Africa
Poor Kenyans likely to end up on death row - Study
Kenya's death penalty disproportionately affects people from low-income households, many of whom lack proper legal representation.
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Saudi prosecutors seek death penalty for academic over social media use
The arrest of Awad Al-Qarni, 65, in September 2017 represented the start of a crackdown against dissent by the then newly named crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman.
The Guardian
Courts
Canadian girls’ case: Four kidnappers convicted, sentenced to 40 years in prison
On June 4, 2019, a gang accosted two Canadian ladies, who had hired the services of an Uber ride at their hostel at Nhyiaeso, a suburb of Kumasi, assaulted them and forced them into a vehicle amid shooting.
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Africa
Abuja: Court sentences IGP to three months in prison
The court, in a ruling by Justice M. O. Olajuwon on Tuesday, held that the IGP should be committed to prison and detained in custody for a period of three months or until he obeys an order it made on October 21, 2011.
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US
US: Founder of cyberfraud prevention company sentenced to prison for defrauding investors
Mr. Rogas, who was primarily responsible for the company’s fundraising activities is also accused of personally benefiting from approximately $17.5 million of investor funds.
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Africa
US Court sentences former aide of Nigeria’s state Governor to five years in prison over fraud
Abidermi Rufai attempted to steal nearly $2.4 million from 12 US agencies, including about $500,000 in pandemic-related unemployment benefits.
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US
Jerry Harris: Star of Netflix's Cheer sentenced to 12 years
He pleaded guilty in February to charges of child pornography and traveling across state lines with the purpose of having sex with a child.
BBC
Europe
Road-blocking protestors could be jailed for a year under new UK law
Under the new laws, it will be illegal for activists to lock or glue themselves to buildings with those that do facing a maximum penalty of six months in prison and an unlimited fine.
Euronews
US
US denies Hushpuppi committed fraud from prison
On Thursday, a document emerged on social media claiming that the FBI filed new evidence against Hushpuppi on Wednesday for defrauding Americans using prison internet facilities.
BBC
General
Former Prisons Director suggests name change of Ghana Prisons Service to Correctional Service
The former Director-General of the Prison Service says the name change will enable prisoners transform in a way that will make them properly integrated into society.
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Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar court sentences ousted leader to four years jail
Ms Suu Kyi faces 11 charges in total, which have been widely condemned as unjust. She has denied all charges.
DENNISLAW NEWS
US
Two men exonerated after decades in prison for Malcolm X’s 1965 murder
“Full justice will not be served until all parties involved in the orchestrated killing of our father are identified and brought to justice,
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Courts
Bail conditions imposed by some judges are outrageous-Justice Kulendi
Speaking at the introduction of media ambassadors for a Ghana Case Tracking System(GCTS) on October 21, 2021 in Accra, Justice Kulendi further revealed that he had made a suggestion to the Judicial Service to cause the arrest of such judges...
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Crime
Female Afghan judges hunted by the murderers they convicted
“I look at my young son and I don’t know how to explain to him why he can’t talk to other children or play out in the hall. He’s already traumatised.
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Asia
Iran prisons chief apologises over leaked videos of Evin abuse
On Tuesday, Mr Haj-Mohammadi apologised publicly to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the country for the abuses seen in the videos.
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US
U.S. hands former Tijuana drug cartel boss to Mexico
Arellano Felix cartel smuggled hundreds of millions of dollars in narcotics
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Dampare, Egyir begin work
Last Friday, Mr James Oppong-Boanuh, the then IGP, handed over the flag of command to Dr Dampare at a pulling-out ceremony in honour of the outgoing IGP, a lawyer, who served the service for 33 years.
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Justice for All Programme: 830 Remand prisoners discharged, 171 convicted
Eight hundred and thirty remand prisoners were discharged between 2007 and 2019 under the Justice for All Programme.
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Parliament passed 12 major bills at its second meeting
The laws passed include the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025; Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Bill, 2025; Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026; Community Service Bill, 2026.
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Courts
Koforidua woman jailed 12 years over acid attack that killed partner
The sentence was handed down on Thursday, 26 March 2026, after the court rejected an earlier plea-bargain recommendation that proposed a 10-year term.
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