World Justice News

James Byrd Jr: Killer executed for notorious hate crime

April 24, 2019 World Justice News 0

One of three men convicted in the 1998 murder of James Byrd Jr, one of modern America’s worst hate crimes, has been executed in Texas. Byrd, a black man, was beaten, chained to a truck […]

French ex-PM Fillon and British wife face ‘fake jobs’ trial

April 23, 2019 World Justice News 0

Two years after French presidential favourite François Fillon became caught up in a public funding scandal, investigating judges have recommended that he and his wife Penelope Fillon should go on trial. His campaign collapsed when […]

Two teen girls arrested for ‘plotting nine murders’ in Florida

April 22, 2019 World Justice News 0

Two teenage girls have been arrested in the state of Florida for allegedly planning to murder nine people, US media report. The pair from Avon Park Middle School, both aged 14, were arrested on Wednesday […]

Carlos Ghosn: Former Nissan boss hit with fresh charge

April 22, 2019 World Justice News 0

Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has been indicted by prosecutors in Japan on a fresh charge of aggravated breach of trust. It is the fourth charge brought against Mr Ghosn and relates to the alleged […]

Hacking ‘hero’ Marcus Hutchins pleads guilty to US malware charges

April 20, 2019 World Justice News 0

A British man hailed as a hero for stopping a global cyber-attack that was threatening the NHS has pleaded guilty to US malware charges. Marcus Hutchins, 24, has pleaded guilty to two charges related to […]

Nxivm: Seagram heiress Clare Bronfman pleads guilty in ‘sex cult’ case

April 20, 2019 World Justice News 0

US heiress Clare Bronfman has pleaded guilty to her role in an alleged sex trafficking operation. Bronfman, the 40-year-old heir to the Seagram alcohol fortune, was accused of using more than $100m (£77m) to fund […]

David and Louise Turpin: Children forgive parents for torture

April 20, 2019 World Justice News 0

A California couple’s children have forgiven them for years of torture and starvation as the parents were sentenced to life in prison. David and Louise Turpin’s children told a court they still loved their mother […]

Mueller report: Democrats vow to probe Trump ‘obstruction’

April 19, 2019 World Justice News 0

Democrats have vowed to continue pursuing Donald Trump over allegations he obstructed justice, following the release of a report into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. They want Robert Mueller, the man who collated the […]

Nicky Butt: Ex-Manchester United star bailed after assault arrest

April 17, 2019 World Justice News 0

Former Manchester United footballer Nicky Butt has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a woman. Officers were called to a house on Broadway in Hale at about 14:00 BST on Tuesday. A woman received a […]

Denver schools close as FBI hunt ‘Columbine-obsessed’ woman

April 17, 2019 World Justice News 0

Schools throughout the city of Denver, Colorado have closed for the day as authorities search for an “extremely dangerous” woman. Sol Pais, 18, is reportedly obsessed with the 1999 Columbine high school massacre, in which […]

Human Rights

Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

Human Rights

European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

Human Rights

France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]

Crime and Justice News from around the world

Articles by World Justice News

James Byrd Jr: Killer executed for notorious hate crime

French ex-PM Fillon and British wife face ‘fake jobs’ trial

Two teen girls arrested for ‘plotting nine murders’ in Florida

Carlos Ghosn: Former Nissan boss hit with fresh charge

Hacking ‘hero’ Marcus Hutchins pleads guilty to US malware charges

Nxivm: Seagram heiress Clare Bronfman pleads guilty in ‘sex cult’ case

David and Louise Turpin: Children forgive parents for torture

Mueller report: Democrats vow to probe Trump ‘obstruction’

Nicky Butt: Ex-Manchester United star bailed after assault arrest

Denver schools close as FBI hunt ‘Columbine-obsessed’ woman