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Father of gunman who killed rapper PnB Rock sentenced

September 25, 2024 World Justice News 0

A father who sent his 17-year-old son to kill rapper PnB Rock has been sentenced to 31 years to life in prison. PnB, real name Rakim Hasheem Allen, was shot dead in front of his […]

Toronto gold heist: Police arrest alleged gun-runner linked to C$20m airport theft

April 18, 2024 World Justice News 0

Canadian police have made arrests and issued nine warrants in the biggest gold theft in the country’s history. More than 6,500 gold bars worth C$20m ($14.5m/£11.6m), were stolen from Toronto Pearson Airport, in April 2023, […]

Brooklyn shooting: Person of interest named in New York subway attack

April 13, 2022 World Justice News 0

New York City police have named “a person of interest” after a morning rush-hour shooting at a subway station that left more than 20 people injured. Police said they were looking for Frank R James, […]

US cheerleader wins free speech case against her former school

June 23, 2021 World Justice News 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a teenager who was kicked off her school cheerleading squad over a profane social media post. In an 8-1 ruling, it concluded that the Mahanoy Area […]

Meek Mill pleads guilty to gun charge to end 12-year case

August 27, 2019 World Justice News 0

Meek Mill has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge, in a plea deal which ends a 12-year long case. The US rapper was granted a new trial in July because judges ruled that his […]

Philadelphia shooting: Gunman who injured six surrenders after stand-off

August 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

A suspect has been taken into custody after injuring six officers in a shootout in the US city of Philadelphia. A gun battle broke out between police and a male shooter at about 16:30 local […]

Homeless man row: US couple ordered to hand over Johnny Bobbitt money

August 31, 2018 World Justice News 0

A New Jersey judge has ordered a couple to turn over the money they raised for a homeless man after he helped one of them out in an emergency. The judge gave Kate McClure and […]

Four shot in argument at Walmart checkout near Philadelphia

August 15, 2018 World Justice News 0

Four people were shot and several more injured when a gunman opened fire by the checkout of a Walmart during an argument with another customer. Police say Keenan Jones, 30, fired at least 10 shots, […]

Uber, Lyft to Cease Operations in Philadelphia by Court Order

October 6, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Less than a week after a temporary agreement of immunity between the services and the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) expired – Ride-hailing services UberX and Lyft were served a cease-and-desist order issued by Common Pleas Judge […]

Human Rights

Sudan militia chief sentenced to 20 years for war crimes during Darfur conflict

December 10, 2025 0

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced a Sudanese militia leader to 20 years in prison for atrocities committed during a civil war more than two decades ago. Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman had been convicted […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

Australia

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]