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Officer Van Dyke takes stand in hearing on Laquan McDonald’s killing

June 28, 2017 WJN Staff 0

The Chicago police officer at the center of a fatal shooting that has rocked the Police Department for 19 months took the witness stand Wednesday in a Cook County courtroom in a surprise development. Officer Jason […]

Hearing for current, former Boynton Beach officers accused of beating man

June 28, 2017 WJN Staff 0

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – “There will be a trial” were the adamant words from the lawyer representing Boynton Beach Police Officer Michael Brown after a court hearing Wednesday. The men attended a hearing related […]

Meeting in secret: The outcast wives of India

March 1, 2017 WJN Staff 0

At a secret location in Chandigarh, a special meeting is taking place. Women from all over Punjab have travelled to the capital to seek help from Amanjot Kaur Ramoowalia – the head of a charity […]

Prosecutors ask judge to sequester jury in Cardell Hayes’ trial

November 14, 2016 WJN Staff 0

On Monday (Nov. 14), State Prosecutors asked a New Orleans judge to order the sequestration of jurors empaneled for next month’s trial of Cardell Hayes, the man accused of murdering former Saints defensive star Will […]

Mom arrested for allowing Tigers to roam free in home with 14 year old Daughter

November 14, 2016 WJN Staff 0

Trisha Meyer, 34, was arrested last week after police discovered a large male tiger and three tiger cubs, along with monkeys, a skunk, a fox and a cougar, in her Cypress, Texas, home while her […]

Gowanus Bunny Hoarder Blames Bunnies for Tardiness

November 2, 2016 WJN Staff 0

Arriving 45 minutes late for a pre-trial hearing, the infamous Gowanus bunny hoarder blames her 200 rabbits. Brooklyn Judge Curtis Farber wasn’t having it and told Dorota Trec, 36, who faces charges for animal […]

Psychotic Seattle campus killer confessed that shooting his first victim was ‘so fun’

October 10, 2016 WJN Staff 0

Aaron R. Ybarra, 27, of Mountlake Terrace, Washington, opened fire at Seattle Pacific University on June 5th, 2014 killing Paul Lee, 19, and injuring Sarah Williams, 19, and Thomas Fowler, 24. The psychotic Seattle campus […]

Did Chandler Kania Act With Malice?

October 6, 2016 WJN Staff 0

Opening statements in the Chandler Kania trial began Wednesday with prosecutors claiming the argument that ensued between Kania and his best friend would be a big part of their case. It is alleged that Kania […]

Australia

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

April 7, 2026 0

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier has been charged over allegations he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Ben Roberts-Smith – who left the defence force in 2013 – was arrested at Sydney airport on Tuesday and will […]

Human Rights

‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

March 28, 2026 0

The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity”. Welcoming the vote, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the wealth of many Western […]

Human Rights

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]

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