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Judge Excludes Two From Claim to Prince’s Estate

October 27, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

A judge excluded two would-be heirs from any further consideration in their claim to the estate of Prince Rogers Nelson. Brianna Nelson and her niece, Victoria Nelson, had claimed they were entitled to a share […]

Arkansas Supreme Court Cites Signature Issues – Disqualifies Medical Pot Plan

October 27, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Arkansas’ top court disqualified a medical marijuana proposal from the November ballot. The court cited problems with signatures gathered by canvassers in its ruling that said supporters didn’t comply with laws regarding registration and reporting […]

Man Claimed to be Decorated Marine – Sent to Prison in Stolen Valor Case

October 27, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

READING, Pa. Judge Paul Yatron sentenced Shane Sperow to 21 months to five years in prison followed by three years of probation. His charges included unsworn falsification to authorities and probation violations for prior convictions […]

In Court Mom of Slain Pitcher Rages: “Rot in Hell”

October 27, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

A New York mother raged in court against the men convicted of taking part in her son’s murder: “I hope each and every one of them rot in hell for what they did to my family,” […]

Gambia to Exit International Criminal Court – States ICC is: “International Caucasian Court”

October 26, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Over the past two weeks, three African countries have said they will leave the International Criminal Court (ICC), the world’s first permanent war crimes tribunal. The latest is Gambia. Gambia’s information minister, Sheriff Bojang stated: […]

Geneva: Brothers Go to Court to Prevent Assisted Suicide of Sibling

October 26, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Two men have filed a legal bid to prevent the Swiss assisted suicide association Exit from helping their older brother kill himself. The exceptional case is being heard by a civilian court in Geneva. An 82-year-old […]

Ottawa “Swatting” Trial Lawyer to Request Stay – Cites Court Delays

October 26, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

A defense lawyer for a young Barrhaven man, arguing his client’s constitutional rights were violated, says he will ask a judge for a stay of proceedings in an ongoing swatting trial. “Swatting” refers to incidents […]

Winnipeg Parents Arrested After Baby Suffers Opioid Overdose

October 25, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Two parents are facing several charges after their baby boy suffered a possible overdose of the powerful opioid fentanyl. Paramedics were called to a Winnipeg home last week and found the nine-month-old in critical condition. […]

Canada Supreme Court Nominee Malcolm Rowe Shares Views on Aboriginal Rights

October 25, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Malcolm Rowe gave an extraordinary explanation of his interpretation of aboriginal and treaty rights to MPs and senators. Rowe’s remarks came during a 90-minute town-hall style appearance at the University of Ottawa. Rowe expressed a personal […]

Canadian Ecstasy Smuggler, Extradited from Canada, Pleads Guilty in Boston

October 25, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

David Nguyen, 40, of Toronto, Canada, pleaded guilty to charges in connection with smuggling marijuana and MDMA into Salem from Toronto, Canada, and laundering the profits. Authorities arrested him, in 2014 in Canada before he […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

Australia

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Human Rights

Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

November 18, 2025 0

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK’s asylum system. Modelled on the policies of Denmark, Shabana Mahmood hopes her proposals will make the country less attractive to illegal migrants and make it […]

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Judge Excludes Two From Claim to Prince’s Estate

Arkansas Supreme Court Cites Signature Issues – Disqualifies Medical Pot Plan

Man Claimed to be Decorated Marine – Sent to Prison in Stolen Valor Case

In Court Mom of Slain Pitcher Rages: “Rot in Hell”

Gambia to Exit International Criminal Court – States ICC is: “International Caucasian Court”

Geneva: Brothers Go to Court to Prevent Assisted Suicide of Sibling

Ottawa “Swatting” Trial Lawyer to Request Stay – Cites Court Delays

Winnipeg Parents Arrested After Baby Suffers Opioid Overdose

Canada Supreme Court Nominee Malcolm Rowe Shares Views on Aboriginal Rights

Canadian Ecstasy Smuggler, Extradited from Canada, Pleads Guilty in Boston