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Trump asks judge in federal elections case to step aside

September 12, 2023 World Justice News 0

Donald Trump has asked the judge overseeing his federal election meddling case to step aside due to previous statements she made in court. He said in a legal filing some past comments create a perception […]

Ruby Franke: No bail for parenting mum accused of child torture

September 9, 2023 World Justice News 0

A Utah mother-of-six and onetime YouTube parenting influencer who is now facing multiple child abuse charges has been denied bail in a court appearance. Ruby Franke, 41, and her business partner Jodi Nan Hildebrandt, 54, […]

Daniel Khalife: Terror suspect who escaped from prison captured in west London

September 9, 2023 World Justice News 0

A former soldier accused of terrorism has been caught in west London after escaping from prison under a food truck. After several sightings of Daniel Khalife overnight, police apprehended him just before 11am in Chiswick. […]

Peter Navarro: Ex-Trump adviser convicted of contempt of Congress

September 9, 2023 World Justice News 0

Former Trump aide Peter Navarro has been convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to co-operate with an inquiry into alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election result. Prosecutors said Navarro acted “above the law” […]

Thodex cryptocurrency boss jailed for 11,196 years in Turkey for fraud

September 8, 2023 World Justice News 0

A Turkish cryptocurrency boss and his two siblings have been jailed for 11,196 years each for defrauding investors of millions of dollars. Faruk Fatih Ozer, 29, fled to Albania in 2021 with investor assets after […]

Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for two rapes

September 8, 2023 World Justice News 0

US actor Danny Masterson has been sentenced to serve 30 years to life in prison for raping two women. Masterson starred on That ’70s Show, a TV series that was airing at the time of […]

Danelo Cavalcante: Family ‘terrified’ by killer’s escape from US jail

September 8, 2023 World Justice News 0

A prison break by a murderer in Pennsylvania has left his victim’s family “terrified” and under 24-hour police protection, says a prosecutor. Danelo Cavalcante, 34, stabbed his ex-girlfriend Deborah Brandao to death in front of […]

Hunt for terror suspect ex-soldier Daniel Khalife after Wandsworth prison escape

September 7, 2023 World Justice News 0

A nationwide manhunt has been launched for a former soldier suspected of terror offences who escaped from prison on Wednesday morning. Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, was awaiting trial at HMP Wandsworth in London after being […]

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed for 22 years over January 6 plot to overthrow democracy

September 6, 2023 World Justice News 0

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio has been jailed for 22 years for helping plan the January 6 US Capitol riots. Tarrio – along with three other members of the far-right group – was convicted […]

Former Proud Boys leader Ethan Nordean jailed for 18 years over January 6 Capitol riots

September 1, 2023 World Justice News 0

Proud Boys leader Ethan Nordean has been jailed for 18 years – the joint longest sentence given to anyone involved in the January 6 Capitol riots so far. Nordean is the latest to be jailed […]

Human Rights

Self-styled ‘king of Germany’ goes on trial accused of heading criminal group

November 8, 2026 0

A self-declared “king” of Germany has gone on trial in Düsseldorf accused of leading a criminal organisation along with three other men described as his senior “subjects”. Peter Fitzek, 61, who calls himself Peter the […]

Human Rights

Kenyan doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie given life sentence for murdering 191 people

November 6, 2026 0

A Kenyan court has sentenced the leader of a doomsday cult, Paul Mackenzie, to 200 years in prison for murdering 191 people, all but one of them children. Alongside 28 others, Mackenzie was found guilty […]

Human Rights

All 548 death row inmates in California to have sentences changed to life in prison

November 6, 2026 0

Governor Gavin Newsom said he’ll commute all death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He made the announcement as he prepares to leave office after eight years in […]

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Trump asks judge in federal elections case to step aside

Ruby Franke: No bail for parenting mum accused of child torture

Daniel Khalife: Terror suspect who escaped from prison captured in west London

Peter Navarro: Ex-Trump adviser convicted of contempt of Congress

Thodex cryptocurrency boss jailed for 11,196 years in Turkey for fraud

Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for two rapes

Danelo Cavalcante: Family ‘terrified’ by killer’s escape from US jail

Hunt for terror suspect ex-soldier Daniel Khalife after Wandsworth prison escape

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed for 22 years over January 6 plot to overthrow democracy

Former Proud Boys leader Ethan Nordean jailed for 18 years over January 6 Capitol riots