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Florida woman jailed for fatally shooting neighbor through door

November 26, 2024 World Justice News 0

A Florida woman who fatally shot her neighbor through her front door last year has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Susan Lorincz, 60, opened fire on 35-year-old Ajike “AJ” Owens as she knocked […]

Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health

July 1, 2023 World Justice News 0

Australia has become the first country in the world to legalise the use of psychedelics to treat some mental health conditions. Approved psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA to those suffering post-traumatic stress disorder and magic […]

‘It’s still a nightmare’: The case of jurors released with PTSD and little or no help after verdict

January 15, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

Dan Cozine’s service left him haunted by horrible memories. He struggled to return to his normal life. He was withdrawn at work. He was distracted and angry at home. His wife urged him to get […]

Australia

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

April 7, 2026 0

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier has been charged over allegations he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Ben Roberts-Smith – who left the defence force in 2013 – was arrested at Sydney airport on Tuesday and will […]

Human Rights

‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

March 28, 2026 0

The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity”. Welcoming the vote, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the wealth of many Western […]

Human Rights

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]