World Justice News

New York investigates company accused of selling fake Twitter followers

January 29, 2018 World Justice News 0

New York’s chief prosecutor says the state is opening an investigation into a firm that allegedly sold millions of fake followers to social media users. “Impersonation and deception are illegal under New York law,” said […]

Larry Nassar: Michigan attorney general vows full inquiry

January 28, 2018 World Justice News 0

Michigan’s attorney general has promised a full investigation into how sports doctor Larry Nassar was able to abuse young women for decades while working at a university in the state. “We will meet with every […]

Steve Wynn: Quits as Republican finance chair amid sexual harassment allegations

January 27, 2018 World Justice News 0

US casino mogul Steve Wynn has resigned as finance chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) amid sexual harassment allegations. A Wall Street Journal report on Friday alleged that the 76-year-old billionaire harassed massage therapists […]

Brazil: Gunmen storm Fortaleza nightclub killing 14

January 27, 2018 World Justice News 0

Gunmen have stormed a nightclub in north-east Brazil, killing at least 14 people. Three cars of attackers swooped in on the venue, located on the outskirts of Fortaleza, during the early hours of Saturday morning. […]

Birmingham pub bombings: Court overturns coroner’s ruling

January 27, 2018 World Justice News 0

A coroner was wrong to restrict the scope of inquests into the Birmingham pub bombings, a court has ruled. In July, coroner Sir Peter Thornton QC decided the names of the alleged perpetrators would not […]

Coincheck: World’s biggest ever digital currency ‘theft’

January 27, 2018 World Justice News 0

One of Japan’s largest digital currency exchanges says it has lost some $534m (£380m) worth of virtual money in a hacking attack on its network. Coincheck suspended deposits and withdrawals for all crypto-currencies except Bitcoin […]

Donald Trump prepared to apologise for Britain First retweets

January 26, 2018 World Justice News 0

US president Donald Trump has said he is prepared to apologise for retweeting posts from a British far-right group. In an interview with ITV’s Piers Morgan, Mr Trump said he knew “nothing” about Britain First […]

New Kodi Addon Tool Might Carry Interesting Copyright Liability Implications

January 25, 2018 World Justice News 0

A tool just released by the TVAddons team might carry interesting copyright implications. Github Browser enables Kodi users to install third-party addons directly from development platform Github. This removes the requirement for sites like TVAddons […]

Turpin case: Parents of tortured children barred from contact

January 25, 2018 World Justice News 0

A judge in California has issued a protective order banning the parents of 13 siblings allegedly held captive in a suburban home from contacting them. David and Louise Turpin, appearing shackled in court, must stay […]

Camels banned from Saudi beauty contest over Botox

January 25, 2018 World Justice News 0

Twelve prized camels have been disqualified from a beauty contest in Saudi Arabia after their owners tried to tweak their good looks with Botox. Thousands of camels are paraded at the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival […]

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 […]

Australia

Australia court doubles payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination case

May 17, 2026 0

A Sydney court has doubled the discrimination payout for an Australian trans woman who was kicked off a female-only app. It comes almost two years after Roxanne Tickle successfully sued Sall Grover, founder of the […]

Human Rights

War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release

May 3, 2026 0

Lawyers acting for convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic are awaiting a decision by a UN court on their bid to release him from jail in The Hague on the grounds he is near […]

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Articles by World Justice News

Larry Nassar: Michigan attorney general vows full inquiry

Steve Wynn: Quits as Republican finance chair amid sexual harassment allegations

Brazil: Gunmen storm Fortaleza nightclub killing 14

Birmingham pub bombings: Court overturns coroner’s ruling

Coincheck: World’s biggest ever digital currency ‘theft’

Donald Trump prepared to apologise for Britain First retweets

New Kodi Addon Tool Might Carry Interesting Copyright Liability Implications

Turpin case: Parents of tortured children barred from contact

Camels banned from Saudi beauty contest over Botox