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‘Corrupt’ ex-prison officer who boasted about performing sex act on inmate jailed

March 4, 2025 World Justice News 0

An ex-prison officer who boasted about performing a sex act on an inmate who “manipulated” her has been jailed. Mother-of-one Katie Evans, 26, burst into tears in court as the judge described how she was […]

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Men convicted of regularly raping teenage girls in Rotherham called them ‘fresh meat’

March 4, 2025 World Justice News 0

Two men have been convicted of a series of sexual offences against two teenage girls, who were described by the gang targeting them as “fresh meat”. Sheffield Crown Court was told the girls were sexually […]

Robert Crimo III pleads guilty to killing seven people in Chicago Independence Day parade mass shooting

March 4, 2025 World Justice News 0

A man has pleaded guilty to killing seven people when he opened fire on an Independence Day parade in Chicago in 2022. Robert E Crimo III, 24, had pleaded not guilty to the shooting – but changed […]

Haiti police raid gang leader’s stronghold in capital

March 3, 2025 World Justice News 0

The government of Haiti says police have launched a large-scale operation in a shantytown controlled by powerful gang leader Jimmy Chérizier, who is widely known as Barbecue. The authorities say several gang members have been […]

US judge says mass firings of some federal workers likely illegal

March 1, 2025 World Justice News 0

A California judge has said the mass firings of probationary employees by the Trump administration were likely unlawful. The ruling said the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) had told thousands of employees across a handful […]

Former Brookside actor jailed over £13m modelling fraud

March 1, 2025 World Justice News 0

A former Brookside actor who masterminded a £13.6million fraud operation that conned thousands of would-be models has been jailed. Philip Foster, 49, who played Christian Wright in the Liverpool soap, ran a network of fake […]

PC leaked details of Nicola Bulley investigation

March 1, 2025 World Justice News 0

A former police officer has been handed a suspended sentence after sharing information with her family about the Nicola Bulley investigation. Lancashire Police said they received a report in March 2023 “regarding the potential unauthorised […]

Eleanor Williams: The teenager who faked a grooming scandal also named real abusers

March 1, 2025 World Justice News 0

Home video of Eleanor Williams shows a happy teenager; dancing, singing into a bottle, joking with her sister, and making others laugh. A marked contrast to the videos that came to define her. Warning: This […]

Dozens arrested worldwide over AI-generated child sexual abuse images

March 1, 2025 World Justice News 0

Dozens of people have been arrested over their suspected involvement in the distribution of AI-generated images and video of child sexual abuse. Most of the 25 suspects – who are believed to be part of […]

FBI most wanted drug lord among 29 cartel figures sent from Mexico to US as Trump turns up pressure on organisations

February 28, 2025 World Justice News 0

Mexico has sent 29 drug cartel figures, including a most wanted drug lord, to the US as the Trump administration cranks up the pressure on the crime groups. The early days of the new US […]

Human Rights

Istanbul’s ex-mayor to stand trial on corruption charges

March 9, 2026 0

The former mayor of Istanbul is due to become the central defendant in a mass corruption trial that his opposition party and rights groups say is politically motivated. Ekrem Imamoglu, 55, faces more than 140 charges […]

Human Rights

Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms

February 26, 2026 0

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced legislation that could double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The proposal was sent to parliament on Tuesday […]

Human Rights

Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians

February 22, 2026 0

Three Cameroonian soldiers have been sentenced to prison for their role in the killing of at least 21 civilians in the country’s troubled Anglophone region. The jail terms for the crimes, which took place six […]

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Articles by World Justice News

‘Corrupt’ ex-prison officer who boasted about performing sex act on inmate jailed

Men convicted of regularly raping teenage girls in Rotherham called them ‘fresh meat’

Robert Crimo III pleads guilty to killing seven people in Chicago Independence Day parade mass shooting

Haiti police raid gang leader’s stronghold in capital

US judge says mass firings of some federal workers likely illegal

Former Brookside actor jailed over £13m modelling fraud

PC leaked details of Nicola Bulley investigation

Eleanor Williams: The teenager who faked a grooming scandal also named real abusers

Dozens arrested worldwide over AI-generated child sexual abuse images

FBI most wanted drug lord among 29 cartel figures sent from Mexico to US as Trump turns up pressure on organisations