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Dutch MP Geert Wilders Convicted In Hate Speech Trial

December 9, 2016 World Justice News 0

Dutch anti-Islam political leader Geert Wilders has been convicted of insulting a group and inciting discrimination. But no penalty was imposed by the court near Amsterdam on Wilders, whose party is leading in polls ahead […]

Prosecutors ask judge to sequester jury in Cardell Hayes’ trial

November 14, 2016 WJN Staff 0

On Monday (Nov. 14), State Prosecutors asked a New Orleans judge to order the sequestration of jurors empaneled for next month’s trial of Cardell Hayes, the man accused of murdering former Saints defensive star Will […]

Mistrial Declared In Ray Tensing Trial

November 12, 2016 World Justice News 0

Jury deliberations entered their fourth day today in the murder trial of a white former police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man during a traffic stop last year near the University of Cincinnati. […]

Love the Sinner: Ross Harris’s Father Claims to be Posting on WJN

November 7, 2016 1313ujamaa 5

For the past few weeks, if you have been watching the Ross Harris trial with us, you may be familiar with a poster who goes by the name “Docsoloman” in our chat room. “Doc” was […]

Undercover Officer Leads To Conviction of 20 Members Of Crime Families

November 7, 2016 World Justice News 0

A three-year undercover operation has resulted in more than 20 members of Salford crime families being convicted of guns and drug trafficking. Those convicted include three generations from one family including a 77-year-old grandfather. A […]

Dutch Politician Boycotts Opening Of His Hate-Speech Trial

October 31, 2016 World Justice News 0

The hate-speech trial of far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders opened Monday, with Wilders notably absent from the proceedings. The Freedom Party leader known for his remarks against Islam said he’s boycotting the trial for alleged […]

Justin Ross Harris: The Defense Begins

October 30, 2016 1313ujamaa 0

The defense began their case last week and it would appear that there are several inconsistencies that they are focusing on. Maddox Kilgore got his opportunity to question lead detective Phil Stoddard about many of […]

Mayor Testifies at his Theft Trial

October 27, 2016 World Justice News 0

Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi told jurors during his felony theft trial that he used his government-issued credit card for personal purchases, but denied that he tried to steal public funds. Kenoi faces five criminal […]

Attorneys Cry Foul on Eve of South Carolina Cop’s Trial

October 25, 2016 Kate Adan 0

Ex-North Charleston, South Carolina police officer Michael Slager’s trial for the murder of Walter Scott, 50, an unarmed man in South Carolina, is set to begin Oct. 31 in the courtroom of Circuit Judge Clifton Newman. […]

Alleged serial killer Stephen Port ‘hid body in flat’

October 13, 2016 Marie PipWjn 0

An alleged serial killer told his sister there was a dead man in his bedroom, a court has heard. Stephen Port, 41, is accused of murdering four men with lethal doses of drugs after luring […]

Human Rights

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 […]

Human Rights

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 […]