US
What are bump stocks? US Supreme Court weighs Trump-era ban on gun attachments
The Trump administration banned the devices by classifying them as machine guns after they were used in the deadliest mass shooting in US history.
BBC
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Courts
GLC sues Lawyer Fosu-Gyeabour; wants his 2024 Solicitors Licence revoked
In a motion, the council avers that the said solicitors license purportedly issued to the lawyer for this year, could only be ‘a mistake, obtained by fraud or in error.’
DL News
Crime
Man fined GH¢2,400 for destroying GWCL meter
Sadiq, a Nigerian, was convicted last Thursday, on his admission of guilt, by the court, presided over by James Kojo Botah, after his first appearance on February 23.
theghanaiantimes
US
Kanye West sued by estate of Donna Summer over ‘stealing’ I Feel Love
Estate of late star files lawsuit claiming rapper was denied sample for Vultures album, but tried to circumvent them with interpolation
The Guardian
General
Parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
The bill passed on Wednesday, seeks to criminalise LGBTQ practices and advocacy.
DL News
Africa
Nigeria imposes annual levy on expatriate workers
The move is meant to encourage foreign companies to employ more Nigerian workers
BBC
Courts
Lawyer Fosu-Gyeabour sues CJ, GLC over circular directing courts not to grant him audience
He avers that the said directive is unlawful and illegal since it purportedly nullifies all orders obtained by him for his clients
DL News
Crime
Administrator in trouble for allegedly defrauding businessman of $50,000
Mary Dede Doku is accused of collecting $50,000 from the complainant, in 2021, under the pretext of purchasing a 2020 Range Rover Sport.
GNA
Africa
South Africa’s parliament impeaches top judge John Hlophe
An investigation found that John Hlophe, the leading judge in Western Cape province, tried to influence justices at the country's top court in a case relating to former President Jacob Zuma.
BBC
Europe
Widow sues AstraZeneca after husband's Covid-19 vaccine death
Father of two Neil Miller, 50, developed fatal blood clotting after receiving the jab in March 2021.
BBC
Crime
Hajia4Real pleads guilty to $2m Romance Scam, faces 5 years in prison
The 31-year-old was indicted last year on six counts for fraud and money laundering after her extradition from the UK.
DL News
Africa
The widow and aides of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are indicted in his killing
Dozens of suspects were indicted in the 122-page report issued by Walther Wesser Voltaire, who is the fifth judge to lead the investigation after previous ones stepped down for various reasons, including fear of being killed.
AP News
Crime
Two Nigerians, Ghanaian in court for allegedly defrauding Emirati man of $60,000
The accused persons are Jacob Sunday Olatunji, a 39-year-old driver and Engineer, Israel Olawale Omoley, an architect and Baffour Abraham, currently at large.
GNA
Europe
UK: Part-time immigration judge convicted of £1.8m legal aid scam
Part-time immigration judge Rasib Ghaffar, 45; together with legal clerk Gazi Khan, 55; solicitor advocate Azar Khan, 52; and solicitor Joseph Kyeremeh, 73, conspired to inflate legal fees and work claimed for in 2011 and 2012.
Law Society Gazette
Courts
Actress Martha Ankomah sues Lil Win for defamation, seeks GHC 5m in damages
The Plaintiff says that the Defendant in the said video boldly, falsely and maliciously uttered the following words of and concerning the Plaintiff in Twi
DL News
Africa
Nigerian ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's signature forged to withdraw $6m, court hears
Authorities believe that the suspects conspired with Nigeria's former central bank chief Godwin Emefiele
BBC
Europe
UK: Unregistered barrister reprimanded over overseas conviction for possession of Indian Hemp
Allan Zalimba Joel Ntata, called to the Bar in March 2004, was convicted before the First Grade Magistrate sitting at Chisenjere in Malawi, East Africa, of being in possession of 38.1g of Indian Hemp without a license or lawful excuse
Law Society Gazette
Courts
Farmer granted GH¢10k bail for offensive statement
Aside the bail, the court ordered that the accused person, Kojo Armoh, should be accompanied by his elders to visit the chief's palace and render unqualified apology customarily.
GNA
Africa
Nigerian pastor arrested over allegedly swindling followers of nearly $1m
Theo O Ebonyi, well-known in Benue state, is accused of swindling his followers and others out of more than 1.3bn naira ($930,000; £740,000).
BBC
Others
China gives Australian writer suspended death sentence
Dr Yang has denied working as a spy for Australia or the US, with letters to family and supporters sent from jail further denying any wrongdoing.
Sky News