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Ghislaine Maxwell makes first US court appearance

April 24, 2021 World Justice News 0

Ghislaine Maxwell has appeared in court on new charges of sex-trafficking, her first appearance since her arrest last summer. She attended the New York court in person on Friday for arraignment on new charges against […]

Ghislaine Maxwell: Fourth alleged victim added to charges

March 29, 2021 World Justice News 0

Two new US federal charges of sex trafficking conspiracy and sex trafficking of a minor have been filed against British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell. The new charges introduce a fourth alleged victim to the case against […]

Nxivm leader Keith Raniere sentenced to 120 years in prison

October 27, 2020 World Justice News 0

The US leader of a sex cult has been sentenced to 120 years in prison. Nxivm founder Keith Raniere was convicted last year of racketeering, sex trafficking, child pornography possession and other crimes. As leader […]

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

October 1, 2020 World Justice News 0

US heiress Clare Bronfman has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for her role in the Nxivm sex trafficking group. Bronfman, heir to the Seagram liquor fortune and a benefactor of […]

Lawrence Ray: US student’s dad charged for sex trafficking

February 13, 2020 World Justice News 0

A man accused of abusing his daughter’s university roommates has been arrested in the US and charged with extortion, sex trafficking and forced labour. Prosecutors say Lawrence “Larry” Ray extorted some $1m (£771,000) from students […]

Jeffrey Epstein accusers outraged by Prince Andrew’s ‘lack of co-operation’

January 28, 2020 World Justice News 0

A lawyer representing women who say they were abused by Jeffrey Epstein has urged Prince Andrew to co-operate with an investigation into the financier. Lisa Bloom said the alleged victims were “outraged” by the Duke […]

Prince Andrew must testify says Epstein accusers’ lawyer

December 3, 2019 World Justice News 0

Five women who accuse Jeffrey Epstein of abusing them say Prince Andrew witnessed how people were given massages at the sex offender’s homes. The lawyer for the women has told BBC Panorama he plans to serve subpoenas […]

Jeffrey Epstein: Financier ‘found dead in cell’ in New York

August 10, 2019 World Justice News 0

Financier Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead in his prison cell while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, US media report. His body was discovered at 07:30 local time (11:30 GMT) on Saturday at the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Human Rights

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 […]

Human Rights

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 […]

Human Rights

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 […]