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Jeffrey Epstein ‘found semi-conscious’ in prison cell

July 25, 2019 World Justice News 0

Wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein has been taken to hospital after he was found semi-conscious in his prison cell, US media report. The 66-year-old, who is awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, was reportedly found sprawled […]

Bianca Devins: The teenager whose murder was exploited for clicks

July 21, 2019 World Justice News 0

Like many other teenagers her age, Bianca Devins lived her life online. The 17-year-old had recently graduated from high school and was looking forward to starting a psychology course at a community college later this […]

R. Kelly ‘arrested on federal sex trafficking charges’

July 12, 2019 World Justice News 0

R. Kelly is in custody after being arrested in Chicago on sex trafficking charges, according to reports in the US. There are said to be 13 charges against the singer, including child abuse images and […]

Jeffrey Epstein: US financier ‘charged with sex trafficking’

July 7, 2019 World Justice News 0

US billionaire and registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been arrested on new sex trafficking charges connected to allegations from the early 2000s, reports say. Epstein was arrested in New York and will appear in […]

Nxivm: Sex cult leader Raniere found guilty in New York

June 20, 2019 World Justice News 0

Keith Raniere, a self-help guru accused of leading a sex cult that enslaved women, has been found guilty of all charges against him. Raniere, 58, was convicted by a jury after a six-week trial in […]

Anna Sorokin: Fake heiress apologises as she is sentenced

May 10, 2019 World Justice News 0

A German woman who posed as a billionaire heiress to swindle New York hotels and banks has been sentenced to at least four years in prison. “I apologise for the mistakes I made,” Anna Sorokin, […]

Anna Delvey: Fake heiress found guilty over NY scam

April 26, 2019 World Justice News 0

Just how far can you get in the New York City socialite scene without a real fortune of your own? Incredibly far, in the case of Anna Delvey – real name Anna Sorokin – who […]

Nxivm: Seagram heiress Clare Bronfman pleads guilty in ‘sex cult’ case

April 20, 2019 World Justice News 0

US heiress Clare Bronfman has pleaded guilty to her role in an alleged sex trafficking operation. Bronfman, the 40-year-old heir to the Seagram alcohol fortune, was accused of using more than $100m (£77m) to fund […]

Nxivm: Actress Allison Mack pleads guilty in ‘sex cult’ case

April 9, 2019 World Justice News 0

US actress Allison Mack has pleaded guilty to charges linked to an alleged sex trafficking operation disguised as a mentoring group. Appearing in Brooklyn federal court, Mack pleaded guilty to racketeering and racketeering conspiracy charges […]

Cesar Sayoc: US mail bombs suspect pleads guilty

March 22, 2019 World Justice News 0

Cesar Sayoc, the Florida man suspected of a mail-bombing campaign targeting critics of President Donald Trump has pleaded guilty in federal court. Mr Sayoc, 56, could be jailed for life for his criminal charges, which […]

Human Rights

Double murderer awarded £7,500 compensation over human rights breaches

January 2, 2026 0

A double murderer has been awarded £7,500 compensation by the High Court over breaches of his human rights. Fuad Awale, who is serving a life sentence for shooting two teenagers in the head in 2011, […]

Human Rights

US plans to start checking all tourists’ social media

December 10, 2025 0

All tourists – including those from Britain – will have to undergo a social media screening before being allowed entry into the US under new plans being considered by the country’s border force. At the […]

Australia

Children locked out of social media apps after Australia’s world-first ban

December 10, 2025 0

Australia’s world-first social media ban for children has taken effect, with throngs of teenagers waking up to find their accounts have gone dark. Others tell BBC they have already snuck past barriers and will continue […]