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Texas woman sentenced to over two years for threatening Federal Judge in Trump case
Shry pleaded guilty to transmitting an interstate threat, a federal offense, after leaving a vulgar voicemail for Judge Chutkan in August 2023.
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Europe
Bar Council calls for end to legal aid limits in domestic abuse cases
In a new policy paper, the organisation — representing 18,000 barristers — said all domestic abuse cases heard in family courts should fall under the scope of legal aid.
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Crime
Gender Ministry vows justice for teen footballer in alleged sexual abuse case
In a statement released on Friday, November 7, the Ministry described the incident as “a grave crime that will not go unpunished.”
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Crime
OSP arrests GRA’s acting Head of Legal over alleged corruption in SML Revenue Assurance deal
In a statement released on Monday, November 3, the OSP confirmed that Mr. Sarbah is being investigated for suspected corruption and corruption-related offences
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Enforce laws on Auditor-General's reports-OccupyGhana to Government
In a statement issued on Monday, October 20, the group acknowledged the engagement between the President, Chief Justice, Attorney-General, and Auditor-General, but insisted that Ghana does not need further deliberations.
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Crime
AG Ayine rejects calls for speedy ORAL prosecutions, insists on due process over pressure
Speaking at the government’s Accountability Series on Wednesday, Dr. Ayine stressed that prosecutorial integrity and procedural accuracy remain paramount if convictions are to stand the test of legal scrutiny and public trust.
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Courts
OSP responds to A-G on Ken Ofori-Atta extradition, says process is ongoing
Speaking earlier on GHOne TV on October 20, 2025, a Deputy Attorney-General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, stated that although Mr. Ofori-Atta had been placed on an INTERPOL Red Notice, the Attorney-General had been unable to initiate extradition p...
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Courts
Court sentences murderer of Jirapa 'Dubai' owner for life
Two other accused persons — Belinda Miller and Kweku Kankumbata — were acquitted and discharged by the court.
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Courts
Madina court discharges key suspect in Ahmed Suale case
Ahmed Suale, a key investigator with Tiger Eye P.I., was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in January 2019 while driving through Madina.
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Business
New CIRA Act to to revive struggling businesses-Acting Registrar of Companies
The new law, introduced by the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC), seeks to foster a more transparent, responsible, and fair business environment, while curbing systemic inefficiencies that have long plagued corporate insolvency man...
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New York Attorney General indicted on federal bank fraud charges
Prosecutors allege that James misrepresented details on a mortgage loan for a Norfolk, Virginia, property, falsely claiming it was a secondary residence rather than a rental investment.
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Judicial Service postpones swearing-in of new High Court judges indefinitely
In a circular issued by the Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed, the Service attributed the decision to “unforeseen circumstances”, noting that a new date will be communicated in due course.
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Supreme Court News
Multiple wives, children cannot prevent 50% property ownership by a divorced wife – Supreme Court
Justice Amadu Tanko, JSC, maintained that the test, as outlined in Article 22 of the 1992 Constitution, is that once a claimant proves that a property was jointly acquired, it must be equitably shared.
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4,437 new lawyers called to the Nigerian Bar
Of this number, 4,429 were candidates who successfully passed the June 2025 Bar Final Examinations, while an additional eight lawyers were drawn from previous sessions.
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GBA bemoans lack of comprehensive regulation guiding removal of CJ, Superior court justices
Speaking the opening of the 2025 Bar Conference in Wa, President of the Association, Madam Efua Ghartey recalled an April 30 resolution urging Parliament to enact such regulations
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GBA President condemns ruling of judge in Abronye case
Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Bar Conference at Wa, Madam Efua Ghartey noted that such actions have the propensity of eroding the gains of Ghana's Justice system.
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Asamankese Royal Clan petitions Gov’t over decade-long chieftaincy dispute
In a petition signed by Abusuapanin Kwesi Asare, the family said successive rulings by the Koforidua High Court, the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs, and the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council’s Judicial Committee had all affirmed their rig...
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Courts
Court warns family of slain Immigration Officer against retaliation
Presiding Judge Abena Owusu Omenyo acknowledged the grief the family was enduring but stressed that violence or threats would not serve their cause.
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US
Pentagon to send 600 military lawyers as temporary immigration judges
The document, dated 27 August, directs the military to begin sending groups of about 150 attorneys—both uniformed and civilian—“as soon as practicable,” with the first batch expected to be identified within a week
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Why lawyers in Singapore do not wear wigs or address judges “My Lord”
By the early 1990s, these symbols of British tradition were formally abolished. It was a turning point that signaled the nation’s determination to chart its own legal identity.
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