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Deputy AG nominee kicks against abolishing death penalty
“If murderers have to be killed, they should be killed”
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US
Columbus Police Fatally Shoot Black Teen Who Called Them for Help, Aunt Says
A Columbus police officer shot and killed a Black teenage girl on Tuesday afternoon just as a guilty verdict was being handed down in the Derek Chauvin murder case, a family member said.
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Courts
Prof. Benneh: Court sets date for committal proceedings
State attorneys will on May 19, this year, commence committal proceedings against Ebenezer Kwayisi aka Junior at the Kaneshie District Court for the alleged murder of University of Ghana law lecturer, Professor Emmanuel Benneh.
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Crime
Teenagers held for ‘ritual murder’ of 11-yr-old in Kasoa
The Kasoa Divisional Command of the Ghana Police Service has begun investigating the circumstances leading to the murder of an 11-year-old boy in the area.
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Courts
Kidnappers of Takoradi girls sentenced to death
The Sekondi High Court Presided over by Justice Richard Agyei Frimpong has sentenced to death two Nigerians, Sam Udeotuk Wills and John Orji for their involvement in the kidnapping and murder of four girls.
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Europe
Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: Suspect pleads guilty
One of three men accused of assassinating investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in Malta in 2017 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty.
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Crime
J.B. Danquah murder: Lawyer rejects juror over possible social media influence
There was drama at an Accra High Court when a lawyer objected to the selection of a female juror on the basis that she was young and could be influenced by social media.
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Courts
Court discharges Policeman, two others over robbery and murder of taxi driver
An Accra Circuit Court on Tuesday discharged General Lance Corporal Bright Akosah who allegedly shot and killed a taxi driver at Adjin Kotoku near Accra after robbing him of his vehicle.The court also discharged Ebenezer Tetteh, a trader an...
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Crime
Two arrested over kidnapping, murder of Senegalese goalkeeper in Kumasi
The Ghana Police Service said the suspects were arrested after a sustained intelligence-led operation into the death of the footballer in October 2025.
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US
Tupac murder trial opens nearly 30 years after rapper’s killing
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a 63-year-old former gang leader, is accused of orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed the rap icon.
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Courts
Two suspects remanded again over murder of Immigration officer
Two men accused in connection with the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah will remain in custody while prosecutors await key reports needed to move the case forward.
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Courts
Court remands pastor, mother and another over alleged attempt to bury baby alive
The accused are Richmond Frimpong, also known as Prophet, Beatrice Agyapongmaa, the child’s mother, and Emmanuel Appiah. A fourth suspect, Donkor, is said to be on the run.
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Crime
Police recapture three Adabraka escapees, denies link to Sammy Gyamfi's inlaw case
In a statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng of the Accra Regional Police Command, the police also pushed back against reports claiming that some of the escapees were connected to the murder case
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Courts
Court adjourns Tetegu murder case to April after accused misses hearing
When the case was called, prosecutors told the court that although the accused was still in custody, she had not been brought before the judge.
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Courts
High Court fines juror GH¢600 for absence in murder trial
The sanction was imposed by Justice Marie-Louise Simmons during proceedings in the case involving Victor Nana Kankam, a landlord accused of killing his tenant.
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Courts
Abesim murder case: Jury to decide Richard Appiah's fate on February 24
Appiah has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder.
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Crime
Nigerian murder suspect tracked to Ghana, arrested in Akwatia
Victor Benjamin Fejeminrokum was picked up during an intelligence-led operation at Akyem Wenchi, near Akwatia, after officers intercepted a widely circulating video alleging his involvement in the double murder.
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Courts
Immigration officer murder case: Police forward duplicate docket to AG
The Attorney General’s advice is now required before further action can be taken, the Ghana Police Service has confirmed.
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US
Deportation of Indian-origin man wrongly jailed for 43 years stayed by US court
Mr Vedam, who was exonerated in October 2025 after new evidence cleared him of the 1983 killing of his former roommate, now faces a new legal battle—deportation to India
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Courts
Two remanded over robbery, murder of 15-year-old housekeeper at Aduman
The suspects — Sani Abacha (28) and Asante Eric (23) — were arraigned before the Kodie Magistrate Court on October 28, 2025
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