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Jack Smith gives testimony in Capitol Hill

Trump ‘engaged in criminal activity’, Jack Smith says in Capitol Hill testimony

January 25, 2026 World Justice News 0

In his first public testimony about his criminal investigations of Donald Trump, former special counsel Jack Smith said the president was responsible for the violence on 6 January 2021, when hundreds of rioters stormed the […]

Georgia judge dismisses 2020 election interference case against Trump

November 28, 2025 World Justice News 0

A judge in Georgia has dismissed a sprawling 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump, ending the last effort to prosecute the president for allegedly attempting to overturn his loss to Joe Biden. Peter Skandalakis, […]

Judge rejects Trump effort to dismiss 2020 election interference case

August 4, 2024 World Justice News 0

The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case has dismissed an effort to have it thrown out. US District Judge Tanya Chutkan said Trump’s legal team had provided “no meaningful evidence” the former president […]

Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court

Donald Trump manages partial victory in Supreme Court as hush money case rumbles on

April 27, 2024 World Justice News 0

Donald Trump managed a partial victory in the Supreme Court, as justices delayed any potential decision on his immunity case over election riots. Trump argued he has total immunity over the 2020 riots and while […]

New Mexico: Failed election candidate paid me to shoot officials, gunman says

February 3, 2024 World Justice News 0

A man in the US state of New Mexico has pleaded guilty to helping a defeated Republican candidate carry out drive-by shootings at the home of Democrats. The defendant, Demetrio Trujillo, says the candidate, Solomon […]

Sidney Powell: Trump ex-lawyer pleads guilty in Georgia election case

October 19, 2023 World Justice News 0

Former Donald Trump lawyer Sidney Powell has pleaded guilty to six charges in the Georgia election interference case. Powell, who was charged alongside the former president, reached a deal with prosecutors and will now testify […]

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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 […]