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UK prosecutors argue Tate brothers a flight risk ahead of bail hearing

August 12, 2026 World Justice News 0

British prosecutors are urging a US court to deny a request by influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan that they be released from jail while extradition proceedings play out, ahead of a detention hearing. […]

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appears in Dublin court after extradition from Dubai

August 9, 2026 World Justice News 0

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan, one of the world’s most wanted men, has appeared before a Dublin court after being extradited from Dubai. He has been charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation […]

Latvian man extradited to UK and charged over death of schoolboy in Coventry

August 6, 2026 World Justice News 0

A Latvian man has been extradited to the UK and charged over the death of a 12-year-old boy in an alleged hit-and-run more than two years ago. Keaton Slater died after he was struck by a […]

Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in US in connection with UK police investigation

July 18, 2026 World Justice News 0

Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US on an extradition request from the UK after prosecutors said they were bringing further charges against them. The controversial social media influencers were taken into […]

Alleged Scattered Spider hacker arrested in Finland

July 3, 2026 World Justice News 0

A teenager has been arrested for alleged involvement with the Scattered Spider hacking group, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) has said. Peter Stokes, 19, was arrested in Finland in April and extradited to the […]

Kim Dotcom Loses Court of Appeal Bid to Block Extradition to the U.S.

July 2, 2026 World Justice News 0

After more than fourteen years of legal battles, Kim Dotcom has lost his latest attempt to avoid extradition to the United States. New Zealand’s Court of Appeal dismissed the Megaupload founder’s challenge to the Justice […]

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 […]

Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia

April 19, 2026 World Justice News 0

A former US Marine wanted by Washington over allegations he illegally trained Chinese pilots is set to be extradited, after losing a bid to remain in Australia. Daniel Duggan, 57, was arrested in the regional […]

Chilean woman accused of Pinochet-era kidnaps loses extradition battle

April 8, 2026 World Justice News 0

A 72-year-old Chilean woman suspected of having kidnapped and tortured dissidents during the military rule of Gen Augusto Pinochet has lost her lengthy legal battle against being extradited from Australia. Adriana Rivas moved to Australia […]

Russian archaeologist can be sent to Ukraine for trial, Polish judge rules

March 19, 2026 World Justice News 0

A judge in Poland has ruled that Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin can be extradited to Ukraine, although his defence says he will appeal. Butyagin is being held in a Warsaw prison for allegedly conducting illegal […]

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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 […]