Courts
Man accused of destroying 'big six' effigies to undergo brain scan
The brain scan is to establish Newell Gavu’s mental status following an order by the court after appearing before it.
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Crime
Olombobi murder suspect remanded to reappear Sept 13
When the case was called on Tuesday, September 3, Inspector Emmanuel Agbewoley, the Kadjebi Station Officer holding brief for Inspector Jacob Vormekpe, the Prosecutor, said the docket on the case had been forwarded to the Attorney General’s...
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General
Plea bargaining not shield from accountability-AG cautions
He cautioned that employing plea bargains solely to recover the proceeds of crime without requiring an admission of guilt from the accused could undermine the core objectives of criminal law.
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Courts
Tarkwa: Man jailed 10 years for stealing mining equipment
Razak, who the same court had previously jailed for a similar offence, pleaded guilty to the charge of theft.
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Courts
2 Cousins remanded over death of roommate
Later, when the first accused spotted the deceased near a pub close to the Zongo, he pounced on him and subjected him to severe beatings in a bid to extract a confession from him.
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Election Petition
Ho High Court dismisses petition challenging Amewu's election as MP
This petition followed concerns expressed by over 17,000 voters from the Santrofi, Akpafu, Likpe, and Lolobi (SALL) enclave, covering 13 communities that did not participate in the 2020 parliamentary elections.
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Crime
Houseboy jailed for defiling his employer’s daughter
Augustine Owusu was charged with defilement. He has pleaded guilty.
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Tech
Musk wins $500m severance suit by Ex-Twitter staff
Judge Trina Thompson ruled that the plaintiffs did not demonstrate that their claims were protected under federal law.
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General
After divorce, former spouses can’t prevent the other from using their names – Justice Osei Tutu
According to a High Court Judge, Justice Alexander Osei Tutu, by the tenets of the constitution, no one owns a name, and everyone is free to use any name they choose.
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Crime
Assin Fosu: Robbers attack cocoa officer and loot Gh¢100,000 cash
They inflicted machete wounds on Lucas Osei.
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Crime
Kasoa ritual murder case: 18 year accused to be kept at Nsawam Prison
The Presiding judge, Justice Lydia Osei Marfo made this order after a request from the state in that regard.
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Courts
Woman awarded £200,000 damages in rape case against therapist
Ella Janneh sued Michael Lousada, 57, alleging he raped and sexually assaulted her at his clinic in Belsize Park, London, in August 2016.
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US
Disney sued by workers for moving for cancelled project
In a proposed class action lawsuit, they claim that the media giant misled them when it announced plans in 2021 to open a new $1 billion campus for theme park staff in Florida.
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Courts
Ambulance case: Court admits into evidence WhatsApp chats between Jakpa and Dame
In doing so, the presiding judge, Justice Afia Serwaa Asare Botwe, acknowledged the previous admission of WhatsApp conversations involving Jakpa and affirmed the prosecution's assertion.
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Africa
Kenya withdraws bread tax amid protest
Members of Parliament made this announcement amidst tense scenes in Nairobi, where police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse angry demonstrators.
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Courts
Ambulance case: Court orders National Security to investigate unsanctioned recordings
This followed a statement by Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah to the court about the audio recordings circulating on social media.
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US
Undocumented spouses of US citizens to receive legal status
This initiative will target those who have resided in the country for at least a decade, granting them the ability to work legally in the U.S.
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Supreme Court News
Suit filed to restrain parliament from probing Cecilia Dapaah case
He argues that the Speaker of Parliament or the House has no authority to direct the Attorney General to investigate or prosecute an alleged criminal case.
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Courts
Man accused of galamsey granted GH₵150,000 bail
Solomon Owusu Ansah, 31, pleaded not guilty to the charge, and would reappear before the court, on June 17, for case management conference.
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US
American tourist to pay $9,000 fine for bullets in backpack
Wenrich is among five American tourists detained in recent months due to ammunition discovered in their luggage.
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