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Tyre Nichols: Biden urges calm ahead of police beating video release

January 27, 2023 World Justice News 0

President Joe Biden is urging protests in Tennessee to remain peaceful as officials plan to release video of an arrest that led to a motorist’s death. Bodycam video of the encounter with Tyre Nichols, 29, […]

Rayshard Brooks: No charges in police killing that sparked protests

August 24, 2022 World Justice News 0

The 2020 police killing of a motorist in the car park of a Georgia fast-food restaurant was legally justified, a special prosecutor has ruled. Rayshard Brooks, 27, was fatally shot about three weeks after the […]

Breonna Taylor: US police charged over shooting death

August 4, 2022 World Justice News 0

Four US police officers have been arrested and charged over the fatal 2020 shooting of Breonna Taylor. Ms Taylor was killed in her home in Louisville, Kentucky, by plainclothes police who were executing a “no-knock” […]

Patrick Lyoya: Michigan officer charged with murder of motorist

June 9, 2022 World Justice News 0

A Michigan police officer has been charged with murder after shooting a Congolese immigrant in the back of the head during a traffic stop. Prosecutors say officer Christopher Schurr acted unreasonably and without justification by […]

Breonna Taylor: Ex-officer Brett Hankinson found not guilty in deadly raid

March 4, 2022 World Justice News 0

A former Louisville police detective has been found not guilty of recklessly endangering neighbours during the chaotic night-time raid that led to the death of Breonna Taylor. Brett Hankinson fired 10 shots during the incident, […]

Ex-police officer Kim Potter jailed for killing Daunte Wright

February 19, 2022 World Justice News 0

A veteran former Minnesota police officer has been sentenced to two years in prison over the fatal shooting of a black motorist last April. In December, a jury convicted Kim Potter, 49, of manslaughter after […]

Police stray bullet kills teen in LA store’s dressing room

December 24, 2021 World Justice News 0

Los Angeles police have killed two people, including a 14-year-old girl trying on new outfits, after opening fire inside a clothing store. A stray bullet hit the teen as she was in a changing room […]

Daunte Wright death: Kim Potter US ‘Taser mixup’ ex-officer guilty of manslaughter

December 23, 2021 World Justice News 0

A veteran former Minnesota police officer has been found guilty of manslaughter for the fatal shooting of a black motorist in April. Kim Potter, 49, has claimed she mistakenly drew her gun instead of a […]

Kim Potter: ‘Taser mix-up’ ex-officer weeps in manslaughter testimony

December 17, 2021 World Justice News 0

A former Minnesota police officer has tearfully recounted the “chaotic” moment she shot and killed a black motorist in April. Kim Potter, 49, claims she mistakenly drew her gun instead of her Taser and killed […]

Breonna Taylor: Police officer sues shot black woman’s boyfriend

October 31, 2020 World Justice News 0

A police officer involved in the fatal shooting of black woman Breonna Taylor has sued her boyfriend for emotional distress, assault and battery. Jonathan Mattingly was one of three officers who took part in a […]

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 […]