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Trump ally Roger Stone convicted of lying to Congress

November 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

US President Donald Trump’s adviser Roger Stone has been convicted on seven counts of lying to Congress, obstruction and witness tampering. The court heard he lied about his efforts to learn more about when WikiLeaks […]

US House panel holds Attorney General William Barr in contempt

May 8, 2019 World Justice News 0

A US House of Representatives panel has voted to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress amid a showdown over the Mueller report. Democrats on the judiciary committee took the rare step after […]

Constitutional Concerns Raised by House Rule Penalizing Live-streaming

January 3, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee, dozens of law professors and the American Civil Liberties Union raised constitutional questions over a new rule, which passed the House 234-193 on Tuesday, that fines lawmakers as much […]

Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock indicted on 24 criminal counts

November 11, 2016 zoshinuk 0

Former Illinois U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, 35, has been indicted by a grand jury on 24 counts in Springfield. Prosecutors said Schock used House and campaign funds to support his lavish, jet-setting lifestyle. The alleged […]

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Under-16s in UK will be banned from social media from early 2027

June 16, 2026 0

Millions of children in the UK will be forced off social media after the government announced it would ban under-16s from accessing a range of platforms. Apps including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram will become inaccessible […]

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Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing

June 11, 2026 0

A court in Thailand has found two men guilty of carrying out the country’s worst ever terrorist attack and sentenced them to death. The two men, both from China’s Uyghur minority, were convicted of planning […]

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Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

May 23, 2026 0

A US judge has dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to a megaprison in El Salvador last year. Abrego Garcia, whose deportation became a major flashpoint in the debate […]