Europe
French schoolgirl admits lying about murdered teacher Samuel Paty
A French schoolgirl has admitted lying and fabricating a story about her teacher, who was beheaded last year after her accusations against him.
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Crime
Drunk driver in court over pedestrian’s death
An Accra Circuit Court has granted a GH¢ 60,000 bail with two sureties to a driver who allegedly negligently caused harm to four pedestrians resulting in the death of one.
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Others
Lawyer caught having sex during Zoom court hearing
A lawyer was caught having sex during a Zoom court hearing last week after leaving his computer camera on.
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Opinion
Trial In Absentia And Legal Implications Of Sentences Imposed On Absconding Offenders Under Ghanaian Law
"If Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu is able to escape for the next ten years, her sentence would elapse and she cannot be punished again to serve another jail term for the same offence." Find out why!
Daniel Korang
Opinion
5 Reasons Lawyers Must Read Professional Development Books
This article highlights the importance of professional development (PD) books for lawyers, emphasizing how they help build complementary skills like communication, adaptability, business acumen, and mental resilience. Reading such books fos...
David A. Asiedu, Esq.
Opinion
The Story Behind the Claim
This Opinion piece was originally published on the author's LinkedIn page as, "An article on choosing 'story' over technical language and showing off in drafting statements of claim in disputes."
David A. Asiedu
Courts
Wontumi seeks plea deal in Exim Bank loan fraud case
The development was placed before the Accra High Court on Thursday, June 11, 2026, through a Notification of Commencement of Plea Negotiation filed by the Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai.
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Courts
Mechanic remanded over alleged stabbing in car battery dispute
Raymond Amponsah is accused of stabbing Matthew Tanokah in the stomach during a confrontation at North Suntreso.
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Courts
Daddy Lumba widowhood battle: Akosua Serwaa goes to Court of Appeal
In a notice of appeal, Ms Serwaah is challenging the entire judgment of the Kumasi High Court, contending that the trial court erred in rejecting and declaring inadmissible a marriage certificate she tendered in support of her claim.
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Crime
Police hunt Guest House oiwner after woman found dead in Fanteakwa South
The deceased, widely known as Koryo, was a familiar food vendor in the local market.
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Courts
SML contract saga: 2 suspects sue OSP over photographs
The applicants argue that the OSP unlawfully photographed them while they were holding placards displaying their names.
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Crime
Osino landlord arrested for selling home to galamsey operators
The arrest, which has caused widespread outrage among residents, was made on Tuesday, October 7, during a joint operation led by District Chief Executive (DCE) Mercy Korang in collaboration with National Security operatives.
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Supreme Court News
Why Dafeamekpor, 2 others have dragged the Ghana Bar Association to Supreme Court
The plaintiffs contend that the “Ghana Bar Association” mentioned in the Constitution is not synonymous with the current GBA, which they describe as merely a “voluntary association of lawyers registered under private law.”
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Crime
Stepmother accused of burning 3-year-old with hot water in Winneba
The child’s mother explained that the girl had travelled from Swedru to stay with her father during the vacation but returned with visible injuries.
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Crime
London man jailed for abusing Covid-19 relief funds
Eric Agyeman, of Mace Street, admitted to fraud and money laundering offences. He secured £130,000 through three separate loan applications in the name of DOK Logistics UK Ltd a company that never actually operated.
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Courts
Court rejects APP candidate's bid to halt Akwatia by-election
The application, which aimed to stop the September 2 by-election, was dismissed on Thursday, August 28, 2025, by Justice John Eugene Nyanteh Nyadu.
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Courts
Ho: Mother on trial for burning son with hot iron over lost pen
The accused, Jemima Kwaku, a cook, appeared before the Ho Circuit Court on July 21, where she pleaded not guilty to a charge of causing harm.
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US
American Airlines sued for flight attendant’s hidden bathroom recordings: Families demand accountability
In August 2023, a 13-year-old girl known in court filings as Jane Doe boarded a routine American Airlines flight from Orlando to Charlotte.
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Courts
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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Crime
OSP reinstates 'Wanted' status for Ken Ofori-Atta over missed appearance
This marks a significant reversal for Ofori-Atta, who had previously been removed from the OSP's wanted list following assurances by his legal representatives that he would report in person by the specified date.
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