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Convicted paedophiles could soon be ordered to undergo surgical castration in Louisiana

June 4, 2024 World Justice News 0

Paedophiles found guilty of a sex crime against a child in Louisiana could soon be ordered to undergo surgical castration in addition to prison time. Politicians in the US state gave final approval to a […]

Glynn Simmons: Freedom ‘exhilarating’ for man exonerated after 48 years

January 7, 2024 World Justice News 0

Glynn Simmons took a long glance out the window of the car passenger seat as he drove with a friend along the freeway to Tulsa, Oklahoma. His gaze was fixated on the night sky, lit […]

Louisiana man who was on the run for more than 30 years chuckled as police handcuffed him

September 23, 2023 World Justice News 0

A fugitive convicted of attempted murder who evaded police for more than 30 years has been caught. Greg Lawson, who had been on the run for 32 years, laughed and asked officers “how are you […]

Melvin Emde: Oklahoma man wanted on child rape charge arrested after ‘faking own death in kayaking accident’

September 20, 2023 World Justice News 0

A man who is facing a child rape charge has been arrested after faking his own death in a kayaking accident, Louisiana police have said. Melvin Emde, 41, was detained after crashing his motorbike while […]

Louisiana cracks down on porn by making websites ask users for ID to verify age

January 5, 2023 World Justice News 0

People who want to visit pornographic websites in the US state of Louisiana must now provide legal proof they are over 18. Any porn sites that do not check users are adults can now be […]

Mother wanted for murder after boy found dead in suitcase is identified

October 27, 2022 World Justice News 0

The mother of a boy who was found dead inside a suitcase in rural Indiana is wanted by police on suspicion of murder. The boy, who was five, has been named by police as Cairo […]

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Malnourished Texas twins escaped from handcuffs after boy finds key and hides it in his mouth

October 22, 2022 World Justice News 0

Malnourished twin teenagers escaped from handcuffs at their Texas home when one of them found the key in his mother’s purse and hid it in his mouth until it was safe to flee, according to […]

Three killed in New Orleans gun shop shooting

February 21, 2021 World Justice News 0

Three people have been killed and two injured in a shooting at a gun outlet in the US state of Louisiana. The local sheriff said an “initial shooter” opened fire, striking two people, which prompted […]

Pandemic throws US primary elections into uncertainty

March 28, 2020 World Justice News 0

Ohio’s governor has ordered polling stations in the state to close as the Covid-19 pandemic disrupts vast swathes of American life. The state was one of four due to hold Democratic primary votes on Tuesday. […]

Samuel Little: FBI confirms ‘most prolific’ US serial killer

October 8, 2019 World Justice News 0

The FBI has confirmed an imprisoned murderer who confessed to 93 murders over four decades is the most prolific serial killer in US history. Police have matched Samuel Little, 79, to 50 cases from 1970 […]

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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 […]