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South Carolina executes Richard Moore despite broadly supported plea to cut sentence to life

November 2, 2024 World Justice News 0

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina put Richard Moore to death by lethal injection Friday for the 1999 fatal shooting of a convenience store clerk, despite a broad appeal for mercy by parties that included three jurors […]

Iran has executed Alireza Tajiki who was arrested when aged 15

August 10, 2017 World Justice News 0

A semi-official Iranian news agency is reporting that Alireza Tajiki, a young Iranian man who was arrested, convicted and sentenced to death as a child, has been executed. Following today’s execution of Alireza Tajiki, Amnesty […]

Arkansas executes Kenneth Williams

April 28, 2017 World Justice News 0

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday denied last minute motions seeking to halt the execution of death row inmate Kenneth Williams who was convicted of murdering a cheerleader, then escaped from prison and killed two […]

Texas hit man Rolando Ruiz executed

March 8, 2017 World Justice News 0

Texas hit man Rolando Ruiz, on death row for a life insurance murder plot, has been executed after being denied a reprieve by the U.S. Supreme Court. The state executed Ruiz at 11:06 p.m on […]

Japan Executes Kenichi Tajiri For Murders

November 11, 2016 World Justice News 0

Kenichi Tajiri, 45, was executed by hanging at Fukuoka Detention Centre in Japan duyring the early hours of Friday. He was sentenced to death in 2012 for two murders committed in 2004 and 2011. The […]

Saudi Prince Executed For Murder

October 19, 2016 World Justice News 0

A Saudi prince has been executed for shooting a man dead during a mass brawl three years ago outside Riyadh. Prince Turki bin Saud al-Kabir was put to death in the capital. No details were […]

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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 […]