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Harry Dunn: Anne Sacoolas admits causing crash death

October 20, 2022 World Justice News 0

A US citizen has admitted being responsible for the death of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn in a case that caused a diplomatic row between the US and British governments. Anne Sacoolas, 45, pleaded guilty at […]

Trump questioned under oath over rape accuser’s defamation case

October 19, 2022 World Justice News 0

Former US President Donald Trump has answered questions under oath in a lawsuit brought against him by an advice columnist who says he raped her. E Jean Carroll alleges the attack took place in a […]

Saudi court jails US citizen for 16 years over critical tweets – family

October 18, 2022 World Justice News 0

A US national held in Saudi Arabia has received a 16-year jail sentence for writing tweets critical of the government, his son has told the BBC. Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, who also has Saudi citizenship, […]

Colombia drugs: Kingpin Don Mario sentenced to 35 years

October 18, 2022 World Justice News 0

A court in New York has sentenced an infamous Colombian paramilitary leader and drug kingpin to 35 years in jail. Daniel Rendón Herrera, better known as Don Mario, led the right-wing paramilitary group United Self-Defence […]

Four missing men found shot and dismembered in Oklahoma river

October 18, 2022 World Justice News 0

Four men were shot and dismembered before their bodies were thrown into a river in Oklahoma, US police have said. A man considered a person of interest in the case has since disappeared. Investigators found […]

Star casino: Record fine for Australian operator over money laundering

October 17, 2022 World Justice News 0

Australian gambling giant Star Entertainment Group has been fined A$100m ($62m, £55m) for failing to stop money laundering at its Sydney casino. The group’s licence to operate the casino has also been suspended. The Star […]

White House Farm murderer Jeremy Bamber seeks to overturn conviction with new evidence

October 16, 2022 World Justice News 0

Lawyers acting for notorious killer Jeremy Bamber have sent dramatic new evidence for review in a bid to overturn his conviction, according to a new report. Bamber was convicted and sentenced to life in prison […]

Suspected California serial killer Wesley Brownlee arrested by police while ‘out hunting’

October 16, 2022 World Justice News 0

A man suspected of killing six people in a string of murders in California has been arrested by police while “out hunting” for his next victim. Wesley Brownlee was driving in the city of Stockton, […]

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape

October 15, 2022 World Justice News 0

Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape. Greenwood, 21, is accused of trying to rape a woman on 22 October last year. He is also alleged to have engaged in controlling […]

Body of 12-year-old girl found inside suitcase in Paris

October 15, 2022 World Justice News 0

The body of a 12-year-old girl has been found inside a suitcase in Paris, according to reports. Her father became concerned after she failed to arrive home from school on Friday, BFMTV reported. The girl’s […]

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 […]

Human Rights

Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

June 28, 2026 0

For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime have been brought to trial. Four men appeared at a High Court on Friday […]

Human Rights

Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban

June 25, 2026 0

Those who carry out conversion practices – commonly known as “conversion therapy” – could be jailed for up to five years under landmark new plans. The draft Conversion Practices Bill, which criminalises “abusive acts” aiming […]

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Harry Dunn: Anne Sacoolas admits causing crash death

Trump questioned under oath over rape accuser’s defamation case

Saudi court jails US citizen for 16 years over critical tweets – family

Colombia drugs: Kingpin Don Mario sentenced to 35 years

Four missing men found shot and dismembered in Oklahoma river

Star casino: Record fine for Australian operator over money laundering

White House Farm murderer Jeremy Bamber seeks to overturn conviction with new evidence

Suspected California serial killer Wesley Brownlee arrested by police while ‘out hunting’

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape

Body of 12-year-old girl found inside suitcase in Paris