights

All 548 death row inmates in California to have sentences changed to life in prison

November 6, 2026 0

Governor Gavin Newsom said he’ll commute all death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He made the announcement as he prepares to leave office after eight years in […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Month: August 2026

Mother who killed baby daughter with heat from hairdryer to appeal against conviction and sentence

‘Moonies’ church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences

UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino over plan to sell shares in World Cup

British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported by US immigration officials

Gang leader in Haiti threatens to execute more than 50 hostages days after 47 killed

Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for Trump speech bets

Former Ecuadorian president Lenín Moreno imprisoned for corruption

Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers

Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

PC Harper’s killers to stay in jail as PM announces changes to early release scheme