Cleared

On the dusty streets of Accra, the buzz amongst locals revolves around an announcement that came as quite the surprise. You see, a letter has arrived from abroad—a formal communiqué sent by none other than the legal counsel of Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, former finance minister of Ghana. The correspondence sheds light on Ofori-Atta's peculiar status, detailing a confirmed date for his much-anticipated return. Will his return solve the riddles that surround him? Let's dive back to a pivotal date—February 12, 2025. On that day,…

In a much-anticipated verdict, a jury in Los Angeles has acquitted rapper A$AP Rocky on two counts of felony assault, bringing an end to a trial that managed to capture the public’s attention for weeks. The musician—born Rakim Mayers—could have faced over twenty years behind bars had he been convicted of the alleged assault on a former friend. The atmosphere in the courtroom shifted dramatically as the verdict was pronounced. A breath of relief escaped Rocky, whose composure broke into tears of joy as he embraced those…

In the heart of a courtroom where the echoes of past actions linger, a poignant inquiry unfolds, delving into the tragic events surrounding Abdirahman Abdi. The story, a complex tapestry of mental health challenges and law enforcement decisions, is laid bare, painting a picture that compels us to question and understand. Abdi, a Somali Canadian, found himself amid a severe mental health crisis, a state often misunderstood and mishandled. The authorities sprung into action, led by Constable Daniel Montsion, whose decisions…

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has opted not to pursue charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa or anyone involved in the Phala Phala affair, which originated from a criminal complaint lodged by former intelligence official Arthur Fraser back in 2022. Known colloquially as "Farmgate," the controversy erupted when Fraser accused Ramaphosa of covering up the theft of $4 million after a burglary at the president's Phala Phala game farm. The president firmly rejected these allegations, asserting that the funds taken…

The assistant prosecuting attorney stated they've examined the driver's dashcam recordings and cannot confirm with absolute certainty that Ali assaulted the passenger. This is a surprising development, considering authorities initially asserted having strong evidence pointing to Ali's involvement. Their case was supported by GPS data, and allegations that Ali prematurely completed the ride before driving the woman far from her destination, where her family later discovered her unclothed in Ali's vehicle. The police…

The Japanese court has made a groundbreaking decision, acquitting the world’s longest-serving death row inmate after more than fifty years of conviction. Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced for murder back in 1968, has now been declared not guilty. In a significant ruling, the Shizuoka District Court affirmed Hakamada’s innocence, acknowledging a retrial that his advocates and he initiated a decade ago. “The court finds the defendant innocent,” proclaimed Judge Koshi Kunii with profound gravity. Unfortunately, due to health…