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Lucasfilm Files Lawsuit to Protect Intellectual Property

October 21, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Lucasfilm filed a lawsuit last week against New York Jedi and Lightsaber Academy alleging that the businesses’ use of the words “Jedi” and “lightsaber” along with a Jedi Order logo are in violation of […]

Former NSA Contractor Due In Court

October 21, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Harold Martin, a former NSA contractor, is accused of stealing classified information and is due to appear in Baltimore federal court today. A Navy veteran, Martin is expected to ask to go free at his first court appearance […]

South Africa to Leave International Criminal Court

October 21, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

South Africa has accused the International Criminal Court (ICC) of bias and unfairly targeting African leaders and served notice of its intent to withdraw from the Hague-based tribunal. Justice Minister Michael Masutha told reporters in Pretoria: “The […]

Quebec Court of Appeal: Montreal Can Appeal Lower Court Ruling on Pit Bulls

October 20, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

The City of Montreal has been granted permission to appeal a Quebec Superior Court ruling that suspended its controversial pit bull restrictions. The city will present arguments to Quebec’s top court on Nov. 25. The city […]

NY: Nassau County Executive Arrested, Charged with Corruption

October 20, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

In connection with a 13-count federal indictment, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, his wife Linda and Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto were arrested. Charges include: conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery, conspiracy to commit honest […]

Man Who Hit Sacramento CA Mayor With Pie Appears in Court

October 20, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

The activist who hit Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson in the face with a coconut cream pie in September appeared Thursday in Sacramento Superior Court. Sean Thompson was arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges. During a brief fight, […]

Girl’s Rape and Death in Argentina Causes Mass Protests

October 20, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

After the rape and death of a teenage girl, tens of thousands of women have demonstrated across Latin America. Sixteen year old Lucia Perez was drugged, tortured and repeatedly raped before dying of a heart attack in […]

Derrick Rose Poses With Jurors After Rape Lawsuit Verdict

October 20, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

New York Knicks star Derrick Rose was found not liable for trespassing, sexual battery and battery. After his exit from the courtroom he met jurors who were excited to see him and have some pictures taken […]

Man Slits His Throat in Court as Jury Convicts Him of Rape

October 20, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

As a jury convicted him of raping his girlfriend’s then 13 year old daughter, a former California teacher slit his throat in court Wednesday. Jeffrey Scott Jones, 56, sliced his throat with a razor after […]

Status Hearing for Tyler Hadley Case Today

October 20, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Fort Pierce, Florida: Tyler Hadley’s court-appointed attorneys will meet with a judge to discuss when he will be resentenced for killing his parents. Hadley is not expected to be at the hearing. Hadley was ordered to serve […]

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France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

August 12, 2026 0

France has banned unsolicited telemarketing phone calls, in what a consumer group is hailing as a “small revolution” for the sales industry. From Tuesday, unsolicited calls are prohibited for businesses in all sectors – but […]

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Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring

July 22, 2026 0

Police in Ethiopia say they have arrested 17 suspects including the alleged leader of what they say is a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking network. The gang is accused of “the deaths of 60 migrants”, sexually […]

Human Rights

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

July 1, 2026 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that […]

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Lucasfilm Files Lawsuit to Protect Intellectual Property

Former NSA Contractor Due In Court

South Africa to Leave International Criminal Court

Quebec Court of Appeal: Montreal Can Appeal Lower Court Ruling on Pit Bulls

NY: Nassau County Executive Arrested, Charged with Corruption

Man Who Hit Sacramento CA Mayor With Pie Appears in Court

Girl’s Rape and Death in Argentina Causes Mass Protests

Derrick Rose Poses With Jurors After Rape Lawsuit Verdict

Man Slits His Throat in Court as Jury Convicts Him of Rape

Status Hearing for Tyler Hadley Case Today