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Mississippi man freed after 11 years in jail without a trial

July 28, 2017 World Justice News 0

A Mississippi man who has been in jail for 11 years without a trial for the alleged murder of his father soon will be released. Police say Steven Jessie Harris was arrested in October 2005 for […]

Charlie Gard Dies

July 28, 2017 World Justice News 0

Charlie Gard, the baby at the centre of a legal row over his treatment, has died, a family spokesman has confirmed. The 11-month-old was moved to a hospice following a High Court ruling. He suffered […]

British men held in Swiss prison over road ‘race’

July 28, 2017 World Justice News 0

Three Britons have been held for seven weeks without charge in Switzerland over “minor driving offences” during an organised motoring holiday. The men were taking part in the Cannon Run, a European driving tour. They […]

Charlie Gard: Parents end legal fight to take baby to US

July 24, 2017 World Justice News 0

The parents of terminally-ill baby Charlie Gard have ended their legal challenge to take him to the US for experimental treatment. A lawyer representing Chris Gard and Connie Yates told the High Court that “time […]

OJ Simpson granted parole on remaining charges

July 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

Former US football star and actor OJ Simpson has been granted parole after nine years in a Nevada prison. “Thank you!” said the 70-year-old, bowing his head as the board approved him for release in […]

Home Secretary takes further action to tackle knife crime

July 19, 2017 World Justice News 0

The Home Secretary has announced plans to consult on new offences to toughen up knife crime laws. The proposed new action would restrict the online sale of knives and ban possession of dangerous or offensive weapons […]

‘White Boy Rick’ Wershe granted parole but could be in prison for years

July 15, 2017 World Justice News 0

The former Detroit drug dealer dubbed “White Boy Rick” has waited nearly 30 years to hear these words: he will be paroled from prison. The 10-member Michigan Parole Board voted unanimously to release Richard Wershe Jr. during a closed-door […]

£20 million heroin smuggling plot gang jailed for 140 Years

July 14, 2017 World Justice News 0

A Birmingham drugs gang who conspired to smuggle up to £19 million of heroin into the UK from Pakistan have been jailed for more than 130 years. The crooks had hid the drugs inside industrial […]

Two Pennsylvania men charged with four murders

July 14, 2017 World Justice News 0

Two men are now charged with the killings of four young men in an affluent Philadelphia suburb. Cosmo DiNardo and Sean Kratz, both 20, each face murder charges as well as multiple counts of conspiracy, […]

TV producer jailed over hitmen plot to kill partner

July 14, 2017 World Justice News 0

A retired TV producer who was convicted of trying to hire a hitman to kill his partner has been jailed for 17 years. David Harris, 68, offered £200,000 for the murder of Hazel Allinson so […]

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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Mississippi man freed after 11 years in jail without a trial

Charlie Gard Dies

British men held in Swiss prison over road ‘race’

Charlie Gard: Parents end legal fight to take baby to US

OJ Simpson granted parole on remaining charges

Home Secretary takes further action to tackle knife crime

‘White Boy Rick’ Wershe granted parole but could be in prison for years

£20 million heroin smuggling plot gang jailed for 140 Years

Two Pennsylvania men charged with four murders

TV producer jailed over hitmen plot to kill partner