Others
Cuba says more than 700 charged over anti-government protests
The public prosecutor’s office said 172 people had already been tried and convicted, without giving details.
BBC
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Courts
Shatta Wale trial: Prosecutors to pursue another suspect
The Prosecutor, Chief Inspector Denis Terkpetey has accused the lawyers of the Musician of violating a gentleman’s agreement since they failed to produce the said suspect.
DL News
US
Ghislaine Maxwell ends fight to keep eight ‘John Does’ secret, court to decide whether names should be unsealed
Ghislaine Maxwell will no longer fight to keep the names of eight ‘John Does’ secret and will leave it to the court to decide whether the names should be unsealed, according to a January 12 letter to federal Judge Loretta Preska of the Sout...
CNN
General
Change name of Ghana Prisons Service to Correctional Service – Prince Mba
Mr Mba said speedy dispensation of justice through fair, unbiased and uncorrupted judicial system was a non- negotiable anchor of democracy and the abuse of freedom of human rights had contributed to the congestion of Prisons with inmates w...
DL News
Asia
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai convicted for taking part in Tiananmen vigil
They were among thousands who defied a ban and took part in a vigil last June commemorating the 1989 crackdown at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square.
BBC
General
Shatta Wale, Medikal’s case adjourned to January 25
Shatta Wale was arrested on October 19, 2021, after he allegedly faked a gunshot attack on him, following a prophecy that indicated he would be killed by armed robbers on the said day.
DENNISLAW NEWS
Africa
Botswana court upholds ruling decriminalising gay sex
Laws outlawing same-sex relations exist in majority of the 54 African countries.
Africa
Hundreds of inmates escape from DR Congo jail
The deputy director of the jail said the facility had 737 inmates, even though it only had a capacity for 150.
DL News
General
Prison decongestion: A-G to lay two bills before Parliament
“I am treating both pieces of legislation as part of my priority legislation this year
DL News
Courts
Illegal gold, money laundering: 2 Chinese, Ghanaians fined
The Office of the Attorney General is indicating its commitment to fight against illegal Gold business, Economic crime and crime in general.
DL News
Courts
Headmaster remanded over drowning of JHS pupils
District Chief Executive for the Saboba District, Bingrini George has indicated that the District Security Committee will meet with the Ghana Education Service to discuss the canoe disaster
DL News
US
US offers $5m rewards for information on Mexican drug traffickers
In October, the neighbouring states agreed to overhaul their approach, which Mexican officials have long portrayed as a relic of the past, and to instead step up efforts to address the root causes of crime and curb cross-border arms smuggli...
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Europe
Blatter, Platini charged with fraud
Mr Blatter and Mr Platini now face trial at a court in Bellinzona
DL News
General
Unemployed man gets 14 years for stealing plantain, cassava
Justice Ezekiel, pleaded guilty to stealing the food items from a farm at Akwasiase, near Tepa in the Ahafo Ano North District and was convicted on his own plea by the court presided by Ms Gwendolyn Millicent Owusu.
GNA
General
Police, court can deal with MPs without Speaker’s prior permission-Samson Anyenini asserts
Let not any MP suggest ever again that the police or the court cannot deal with a legislator unless and until the permission of the Speaker has been procured in advance in writing. The IGP ought not to be seen encouraging this unlawful and...
SAMSON LARDY ANYENINI
Crime
Jesus Ahuofe granted bail of GHS100,000
He had been charged with causing fear and panic after prophesying that a musician in Ghana will be shot and killed by robbers. He however pleaded not guilty to the charge.
DENNISLAW NEWS
General
Registered guns should be used under permit-Legal practitioner
According to him, the purpose for using registered guns should be indicated in that permit issued by the Inspector General of Police(IGP).
DENNISLAW NEWS
Crime
Four car snatchers to spend 60 years in prison
The Court heard that on September 16, 2020, at about 0315 hours, the complainant was in charge of Dahatsu cab with the registration number GS 5742-20 within Dansoman Junction when Obeng hired him to Awoshie at a fee of GH¢15.00
GNA
Africa
Former Algerian president’s brother jailed
Mr Louh will serve six years while Mr Haddad will be in jail for two years.
DL News
Courts
Court remands farmer for stealing goat
He admitted the charge of stealing, but pleaded not guilty to causing unlawful damages and the Court presided by Mr. Sylvester Nii Okine Ablorh remanded him accordingly, to reappear in Court on Thursday, October 21 this year.
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