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Burglar to Judge: Cut My Sentence And I’ll Give Stolen Ferrari Location

November 12, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Gloucester, UK: In the hope of getting a shorter jail term, 27-year-old Ashley McNulty who stole a rare Ferrari has offered to return it. Crown Court heard that McNulty thinks he knows the whereabouts of the […]

Animal Protection Law Passes in Massachusetts

November 12, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

The Massachusetts Minimum Size Requirements for Farm Animal Containment law was passed Tuesday with over 5 million yes votes. Farmers and farm organizations tried to explain the law would result in increased food prices but voters approved the measure with […]

New Brunswick Python Deaths Trial: Background Information

November 7, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

On charges of criminal negligence causing death, Jean-Claude Savoie’s trial goes into week 2. Some background on the case: The victims, Connor Barthe, 6, and Noah Barthe 4, were killed by a python on Aug. 5, […]

Amazing Work of Human Rights Lawyers

November 7, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

AMAZING WORK OF HUMAN-RIGHTS LAWYERS – by Ellen Ratner My brother, Michael Ratner, who left us in May, used to think I was a conservative. I am not sure if he thought that because I […]

Retrial Begins in Sex Assault Case that Led to Review of Canadian Judge’s Conduct

November 7, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

The sexual assault case that caused a judicial hearing over the controversial comments of Justice Robin Camp is back in court today for retrial. Justice Camp acquitted the defendant of sexual assault in 2014 after concluding the man’s version […]

Charleston Church Shooter Trial – Jury Selection Delayed Indefinitely

November 6, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

UPDATED 3:00 pm EST A federal judge has postponed jury selection indefinitely in the death penalty trial of Dylann Roof following a closed-door hearing Monday morning with the suspect and his legal team. U.S. District […]

Canadian Tourist Reunited with Good Samaritan after 40 Years

November 6, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Over 40 years ago, a Good Samaritan, changed the life of stranded Canadian tourist Jacques Charette. Jacques Charette was only 19 years-old when Phil Payne, from Stourbridge, took pity on the hitch-hiker and his mate. He […]

Teen Feeds Pigeon – Gets Court Summons for Littering

November 6, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Lauren-Paige Smith, 19, was tucking into lunch when she gave a bird a chip, which it immediately swallowed, moments later, she was approached by a man she thinks was a council worker – and slapped with […]

Judge to Decide if Fisherman Keeps $2.8 Million Prize

November 6, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

A federal judge in Baltimore, MD will decide the result of a fishing tournament after the winner failed two lie-detector tests. The tournament rules require winners of $50,000 or more to submit to a polygraph test. […]

Trial Update: Acquittal for Louisiana Sheriff Louis Ackal on Civil Rights Charges

November 5, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal, who was accused of encouraging or ignoring the beatings of black jail inmates was acquitted on federal civil rights charges Friday. Ackal said: “When they said that I was not […]

Human Rights

First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

September 22, 2026 0

A Rwandan man, who has been living in north London, has become the first person charged in the UK with offences relating to the 1994 Rwanda genocide, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. Dr […]

Human Rights

UK MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights

September 14, 2026 0

A cross-party group of MPs and peers has identified human rights risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), arguing existing laws are ill-equipped to address the technology’s rapid growth. The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) […]

Human Rights

Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 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 […]

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Burglar to Judge: Cut My Sentence And I’ll Give Stolen Ferrari Location

Animal Protection Law Passes in Massachusetts

New Brunswick Python Deaths Trial: Background Information

Amazing Work of Human Rights Lawyers

Retrial Begins in Sex Assault Case that Led to Review of Canadian Judge’s Conduct

Charleston Church Shooter Trial – Jury Selection Delayed Indefinitely

Canadian Tourist Reunited with Good Samaritan after 40 Years

Teen Feeds Pigeon – Gets Court Summons for Littering

Judge to Decide if Fisherman Keeps $2.8 Million Prize

Trial Update: Acquittal for Louisiana Sheriff Louis Ackal on Civil Rights Charges