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Mason jailed 16 years for abduction, defilement
Francis Blay, who was charged with two counts of abduction and defilement, pleaded guilty.
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Crime
Businessman accused of GH¢289,600 visa fraud remanded
Moro is accused of collecting the amount to provide some people with German visas.
GNA
US
Janet Jackson's $200M Divorce Settlement with Billionaire Wissam Al Mana
The couple's prenuptial agreement played a crucial role in the financial outcome of their five-year marriage, highlighting the importance of such agreements in high-profile relationships.
DL News
Crime
Businessman remanded over alleged GH¢289,600 over alleged visa fraud
Moro is alleged to have collected the amount to provide some people with German visas.
GNA
Crime
2 fined GH¢2,400 for posing as ECG workers, extorting money from customers
Nana Adu Gyamfi, 33, and Derrick Ntow Adumah, 22, would in default serve six months in prison.
theghanaiantimes
Supreme Court News
Only petroleum loans exceeding $30m should go before parliament-Supreme Court asserts
The court thus, per a unanimous decision, dismissed a suit by a private legal practitioner, which challenged the constitutionality of that provision of the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 2016 (Act 919).
DL News
Africa
Kenyan Supreme Court Rules Against Automatic Equal Wealth Division Upon Divorce
The Kenyan Supreme Court has ruled that upon divorce, matrimonial property should not be automatically divided equally, requiring proof of individual contributions for property distribution.
DL News
Courts
Charge against me in ambulance case improper-Businessman tells court
He described the prosecution's assertions as "improper" and claimed his prosecution was undertaken "in bad faith."
DL News
General
OSP, CAGD investigation uncovers GH¢34m payment to ‘ghosts names’ in Northern Region
The joint corruption risk assessment and investigation also uncovered GH¢2.8 million in unearned monthly salaries paid to deceased individuals, retirees, those who had vacated their posts.
DL News
Crime
Court denies man who shot soldier in Kasoa bail
The court also denied bail to his accomplice, Nana Amo Kofi Kwakye, who was recently arrested by the police and arraigned.
GNA
Crime
Mason jailed 3 months for stealing iron rods
Etornam Kojo Biekro, who pleaded guilty to one count of stealing, wanted the court to give him time to pay for the cost of iron rods.
theghanaiantimes
US
Whistleblower jailed in Australia for leaking vital military documents
This decision came after legal setbacks dashed his defense strategy.
DL News
Crime
Driver’s mate remanded for allegedly stealing tricycle
Isaac Agbodza, the driver’s mate, and an accomplice, John Asiedu, appeared before the court in March, last year, and were granted bail for stealing, but the third accused, Gideon Asante, is said to be at large.
theghanaiantimes
Courts
Father, son remanded for allegedly killing relative
The plea of Solomon Nii Odoi Yemoh, and his son, Caleb Ofori Yemoh, were not taken and they are to reappear in court on May 28, for allegedly killing, Marquaye Okai, their relative.
theghanaiantimes
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court directs Ken Kuranchie to amend his reliefs in suit against former president Mahama
Mr. Kuranchie, who is a legal practitioner, is seeking, among others, a declaration that, upon a true and proper interpretation of Article 66(1) of the 1992 Constitution, the presidential term is four years.
DL News
Crime
Student convicted for issuing dud cheque
Henry Ulsen Alibah, pleaded guilty and was convicted accordingly, but sentence was deferred till May 9, 2024.
GNA
Crime
Suspect in Kasoa soldier shooting remanded by court
The accused, who is also a traditional leader by the name, of Nana Barima Ababio, is expected to reappear on May 16, 2024.
DL News
US
New York: Ghanaian couple sentenced 25 years for beating 5-year-old boy to death
A jury delivered a verdict of second-degree murder on March 22, leading to the sentencing pronounced by a judge on Wednesday.
DL News
Crime
Cleaner, 24, stand trial for alleged murder of cashier
Vitlas faces a murder charge following a directive from the Attorney General during a committal proceeding. Initially, he was only implicated in the crime.
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Crime
Robbery of fmr 2nd Lady: Defense counsel asks for more time to move bail application
This was occasioned by a plea by the accused counsel, Paul Asibi Abariga in order to study properly, documents filed by the prosecution before moving the bail application.
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