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US seeks one-day prison for officer convicted in Breonna Taylor shooting

July 18, 2025 World Justice News 0

The Trump administration is asking for a one-day prison sentence for a former Kentucky police officer convicted in connection with a raid that resulted in the death of Breonna Taylor, a black woman, in her […]

New York crypto investor accused of kidnapping and torturing Italian tourist

May 26, 2025 World Justice News 0

A 37-year-old cryptocurrency investor appeared in court on Saturday after being arrested for allegedly kidnapping and torturing an Italian tourist in a Manhattan home, according to media reports. John Woeltz was arraigned in New York […]

Ex-officer in Kentucky found guilty in death of Breonna Taylor

November 2, 2024 World Justice News 0

A former police officer in the US state of Kentucky has been found guilty of violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor, a black woman killed in her own home during a botched raid four […]

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Kentucky sheriff held over fatal shooting of judge in court

September 20, 2024 World Justice News 0

A Kentucky sheriff has been arrested after fatally shooting a judge in his chambers, police say. District Judge Kevin Mullins died at the scene after being shot multiple times in the Letcher County Courthouse, Kentucky […]

Manhunt after gunman takes aim at cars on US highway

September 8, 2024 World Justice News 0

A manhunt is under way in Kentucky after a number of people were shot on a highway near the city of London on Saturday. The incident began at about 17:30 local time (21:30 GMT). Police […]

Louisville shooting: Four killed at bank in Kentucky as police identify gunman as Connor Sturgeon

April 10, 2023 World Justice News 0

Four people have been killed and eight injured – including two police officers – after a man opened fire at a bank in Louisville in Kentucky. Police named the gunman as 25-year-old Connor Sturgeon, who […]

Breonna Taylor: US police charged over shooting death

August 4, 2022 World Justice News 0

Four US police officers have been arrested and charged over the fatal 2020 shooting of Breonna Taylor. Ms Taylor was killed in her home in Louisville, Kentucky, by plainclothes police who were executing a “no-knock” […]

Three police die in ‘pure hell’ Kentucky shooting

July 2, 2022 World Justice News 0

Three police officers have been shot dead in the US state of Kentucky while trying to serve a warrant on a man accused of domestic violence. Police took the 49-year-old suspect into custody after the […]

Breonna Taylor: Ex-officer Brett Hankinson found not guilty in deadly raid

March 4, 2022 World Justice News 0

A former Louisville police detective has been found not guilty of recklessly endangering neighbours during the chaotic night-time raid that led to the death of Breonna Taylor. Brett Hankinson fired 10 shots during the incident, […]

Kentucky mayoral candidate survives being targeted by a gunman

February 15, 2022 World Justice News 0

A local politician in the US state of Kentucky has survived a shooting inside his office on Monday morning. Police have now apprehended the individual who shot Craig Greenberg, running to be Louisville’s next Democratic […]

Australia

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

April 7, 2026 0

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier has been charged over allegations he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Ben Roberts-Smith – who left the defence force in 2013 – was arrested at Sydney airport on Tuesday and will […]

Human Rights

‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

March 28, 2026 0

The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity”. Welcoming the vote, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the wealth of many Western […]

Human Rights

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]