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When They See Us: Netflix wins defamation case

March 24, 2020 World Justice News 0

Netflix has won a defamation case for the show When They See Us, which tells the story of the Central Park Five. The case was brought against the streaming service and its director, Ava DuVernay, […]

Harvey Weinstein jailed for 23 years in rape trial

March 11, 2020 World Justice News 0

Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. He was found guilty in a trial in New York last month, a dramatic fall from grace […]

Harvey Weinstein guilty over sexual assaults

February 24, 2020 World Justice News 0

Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of sexual assault, capping a stunning downfall for the former Hollywood mogul and a victory for the #MeToo movement against harassment. Weinstein, 67, was convicted in New York City […]

Stormy Daniels’ ex-lawyer Michael Avenatti guilty over extortion

February 14, 2020 World Justice News 0

Michael Avenatti, who represented porn star Stormy Daniels in a lawsuit against President Trump, has been found guilty of attempted extortion. The lawyer was accused of seeking to extort up to $25m (£18.9m) from Nike. […]

Lawrence Ray: US student’s dad charged for sex trafficking

February 13, 2020 World Justice News 0

A man accused of abusing his daughter’s university roommates has been arrested in the US and charged with extortion, sex trafficking and forced labour. Prosecutors say Lawrence “Larry” Ray extorted some $1m (£771,000) from students […]

Harvey Weinstein trial: Defence hits back after graphic prosecution claims

January 23, 2020 World Justice News 0

The trial of ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has begun in earnest in New York with graphic prosecution statements on his alleged crimes. Prosecutor Meghan Hast said he was a “seasoned” sexual predator with vulnerable actresses […]

Harvey Weinstein charged with sexual assault in Los Angeles

January 6, 2020 World Justice News 0

Harvey Weinstein has been charged with sexual assault in Los Angeles on the same day he appeared in a New York court in a separate case. The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office said the […]

Tekashi 6ix9ine: Rapper sentenced to two years in prison

December 18, 2019 World Justice News 0

Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to two years in prison for crimes he carried out while he was a member of a violent gang. The rapper, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, pleaded guilty to […]

Harvey Weinstein ‘reaches tentative $25m deal with accusers’

December 13, 2019 World Justice News 0

Film mogul Harvey Weinstein has reached a tentative $25m (£19m) settlement with dozens of women who have accused him of sexual misconduct, lawyers have said. About 30 actresses and ex-employees would share the payout in […]

Sweden’s Ericsson to pay over $1bn to settle US corruption probe

December 6, 2019 World Justice News 0

Sweden’s telecoms giant Ericsson has agreed to pay more than $1bn (£760m) to resolve allegations of bribery, the US Department of Justice has announced. It said the company had “admitted to a years-long campaign of […]

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Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms

February 26, 2026 0

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced legislation that could double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The proposal was sent to parliament on Tuesday […]

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Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians

February 22, 2026 0

Three Cameroonian soldiers have been sentenced to prison for their role in the killing of at least 21 civilians in the country’s troubled Anglophone region. The jail terms for the crimes, which took place six […]

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Nigerian court orders UK to pay £420m over 1949 killing of miners

February 8, 2026 0

A Nigerian court has ordered the British government to pay $27m (£20m) to each of the families of 21 coal miners killed in 1949 by the colonial administration in the south-east of the country. The […]