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Oscar Pistorius to be freed on parole

November 24, 2023 World Justice News 0

Former Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius is to be freed from jail on parole, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. He shot Ms Steenkamp multiple times through a bathroom door on Valentine’s Day […]

James Bulger killer Jon Venables to be given parole hearing

September 20, 2023 World Justice News 0

One of James Bulger’s killers, Jon Venables, has been granted a two-day parole hearing. The hearing will take place on 14 and 15 November, the Parole Board has confirmed. Venables and Robert Thompson were 10 […]

‘White Boy Rick’ Wershe granted parole but could be in prison for years

July 15, 2017 World Justice News 0

The former Detroit drug dealer dubbed “White Boy Rick” has waited nearly 30 years to hear these words: he will be paroled from prison. The 10-member Michigan Parole Board voted unanimously to release Richard Wershe Jr. during a closed-door […]

OJ Simpson set for Parole Hearing next Month, Could be Released October 1

June 21, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

Disgraced former American football star O.J. Simpson is expected to have a parole hearing next month that could see him released from prison as early as October 1, officials say. Simpson, who turns 70 July […]

Alleged Toronto Mafia boss wins new parole hearing in latest appeal to courts

January 17, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

TORONTO — For a killer and alleged Mafia boss devoted to an outlaw life, Vincenzo “Jimmy” DeMaria has a strong affinity for turning to the courts to fight for his rights. The Toronto businessman, named […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban

June 25, 2026 0

Those who carry out conversion practices – commonly known as “conversion therapy” – could be jailed for up to five years under landmark new plans. The draft Conversion Practices Bill, which criminalises “abusive acts” aiming […]