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US special counsel Jack Smith asks judge to place gag order on Donald Trump

September 16, 2023 World Justice News 0

The prosecutor leading the federal election meddling case against Donald Trump has asked a judge to place him under a gag order, limiting how he is able to publicly comment on the case. Special Counsel […]

Trump asks judge in federal elections case to step aside

September 12, 2023 World Justice News 0

Donald Trump has asked the judge overseeing his federal election meddling case to step aside due to previous statements she made in court. He said in a legal filing some past comments create a perception […]

Historic mugshot: Donald Trump booked on 13 election fraud charges in Georgia

August 25, 2023 World Justice News 0

Donald Trump has been formally booked by authorities in Georgia over accusations he conspired to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state. The 77-year-old had his mugshot taken – a historic […]

Three reasons why Trump’s arrest in Georgia may be different

August 24, 2023 World Justice News 0

When Donald Trump turns himself in as expected at about 7pm Eastern Time on Thursday in Georgia to be charged with an election plot, the process may follow a script unlike his previous three arrests […]

Rudy Giuliani and other Trump co-defendants surrender in Georgia election case

August 24, 2023 World Justice News 0

Rudy Giuliani, who was Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, has surrendered at a jail in Atlanta, Georgia on charges of helping Mr Trump try to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. Mr Giuliani, who […]

Trump bail set at $200,000 in Georgia election case

August 21, 2023 World Justice News 0

A judge in Georgia overseeing former US President Donald Trump’s election interference case has set a bail bond of $200,000 (£157,000). Mr Trump and his 18 co-defendants have until Friday afternoon to surrender themselves to […]

Donald Trump: Georgia court charges former US president with trying to illegally overturn 2020 election

August 15, 2023 World Justice News 0

A court in Georgia has charged Donald Trump with trying to illegally overturn the 2020 election. Among the charges is “solicitation of violation of oath by a public officer” – in other words trying to […]

Ex-president Donald Trump charged with bid to overturn 2020 election

August 2, 2023 World Justice News 0

Donald Trump is facing four criminal charges relating to attempts to overturn the 2020 election result as prosecutors try to tie him to the January 6 storming of the US Capitol building by his supporters. […]

Trump lawyers meet federal prosecutors in election probe

July 27, 2023 World Justice News 0

Lawyers for former US President Donald Trump have met federal prosecutors, fuelling speculation he is about to be charged over efforts to overturn the 2020 US election result. Mr Trump’s attorneys John Lauro and Todd […]

Michigan attorney general Dana Nessel files charges in fake elector scheme

July 19, 2023 World Justice News 0

Michigan’s attorney general has announced charges against 16 people for their role in an alleged false electors scheme after the 2020 election. US presidents are technically elected by slates of electors in each state. Dana […]

Human Rights

First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

September 22, 2026 0

A Rwandan man, who has been living in north London, has become the first person charged in the UK with offences relating to the 1994 Rwanda genocide, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. Dr […]

Human Rights

UK MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights

September 14, 2026 0

A cross-party group of MPs and peers has identified human rights risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), arguing existing laws are ill-equipped to address the technology’s rapid growth. The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) […]

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 […]