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Mother who falsely accused 10 men of raping her has jail term increased

September 10, 2026 World Justice News 0

A mother who falsely accused 10 men of raping her has had her prison sentence increased by two-and-a-half years. The change came after the Court of Appeal ruled that her original term was “unduly lenient”. […]

Andrew and Tristan Tate at the Bucharest Tribunal in Romania, in 2024

Tate brothers to stay in US jail, court rules, as they fight extradition ‌to Britain

September 9, 2026 World Justice News 0

Andrew and Tristan Tate have lost their bid for release from a Florida prison as they try to fight their extradition ‌to Britain – where they are wanted on rape and trafficking charges. Andrew Tate, […]

Man accused of killing wife and two daughters in the UK admits unlawful firearm possession in South Africa

September 9, 2026 World Justice News 0

A man accused of killing his wife and two daughters in the UK has admitted unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition in South Africa. Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and her daughters Natalie, 15, and […]

Adult Film Producer Unmasks Prolific ‘John Doe’ Torrent Pirate as Meta Executive

September 5, 2026 World Justice News 0

A routine John Doe lawsuit could become part of Strike 3 Holdings’ $446 million AI training case against Meta. The adult film producer wants to link the two lawsuits, arguing that a Reality Labs executive […]

Tate brothers officially indicted with trafficking and sex crimes in Romania

September 5, 2026 World Justice News 0

Romanian prosecutors have officially indicted social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate with a range of trafficking and sex offences. They are accused of making more than $1.2m (£888,000) by coercing a girl to perform […]

Woman whose XL bully dog killed her cousin given suspended prison sentence

September 5, 2026 World Justice News 0

A woman has been given a suspended prison sentence after her XL bully dog attacked and killed her cousin. Kelcie Reed, 24, of Bristol, previously admitted being in charge of a dog dangerously out control, causing […]

Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case, after jury deadlocks

September 5, 2026 World Justice News 0

A Massachusetts judge has declared a mistrial in the murder case against Lindsay Clancy after jurors conceded they would not be able to unanimously decide whether she should be held criminally liable for killing her […]

ICE agent charged with lying about shooting Venezuelan man during crackdown

September 4, 2026 World Justice News 0

A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been charged with lying about the non-fatal shooting of a Venezuelan migrant in the state of Minnesota. Christian Castro, who is not yet in custody, faces […]

Anthony Joshua’s driver attempted overtake before fatal crash, trial hears

September 4, 2026 World Justice News 0

The driver of a car carrying Anthony Joshua was attempting to overtake another vehicle when it crashed, killing two of the boxer’s friends, a court in Nigeria has heard. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, faces charges including […]

Maltese tycoon Yorgen Fenech acquitted of orchestrating murder of renowned journalist

September 3, 2026 World Justice News 0

A Maltese businessman on trial over the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been acquitted. Yorgen Fenech, 44, was accused of complicity in her murder and criminal association to commit murder. He denied […]

Human Rights

Report finds ‘clear human rights failures’ in southern Scotland

October 7, 2026 0

A new report has found “clear human rights failures” across the south of Scotland with basic obligations on food, health and housing not being met. The study was carried out over eight different local authority […]

Human Rights

Christa Pike set to be first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years still alive after two lethal injections

October 1, 2026 0

A Tennessee death row inmate set to be the first woman to be executed by the state in more than 200 years is still alive after being administered two lethal injections, her lawyers have said. […]

Human Rights

Killer Christa Pike is to be executed within days – but her defence say she’s a victim too

September 27, 2026 0

Ashlee Sellars last heard from her friend Christa Pike earlier this week, when Pike texted her from her cell on death row as she prepares to be killed by lethal injection by the US state […]

World Justice News

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Year: 2026

Mother who falsely accused 10 men of raping her has jail term increased

Man accused of killing wife and two daughters in the UK admits unlawful firearm possession in South Africa

Adult Film Producer Unmasks Prolific ‘John Doe’ Torrent Pirate as Meta Executive

Woman whose XL bully dog killed her cousin given suspended prison sentence

Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case, after jury deadlocks

ICE agent charged with lying about shooting Venezuelan man during crackdown

Anthony Joshua’s driver attempted overtake before fatal crash, trial hears

Maltese tycoon Yorgen Fenech acquitted of orchestrating murder of renowned journalist