Courts
42-year-old farmer jailed 10yrs for inflicting cutlass wounds on pregnant wife
The court, presided over by Osman Abdul-Hakeem, convicted Anas Ibrahim on his own plea, and sentenced him accordingly.
GNA
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Crime
‘I am an orphan; no one will visit me in prison’ - Convicted sex offender pleads
Alex Konadu, a 23-year-old unemployed resident of Sekyere in the Ashanti Region pleaded with the court, presided over by Rosemarie Afua Asante to have mercy on him as he is an orphan.
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Crime
Former 'Chicken Inn' manager jailed 5 years for stealing GH₵199k from employer
It was the Achimota Circuit Court that sentenced the 29-year-old, who was caught on Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) camera stealing GH₵199,040.00 belonging to his former employer.
GNA
US
US soldier serves almost 4 year jail sentence in Russia
Staff Sgt. Gordon Black received his sentence from a court in Vladivostok, located in Russia's far east, and will serve his time in a penal colony.
DL News
US
US based bling pastor jailed 9 years for wire fraud
Lamor Whitehead, a New York preacher famous for his extravagant lifestyle, was convicted in March of wire fraud, attempted wire fraud, attempted extortion, and making false statements to federal investigators.
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Crime
Plumber, 44, sentenced for unlawful entry, stealing
On November 25, 2023, Etuah was put before the court.
GNA
Europe
Gary Glitter to pay £508,000 damages for sexual abuse
A High Court judge determined that Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, inflicted "the most serious kind" of sexual abuse on the claimant.
DL News
Courts
Man jailed 12 months for stealing from artiste who offered him shelter
David Boateng, charged with stealing an HP Laptop valued at GH¢3,500, pleaded guilty.
GNA
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.
DL News
Crime
Viral caregiver at Agbogba Private School who force-fed baby to death jailed
She initially pleaded not guilty but varied her plea to guilty of manslaughter after reaching a plea bargain with the Attorney General's office.
DL News
Africa
Malian professor jailed for criticizing military junta
Sissoko, who is 41 years old, must also pay a fine of 3 million CFA francs ($4,900; £3,900).
DL News
Courts
Cecilia Dapaah’s husband testifies in alleged $1m theft case
Daniel Osei Kuffuor, an architect, told the court that he was surprised to know that Sarah Agyei, one of the maids, and accused, conspired together with others to steal their (complainants) money.
theghanaiantimes
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
26-year-old JHS dropout sentenced to 15 years for robbery
Judge Festus Fovi Nukunu delivered the sentence, in accordance with Section 149 of the Criminal and Other Offenses Act (Act 29) of 190.
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Courts
Two sentenced to prison for stealing over 1,000 bags of rice
Abdul Karim Abdul Aziz, a 36-year-old driver, was sentenced to five years each for the two counts of conspiracy to commit crime and stealing, while Ibrahim Mohammed, a 49-year-old transport agent, also received a 12-year jail sentence each...
GNA
Africa
Popular Nigerian cross-dresser, Bobrisky files appeal to challenge six-month sentence
On April 12, 2024, a Federal High Court in Lagos, sentenced Bobrisky to six months' imprisonment without the possibility of a fine for his involvement in currency abuse.
DL News
Europe
Polish national arrested for alleged plot to assassinate Ukraine's President on behalf of Russia
Prosecutors claim that his actions were aimed at assisting Russian special services in planning a potential assassination of President Zelenskyy.
DL News
Africa
After Bobrisky, another Nigerian celebrity charged for naira abuse
The Instagram celebrity whose real name is Pascal Okechukwupleaded pleaded not guilty to a three-count charge filed against him by the country's Financial Crimes Watchdog
DL News
General
The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore
The scandal embroiled multiple banks, property agents, precious metal traders and a top golf club. It led to extensive raids in some of the most affluent neighbourhoods, where police seized billions in cash and assets.
BBC
Africa
Jacob Zuma wins court battle to stand in South Africa's election
Last month the electoral commission barred him over a contempt of court conviction.
BBC