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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 […]

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Delhi bus rape: Indian court issues death warrants

January 9, 2020 World Justice News 0

An Indian court has set an execution date for four men convicted of the 2012 gang-rape and murder of a student in the capital, Delhi. Akshay Thakur, Vinay Sharma, Pawan Gupta and Mukesh Singh were […]

Shiori Ito: Japanese journalist awarded $30,000 in damages in rape case

December 18, 2019 World Justice News 0

A Japanese court has ordered a high-profile TV reporter to pay 3.3 million yen ($30,000; £22,917) in damages to a journalist who accused him of rape. Shiori Ito alleged that Noriyuki Yamaguchi raped her in […]

Serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences

December 9, 2019 World Justice News 0

A serial rapist who carried out a string of sex attacks on 11 women and children across England has been given 33 life sentences. Joseph McCann’s victims were aged between 11 and 71 and included […]

Hyderabad case: Police kill suspects in Indian vet’s rape and murder

December 6, 2019 World Justice News 0

Indian police have shot dead four men suspected of raping and killing a young female vet in Hyderabad last week. The men were in police detention and were taken back to the scene of the […]

Unnao: India woman set on fire on her way to rape case hearing

December 5, 2019 World Justice News 0

A 23-year-old alleged rape victim is fighting for her life after she was set on fire while going to court in northern India. The woman was on her way to a hearing in the case […]

South Africa post office rapist and murderer given life

November 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

South African post office worker Luyanda Botha has been handed three life sentences after admitting to the rape and murder of 19-year-old student Uyinene Mrwetyana. Her killing in August sparked large protests over the high […]

Spanish anger as five men acquitted of gang-raping teenager

November 1, 2019 World Justice News 0

A Barcelona court’s decision to acquit five men accused of gang-raping a 14-year-old girl of the charge of sexual assault has provoked outrage. The court ruled out rape because the victim was in an “unconscious […]

Aya Maasarwe: Australian jailed for student’s high-profile murder

October 29, 2019 World Justice News 0

A man has been jailed for raping and murdering an Arab Israeli student in a high-profile case in Australia. Codey Herrmann, 21, attacked Aya Maasarwe near a university in Melbourne in January. The killing sparked […]

Jason Lawrance appeals against vasectomy lie rape convictions

September 19, 2019 World Justice News 0

A man found guilty of rape after lying about having had a vasectomy is appealing against the convictions. Jason Lawrance’s convictions were thought to be the first of their kind and could have wider implications […]

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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 […]