Courts
Pillion rider, motor rider sentenced for failing to wear crash helmet
Joshua Kumessa, the rider, in addition was charged with using the motorbike without an insurance policy and riding the bike without a licence.
GNA
Results for "Prosecution"
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Courts
Major Mahama murder case: Three convicts to appeal life sentence
According to him, his clients believe the judge misdirected the jury on the applicable law in determining the verdict of the case.
DL News
Others
Pakistan former PM Imran Khan jailed for leaking state secrets
Khan, who was ousted by his opponents as PM in 2022, is already serving a three-year jail term after being convicted of corruption.
BBC
Courts
Major Mahama murder case: 12 found guilty, 2 acquitted
DL News correspondent in the courtroom indicated that the seven-member jury returned a not-guilty verdict in favor of Bismark Donkor and Bismarck Abanga.
DL News
Courts
Teacher who impersonated Akan MP fined GH¢1,200
He was sentenced to a fine of 100 penalty units (GH¢1,200) and signed a bond of good behaviour or in default will serve a 90-day jail term.
GNA
Courts
New Jury empanelled, 3rd trial takes off for Afoko
Appearing in court, both accused persons; Afoko and his co-accused, Asanbke pleaded not guilty to the charges.
DL News
Crime
Student convicted for stealing an iPhone
Nerous Asahene-Addo, the accused, pleaded guilty to both counts of unlawful entry and stealing and was sentenced accordingly by the court or in default serve a 20- month prison term in hard labour.
GNA
US
Massachusetts court rules lawyer’s nap during murder trial created ‘uncurable error’, violating defendant's constitutional right
Lawyer fell asleep during jury selection and testimony. Defendant granted new trial by Massachusetts’ top court
Bloomberg Law
US
Tupac murder suspect granted $750,000 bail ahead of trial
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is said to be the only person still alive who was in the vehicle from which shots were fired in Las Vegas on 7 September 1996. Rapper Tupac Shakur died from his injuries six days later
Sky News
Africa
Liberia's ex-chief justice sentenced to life for murder
The four were arrested and indicted in June last year in connection with the death of Charlotte Musu, who was reportedly Ms Scott's niece.
BBC
Courts
Prophet and son granted GH¢3m bail in alleged property fraud
The accused persons are alleged to have defrauded victims by collecting the money under the pretext of selling nine properties and houses in some suburbs in Accra
GNA
Courts
Crane operator gets 15 years in hard labour
The court, presided over by Mrs Eleanor Kakra Banes Botchway, sentenced the accused after a full trial of which the court found him guilty and convicted.
GNA
Crime
2 policemen, 4 foreign nationals arrested for galamsey in Krokosua Hills, Juabuso Forest
The two policemen (names withheld) carrying AK-47 assault rifles and the other suspects are currently in the custody of the Western North Police Command
Ghanaian Times
Courts
Court sets January 2024 for treason trial verdict
On that day, whether accused persons file written submissions or not, the Court would give its judgment.
GNA
Courts
Housekeeper jailed for stealing $16,000 from employer
Thomas Yokpo denied the offence but was found guilty after trial and jailed accordingly.
GNA
US
American actor Jamie Foxx, others accused of sexual assault as window for historical lawsuits closes
The lawsuits were filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act, which lets adult victims sue over attacks that occurred decades ago - a law which expires after Thanksgiving on Thursday and has seen more than 2,500 actions so far
Sky News
Crime
Ghana Revenue Authority confiscates GH¢7.9m worth of illicit tobacco products
The GRA said investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for the illicit trade.
GNA
General
GLC to admit 1500 students into the Ghana School of Law next year
The council, through the Independent Examinations Council, will be conducting an entrance examination for 3000 prospective candidates in the same year
DL News
Courts
62-year-old illegal miner jailed for pouring acid on former girlfriend
Records from the Tarkwa Local Prison, revealed that in 2012, Tandoh was sentenced to 16 years for a similar offence, but was discharged on Amnesty in June 2020 after serving eight years.
GNA