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Harvey Weinstein seeks to dismiss case based on accuser’s emails

August 3, 2018 World Justice News 0

Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is seeking to get the criminal case against him thrown out of court. On Friday, his lawyers filed a defence motion citing dozens of “warm” emails they say Mr Weinstein received […]

Suspect in shooting of Houston surgeon kills himself

August 3, 2018 World Justice News 0

he suspected killer of a former surgeon for ex-President George H W Bush has killed himself as officers closed in on him, say police. Joseph James Pappas, 62, allegedly killed cardiologist Mark Hausknecht last month […]

Teenager Safaa Boular jailed for life over IS terror plot

August 3, 2018 World Justice News 0

The youngest woman to be convicted of plotting a terror attack on British soil has been jailed for life, with a minimum term of 13 years. Safaa Boular, 18, of Vauxhall, London, was convicted of […]

Judge orders defendant’s mouth taped shut during sentencing hearing

August 2, 2018 World Justice News 0

A Cleveland man had two pieces of tape placed over his mouth during his sentencing on Tuesday, after the judged warned him to stop talking. Franklyn Williams was convicted of three armed robberies during his trial, but he […]

US names arrested Fin7 cyber-gang suspects

August 2, 2018 World Justice News 0

Three Ukrainian citizens suspected of being part of a “prolific hacking group” have been arrested, the US Department of Justice has announced. The three men are accused of using malware to attack more than 120 US […]

Illinois lawmaker Nick Sauer quits after ‘catfishing’ claim

August 2, 2018 World Justice News 0

An Illinois state representative has resigned following allegations he used photos of his ex-girlfriend to “catfish other men”. Republican Nick Sauer allegedly used the photos on a fake Instagram account to lure men into “graphic […]

Myanmar leader removed from display at Canadian Museum for Human Rights

August 1, 2018 World Justice News 0

Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be removed from a display at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights over the humanitarian crisis facing her country’s Rohingya Muslims. The museum in Winnipeg has announced it […]

Swedish crown jewels: Speedboat thieves steal priceless treasures

August 1, 2018 World Justice News 0

Police in Sweden have launched a manhunt after thieves swiped some of the country’s crown jewels from a cathedral and escaped by speedboat. Two priceless crowns and an orb belonging to a 17th Century king […]

‘Sinister’ Facebook stalker jailed for abusing woman

August 1, 2018 World Justice News 0

A “cowardly predator” who cyber-stalked a disabled campaigner against online abuse has been jailed. Nicky Wright, 39, of Lewisham, south London, was convicted of stalking Nicola Brookes from Brighton. Despite never meeting Ms Brookes, Wright […]

US release of 3D-printed gun software blocked

August 1, 2018 World Justice News 0

A US federal judge in Seattle has blocked the release of software that allows consumers to 3D-print firearms. Gun access advocacy group Defense Distributed published downloadable gun blueprints five days early on Friday. The firm […]

Human Rights

Under-16s in UK will be banned from social media from early 2027

June 16, 2026 0

Millions of children in the UK will be forced off social media after the government announced it would ban under-16s from accessing a range of platforms. Apps including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram will become inaccessible […]

Human Rights

Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing

June 11, 2026 0

A court in Thailand has found two men guilty of carrying out the country’s worst ever terrorist attack and sentenced them to death. The two men, both from China’s Uyghur minority, were convicted of planning […]

Human Rights

Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

May 23, 2026 0

A US judge has dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to a megaprison in El Salvador last year. Abrego Garcia, whose deportation became a major flashpoint in the debate […]

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Harvey Weinstein seeks to dismiss case based on accuser’s emails

Suspect in shooting of Houston surgeon kills himself

Teenager Safaa Boular jailed for life over IS terror plot

Judge orders defendant’s mouth taped shut during sentencing hearing

US names arrested Fin7 cyber-gang suspects

Illinois lawmaker Nick Sauer quits after ‘catfishing’ claim

Myanmar leader removed from display at Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Swedish crown jewels: Speedboat thieves steal priceless treasures

‘Sinister’ Facebook stalker jailed for abusing woman

US release of 3D-printed gun software blocked