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Nicholas Rossi, the US rapist who faked his death and fled to Scotland in bid to escape justice, has died

June 27, 2026 World Justice News 0

Nicholas Rossi, who fled from the US to Scotland after he faked his own death to avoid rape charges, has died in hospital. Rossi, originally from Rhode Island, was jailed last year for raping two women in […]

Fugitive Nicholas Rossi guilty of rape after extradition to US

August 14, 2025 World Justice News 0

An American fugitive who faked his death and fled to Scotland to escape justice has been found guilty of rape in the United States. Nicholas Rossi, who appeared in court under his other name, Nicholas […]

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 […]

Five guilty of mistaken identity murders of two young teenager friends

November 15, 2024 World Justice News 0

A group of teenagers and a man have been found guilty of murdering two best friends in a case of mistaken identity. Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, were stabbed to death yards from […]

Man arrested after human remains found in suitcases

July 13, 2024 World Justice News 0

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of human remains in suitcases at Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. The 34-year-old was detained by Avon and Somerset armed officers at Temple […]

Fresh appeal after 40 years to catch woman’s 1984 murderer in Bristol

June 11, 2024 World Justice News 0

Police have issued a fresh appeal to bring the killer of a mother-of-two to justice 40 years after she was murdered. Shelley Morgan, 33, was last seen alive dropping her children off at school in […]

Bristol protest: Police attacked as ‘Kill the Bill’ demo turns violent

March 22, 2021 World Justice News 0

Protesters have attacked police after thousands of people turned up to a demonstration that officers had “strongly advised” against attending. Officers suffered broken bones and police vans were set alight as angry scenes unfolded in […]

Bristol drug rape photographer’s Twitter account suspended

December 29, 2018 World Justice News 0

The Twitter account of a convicted rapist has been suspended after a judge ordered it be taken down. Earlier this month, Nigel Wilkinson was jailed for 16 years and six months after being found guilty of […]

Teacher Eleanor Wilson ‘had sex with pupil on plane’

October 1, 2018 World Justice News 0

A teacher had sex with a 16-year-old pupil in an aeroplane toilet after the pair drank alcohol on the flight back from a school trip, a court has heard. Eleanor Wilson, 29, of The Rope […]

Cricketer Ben Stokes found not guilty of affray

August 14, 2018 World Justice News 0

England cricketer Ben Stokes has been found not guilty of affray after a fight near a Bristol nightclub. The Durham all-rounder, 27, denied the charge following the fracas between a group of men last September. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]