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Illegal miner jailed five years for violent cutlass attack at Essuowin
Yeboah, who pleaded guilty to the charge of causing harm, was convicted on his own plea.
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Juror dropped from Diddy trial over residency confusion
The man initially told the court he lived in the Bronx, but later claimed he had moved in with his girlfriend in New Jersey, triggering a week-long courtroom debate.
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Nigerian robber jailed 10 years for hospital robbery
In addition to the prison sentence, the court ordered that Afaku be deported by the Ghana Immigration Service after he completes his jail term.
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Circuit Court discharges six suspects in alleged fake dollar scheme
The accused—Abdel Razak Djidonou, a 44-year-old consultant; Simon Mbillam, a property agent; Mohammed Ibrahim, a 62-year-old contractor; Prince Pius, a 44-year-old businessman; George Bonsu, a 64-year-old driver; and Chief Toni Silas, a 53-...
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Man sentenced 5 years for attacking neighbour, causing harm
Yeboah pleaded guilty to the charges and was convicted based on his admission.
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Crime
UK lawyers urged to desist misuse of AI after fake case citations
In one notable case, the claimants in a £89m damages lawsuit against the Qatar National Bank presented 45 case-law citations, of which 18 were proven to be fictitious.
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General
Restructuring vs. Liquidation: Choosing the Right Path in Insolvency
This article delves into the details of restructuring and liquidation, exploring the factors that guide the selection and offering valuable insights to guide stakeholders toward the most viable and beneficial outcome in insolvency proceedin...
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Farmer cagged three years for 'sleeping' with biological sister
Dziwornu, who pleaded guilty, attempted to explain his actions by blaming alcohol consumption. However, the court, presided over by Mr. Lambert Y. Keriba, dismissed the explanation as inadequate and formally entered a guilty plea against hi...
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Wrongfully jailed for 23 years, innocent mechanic finally walks free
In a landmark ruling delivered on June 5, 2025, a three-member panel of the Court of Appeal unanimously overturned Agyekum’s 2002 conviction, citing a lack of credible evidence linking him to the notorious crimes of convicted armed robber A...
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Runaway tiler jailed two years by Asante Akropong court
Kuffour, who pleaded guilty to the offence, was convicted on his own plea by presiding judge Mrs. Gloria Mensah Bonsu.
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Crime
NIB on manhunt for three in cocaine bust
The announcement came after laboratory confirmation revealed that over three tonnes of a powdery substance intercepted in March near Pedu Junction, Central Region, was indeed cocaine.
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Courts
Bright Simons enters appearance in GH¢10M defamation suit, demands key admissions from Ibrahim Mahama
Mr. Simons has formally responded to the GH¢10 million lawsuit brought against him by Mahama and his company, Engineers & Planners (E&P), by filing a motion at the Accra High Court that demands admissions to 38 crucial factual claims.
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Alleged recruitment scam leader remanded as cybercrime syndicate faces court
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, an Accra High Court ordered the remand of 23-year-old Hunus Nyaleke, believed to be the ringleader of a fraudulent online recruitment operation.
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2nd accused in OSP, Bissue case settles for plea bargain
Presiding Judge, Justice Kwame Asante, granted the adjournment on Thursday following a request by state prosecutors who disclosed that plea discussions with Owusu’s lawyers were at an advanced stage.
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Supreme Court News
Dismiss suspended CJ's injunction request-AG tells Supreme Court
In a detailed affidavit comprising 20 points, Dr. Ayine contended that an injunction is not the appropriate legal course of action for grievances related to non-receipt of procedural documents.
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Suspended CJ alleges abuse of constitutional right, due process in inquiry against her
In a supplementary affidavit filed at the Supreme Court on Monday, May 26, Justice Torkornoo detailed what she called a “systematic and deliberate miscarriage of justice,” asserting that the process she is being subjected to is more degradi...
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Crime
Another suspect in Aflao mobile money vendor murder arrested
In a statement signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Felix Danku, Public Relations Officer for the Command, police confirmed the arrest of 65-year-old Happy Sewordor, father of Michael Sewornu—one of the main suspects already in custody...
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Courts
Sogakope assemblyman’s killer sentenced to life in prison as accomplices get 47 years
Presiding Judge Justice John Ekow Mensah also imposed an additional 47-year jail term on Adikyere for robbery, to be served concurrently with the life sentence.
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Africa
Ex-DR Congo PM sentenced to 10 years’ forced labour over $245M embezzlement scandal
The Constitutional Court delivered its verdict on Tuesday, also convicting Deogratias Mutombo, ex-governor of the country’s central bank, who received a five-year forced labour sentence.
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OKESS student, stepfather face court over gun scare: bail set at GH¢80K
Presiding Judge Natacha Abena Tuffour approved bail terms amounting to GH¢50,000 for the teenager and GH¢30,000 for his stepfather, who was implicated in the case following police investigations.
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