Crime
Mason remanded over attempted arson
Robert Benjamin Okyere pleaded not guilty to causing harm and damage and would reappear before court on November 7.
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Crime
Unemployed man sentenced to 5 years for causing harm
Jeremiah Afotey Otu was found guilty of causing harm by an Accra Circuit Court after the trial, despite having initially pleaded not guilty.
GNA
Crime
University student jailed for defrauding woman on fake admission promise
Frank Anderson Junior pleaded guilty and appealed to the court to give him time to refund the money, however, the Court presided over by Madam Josephine Fosua Appiah, convicted him on his own plea and sentenced him accordingly.
GNA
Crime
Mechanic jailed 25 years for attacking and raping pregnant WASSCE candidate
Akwasi Agyeman was said to have broken into the room of the 20-year-old victim, who was eight years pregnant and a student of the Bekwai S.D.A Senior High School, at Sanso, a community in the Bekwai Municipality.
GNA
Courts
Court rejects Aflao Central Hospital plea for transfer negligence case
The court, presided over by Justice Yaw Owoahene-Acheampong, upheld the argument by counsel for the plaintiffs, Christian Lebrecht Malm-Hesse, that the Ho High Court has jurisdiction over the case.
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Parliament passes Affirmative Action bill into law
This bill aims to guarantee that a significant number of women occupy essential roles in governance, public life, and decision-making arenas, which is expected to enhance the overall well-being of women across the country.
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Crime
3 persons arrested for allegedly stealing week-old baby
The suspects, Magdalene Nana Adwoa Boafo, 28, Faustina Binney, 32, and Eunice Koomson, 36, a teacher, allegedly took the baby from its mother.
GNA
Europe
Man Jailed for Over Four Years for Condom Removal During Sex
A man in London has been sentenced to over four years in prison for "stealthing," secretly removing a condom during sex. The case hinged on the legal principle of conditional consent and reaffirmed that non-consensual condom removal is cons...
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Courts
Mason jailed 16 years for abduction, defilement
Francis Blay, who was charged with two counts of abduction and defilement, pleaded guilty.
GNA
Crime
Husband inflicts cutlass wounds on pregnant wife at Banda
The victim, Madam Mesuna Adiza, was rushed to Banda Health emergency ward for medical treatment after the incident.
GNA
Courts
Man accused of robbing Amissah-Arthur's wife denied bail
Yahuza Osman, the suspect, is scheduled to reappear on May 21.
DL News
US
New York Appeals Court Overturns Harvey Weinstein's Rape Conviction
The Court of Appeals, in a 4-3 ruling, determined that the trial judge had made a mistake by allowing testimony from women not mentioned in the charges against Weinstein, leading to the order for a new trial.
DL News
Crime
Murder of Maadwoa: Family in tears as CCTV footage is played in court
Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, also known as Tycoon, attached to the SWAT Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, is accused of shooting to death the 26-year-old lady at the Kumasi suburb of Adum
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Courts
Court orders prosecution to prove assault case against dog breeder
They are to provide copies of the necessary information or evidence (disclosures) they will be used in court against Dennis Neequaye, 20, to enable him to make his defense, during the trial.
GNA
Europe
Lying claimant loses out on £600,000
Mr Justice Ritchie dismissed the claim of Kirsty Williams-Henry after finding that she told repeated untruths about the scope of her injuries in order to seek £2.5m in damages.
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Courts
Court remands mason for stabbing pregnant fiancée
The court presided over by Mr. Simon Gaga remanded Nartey, whose plea was not taken for the charge of causing harm.
GNA
Africa
Bobrisky: Nigerian celebrity arrested for abuse of naira
Bobrisky, whose real name is Idris Okuneye, allegedly abused and mutilated banknotes during a film premiere in Lagos, the authorities told the BBC.
BBC
Courts
CEO in court over fraud charge
Adam, also businessman, is said to have received the money from Charity Atiim under the pretext of supplying her with 1,000 bags of 50 kg rice, 50 gallons of edible oil and 30 bags of sugar to be given to schools in the Northern Region
GNA
Europe
Widow sues AstraZeneca after husband's Covid-19 vaccine death
Father of two Neil Miller, 50, developed fatal blood clotting after receiving the jab in March 2021.
BBC
Crime
Police arrest suspect after he stabs policeman in robbery expedition
Francis Addo inflicted knife wounds on General Constable Foster Alipoe Ablerh, who pursued and arrested him, after he tried to get away with the GHC2,400.00 and iPhone 14 pro max he allegedly robbed from one Lovia Narh.
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