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Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film

July 22, 2026 World Justice News 0

Rebel Wilson has been cleared of accusations that she defamed a young Australian actress, a Sydney court has found. Charlotte MacInnes, who starred in Wilson’s film The Deb, sued the Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect actress […]

Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hears

January 11, 2026 World Justice News 0

A senior Google employee has claimed she was made redundant after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle and showed a nude of his wife. Victoria Woodall told an employment tribunal […]

Australian senator Linda Reynolds sues alleged rape victim for defamation

August 2, 2024 World Justice News 0

An Australian senator is suing a former staff member who says she was raped inside Parliament House for defamation, over claims the politician helped cover it up. Brittany Higgins made global headlines in 2021 when […]

NFL fines outgoing DC Commanders owner $60m

July 21, 2023 World Justice News 0

The National Football League (NFL) has fined former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder $60m (£46.6m) after a 17-month long investigation. The investigation concluded that Mr Snyder sexually harassed a former employee and that the team […]

MP David Warburton admitted to hospital after sexual harassment claims

April 3, 2022 World Justice News 0

MP David Warburton has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital after a parliamentary investigation was launched into his conduct, his wife has told the BBC. His wife, Harriet, said he had severe shock and stress. […]

#MeToo: China court dismisses landmark sex harassment case

September 15, 2021 World Justice News 0

A Beijing court has thrown out a landmark sexual harassment case brought against one of the country’s most famous TV hosts. It ruled that there was insufficient evidence to support the case against Zhu Jun. […]

Andrew Cuomo: Biden says governor should resign over harassment report

August 3, 2021 World Justice News 0

President Joe Biden has called on Andrew Cuomo to resign after a damning independent inquiry found the New York governor had harassed multiple women. Mr Biden’s condemnation of Mr Cuomo came hours after the state’s […]

Harvey Weinstein: Court agrees $17m payout for accusers

January 26, 2021 World Justice News 0

A US bankruptcy judge has agreed a $17m (£12.4m) payout to women who accused disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct. Weinstein, 68, was convicted last year and jailed for 23 years for rape […]

Harvey Weinstein: Four more women accuse producer of assault

May 30, 2020 World Justice News 0

Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein has been accused of sexual assault by four further women as he serves a 23-year prison sentence. Court documents filed in New York on Thursday allege several sexual offences dating from […]

Harvey Weinstein ‘reaches tentative $25m deal with accusers’

December 13, 2019 World Justice News 0

Film mogul Harvey Weinstein has reached a tentative $25m (£19m) settlement with dozens of women who have accused him of sexual misconduct, lawyers have said. About 30 actresses and ex-employees would share the payout in […]

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Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

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France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]