Crime
Nigerian jailed 10 years for attempted cocaine smuggle
He was convicted after being arrested for trying to transport 90 thumb-sized pellets of cocaine, weighing a total of 1.54 kilograms.
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Crime
Prosecution files documents in robbery at Amissah-Arthur’s house
The prosecution, led by a Senior State Attorney, Nana Ama Adinkra, notified the court about the documents, requesting more time to file.
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Crime
Man jailed 10 years for attempting to smuggle cocaine
Ezugwu, 32-year-old Nigerian, was arrested after expelling 90 thumb-sized cocaine pellets, at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), Accra, on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
theghanaiantimes
Crime
Viral caregiver at Agbogba Private School who force-fed baby to death jailed
She initially pleaded not guilty but varied her plea to guilty of manslaughter after reaching a plea bargain with the Attorney General's office.
DL News
Africa
African Court Delegation Visits ECOWAS Court to Strengthen Judicial Cooperation
Throughout the five-day program, both courts will exchange overviews of their institutions, discuss common interests such as case management and human rights jurisprudence, and explore areas for collaboration.
DL News
Courts
Former MASLOC CEO, Sedinam Tamakloe Attionu sentenced 10 years to prison
They were convicted on 78 counts including causing financial loss to the state, theft, conspiracy to steal, money laundering, and violating public procurement laws.
DL News
Courts
Ghana's Judiciary Reforms: Divorce & Matrimonial Courts to Become Family Courts in May
Ghana's judicial system has announced the rebranding of its Divorce & Matrimonial Courts to Family Courts effective May 6, 2024, aiming to encompass a broader range of family law matters including adoption and child maintenance.
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Europe
Divorce order stands after solicitors applied for wrong client
The parties had separated after 22 years in January 2023 and the wife issued an application for divorce. She was allowed to apply for a final order of divorce from September last year. Her solicitors used the portal on 3 October to apply in...
The Law Society Gazette
Supreme Court News
Judge prohibited for making marital property possession orders before judgment
Additionally, the five-member panel presided over by Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Gertrude Torkornoo, also struck down an order as to custody, and switch of residence made by the trial court Justice.
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Europe
Signa Creditors Back Restructuring Plans Dangling 30% Payout
Lenders, which include banks, insurers and sovereign wealth funds, backed the proposals for Signa Prime Selection, the flagship luxury unit, and its smaller sister Signa Development Selection at meetings in Vienna on Monday.
Bloomberg Business
Africa
Nigeria: Police arrest activist for beating wife to death
Some friends of the deceased alleged that Chidozie was in the habit of beating his wife daily without provocation.
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Tech
Elon Musk sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over Microsoft links
The lawsuit - which has also been filed against OpenAI boss Sam Altman - says the firm has departed from its original non-profit, open source mission.
BBC
Europe
UK: Judge’s online stalker sentenced to eight years in prison
Javed Sheikh, 43, was convicted of aggravated stalking following a two-week trial at Bristol Crown Court.
Law Society Gazette
Courts
Major Mahama murder case: 12 found guilty, 2 acquitted
DL News correspondent in the courtroom indicated that the seven-member jury returned a not-guilty verdict in favor of Bismark Donkor and Bismarck Abanga.
DL News
Courts
GN Bank's action challenging its revocation fails at High Court
The court held, among others, that the Bank of Ghana could not be faulted for the move because it was a reasonable step taken to protect the public interest.
DL News
Others
Karim Benzema: Former France footballer sues politician over Muslim Brotherhood accusation
The player said he had "never had the slightest link with the Muslim Brotherhood", while his lawyer accused the French interior minister, who previously complained when Benzema failed to sing the national anthem, of "political exploitation"...
Sky News
US
US State Appeals Court launches AI task force
“The legal profession is not immune to the rapid evolution that is taking place in the field of artificial intelligence,” said the court's Presiding Justice in a statement. “As artificial intelligence technology rapidly advances, it is impe...
LAW.COM
Courts
Akosombo dam spillage fundraising: Alleged impersonators of North Tongu MP remanded again
Prosecutors say investigations are still ongoing, and thus asked the court for more time, while the accused persons remain on remand.
DL News
Courts
2 remanded over fraudulent fundraising in the name of Akosombo dam spillage victims
The accused, a phone repairer (Promise Ahorgah) and a building construction labourer (Kwaotse Mawuli), allegedly created fake social media accounts in the name of the North Tongu MP to deceive unsuspecting Ghanaians into contributing funds...
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Courts
78-year-old ex-soldier jailed 12 years for defilement
It was the Gender-Based Violence Circuit Court at Nungua, presided over Dora G A Inkumsah Eshun, which found him guilty and sentenced him on November 28, 2023.
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