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Stewart Rhodes: Leader of far-right militia Oath Keepers jailed for 18 years over US Capitol riot

May 25, 2023 World Justice News 0

The founder of a far-right extremist group has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for inciting his followers to join the attack on the US Capitol on 6 January 2021. Stewart Rhodes, the founder […]

Police officer charged with lying about leaks to Proud Boys leader

May 21, 2023 World Justice News 0

A Washington, D.C. police officer was arrested Friday on charges that he lied about leaking confidential information to Proud Boys extremist group leader Enrique Tarrio and obstructed an investigation after group members destroyed a Black […]

Four Proud Boys guilty in major US Capitol riot case

May 5, 2023 World Justice News 0

Five members of the far-right Proud Boys, including former leader Enrique Tarrio, face decades in prison after being found guilty for their role in the January 6 US Capitol riot. Four were convicted of seditious […]

Lachlan Murdoch drops lawsuit against news site Crikey

April 22, 2023 World Justice News 0

Media mogul Lachlan Murdoch has dropped his defamation case against Australian news site Crikey, which linked his family to the US Capitol attack. It comes days after Fox News paid a large settlement to vote […]

Proud Boys face conspiracy trial for Capitol riot

January 10, 2023 World Justice News 0

Five members of the far-right Proud Boys group will go on trial this week charged with seditious conspiracy in the latest case involving alleged ringleaders of the 6 January 2021 Capitol riot. The defendants include […]

Trump sued for wrongful death on second anniversary of January 6 riot

January 6, 2023 World Justice News 0

The partner of a US Capitol Police officer who died a day after the 6 January 2021 riots has sued Donald Trump for wrongful death. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday , says Trump “intentionally riled […]

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January 6 committee recommends criminal charges against Donald Trump

December 20, 2022 World Justice News 0

The committee investigating the January 6 storming of the US Capitol is recommending criminal charges against former President Donald Trump. They include conspiracy to defraud the United States; obstructing an official proceeding (the certification of Joe […]

Capitol riot: Committee to seek charges for Trump

December 18, 2022 World Justice News 0

The congressional inquiry into last year’s Capitol riot will reportedly recommend three criminal charges against former President Donald Trump. The House of Representatives select committee will seek an unprecedented charge of insurrection against a former […]

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Oath Keepers: Two members of far-right militia guilty of US sedition

November 29, 2022 World Justice News 0

The leader of a far-right militia has been found guilty of plotting to stop US President Joe Biden from taking office after the 2020 election. A jury found Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes guilty of […]

Special counsel Jack Smith to oversee criminal investigations into Trump

November 19, 2022 World Justice News 0

A former war crimes prosecutor has been appointed as special counsel to oversee investigations into former US president Donald Trump. Jack Smith, a career prosecutor, will look into allegations around the mishandling of classified documents […]

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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 […]

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France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

August 12, 2026 0

France has banned unsolicited telemarketing phone calls, in what a consumer group is hailing as a “small revolution” for the sales industry. From Tuesday, unsolicited calls are prohibited for businesses in all sectors – but […]

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Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring

July 22, 2026 0

Police in Ethiopia say they have arrested 17 suspects including the alleged leader of what they say is a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking network. The gang is accused of “the deaths of 60 migrants”, sexually […]