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US Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump’s tax returns

May 13, 2020 World Justice News 0

The US Supreme Court has heard arguments on whether President Donald Trump should be allowed to keep his financial records secret, in a major showdown over presidential powers. Mr Trump has refused to share documents […]

Coronavirus: New York couples can now tie the knot over Zoom

April 20, 2020 World Justice News 0

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed an order allowing online marriages, as many weddings are cancelled under lockdown restrictions. From now on, people in the US state will be able to apply for marriage […]

Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen ‘to be released from prison’

April 17, 2020 World Justice News 0

President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, is reportedly set for an early release from prison due to Covid-19. Cohen is serving a three-year sentence after pleading guilty to multiple offences, including violating campaign […]

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 […]

Human Rights

Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring

July 22, 2026 0

Police in Ethiopia say they have arrested 17 suspects including the alleged leader of what they say is a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking network. The gang is accused of “the deaths of 60 migrants”, sexually […]

Human Rights

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

July 1, 2026 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that […]

Human Rights

Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

June 28, 2026 0

For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime have been brought to trial. Four men appeared at a High Court on Friday […]