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Andrew and Tristan Tate at the Bucharest Tribunal in Romania, in 2024

Tate brothers to stay in US jail, court rules, as they fight extradition ‌to Britain

September 9, 2026 World Justice News 0

Andrew and Tristan Tate have lost their bid for release from a Florida prison as they try to fight their extradition ‌to Britain – where they are wanted on rape and trafficking charges. Andrew Tate, […]

Tate brothers officially indicted with trafficking and sex crimes in Romania

September 5, 2026 World Justice News 0

Romanian prosecutors have officially indicted social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate with a range of trafficking and sex offences. They are accused of making more than $1.2m (£888,000) by coercing a girl to perform […]

Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in US in connection with UK police investigation

July 18, 2026 World Justice News 0

Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US on an extradition request from the UK after prosecutors said they were bringing further charges against them. The controversial social media influencers were taken into […]

TikTok influencer shot dead during livestream in Mexico

May 15, 2025 World Justice News 0

A Mexican social media influencer was shot dead during a TikTok livestream, authorities said. Valeria Marquez, 23, who had nearly 200,000 followers on social media, was working at a beauty salon in Zapopan, Jalisco, central Mexico, […]

TikToker jailed in Indonesia for telling Jesus to cut his hair

March 11, 2025 World Justice News 0

An Indonesian TikToker has been sentenced to almost three years in prison after reportedly ‘talking’ to a picture of Jesus on her phone and telling him to get a haircut. Ratu Thalisa, a Muslim transgender […]

Bride’s fury after Instagram stunt wedding turns out to be real

January 11, 2025 World Justice News 0

A woman in Australia has annulled her marriage after realising that a fake wedding ceremony she took part in for a social media stunt was in fact real. The unknowing bride said her partner was […]

Logan Paul accused of misleading fans over crypto investments

November 20, 2024 World Justice News 0

Logan Paul, the massively popular social media personality, is facing fresh questions over his cryptocurrency dealings amid ongoing concerns he may have profited from misleading fans. The BBC has seen new evidence suggesting he promoted […]

Dozens jailed in France’s largest cyberbully case

March 19, 2024 World Justice News 0

Twenty-eight people have been jailed for up to 18 months for the harassment of an influencer in France’s largest cyberbullying case to date. Judges found the accused guilty of harassing Magali Berdah, spurred on by […]

Egypt female TikTok star jailed for three years for human trafficking

April 23, 2022 World Justice News 0

An Egyptian TikTok star has been sentenced to three years in prison after a court convicted her of human trafficking at retrial. Haneen Hossam, who is in her early 20s, was accused of exploiting girls […]

Human Rights

Kenyan doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie given life sentence for murdering 191 people

November 6, 2026 0

A Kenyan court has sentenced the leader of a doomsday cult, Paul Mackenzie, to 200 years in prison for murdering 191 people, all but one of them children. Alongside 28 others, Mackenzie was found guilty […]

Human Rights

All 548 death row inmates in California to have sentences changed to life in prison

November 6, 2026 0

Governor Gavin Newsom said he’ll commute all death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He made the announcement as he prepares to leave office after eight years in […]

Australia

Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison

October 26, 2026 0

A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia has lost his bid to overturn a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite – the salty yeast-based spread that has become a national symbol. Andre McKechnie argued […]