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Lawyer for Ousainou Seeks Recall of ACU Boss and Soldiers for Further Cross-Examination
Ousainou Bojang, First Accused
By Landing Ceesay
Counsel Lamin J. Darboe, representing Ousainou Bojang (1st accused), has requested the court to recall Commissioner of the Police Anti-Crime Unit,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Eco Bank and GT Bank Provide Aisha Fatty’s Account Details to Court
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court
By Landing Ceesay
In compliance with an order from Hon. Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court of the Gambia, Eco Bank and Guaranty Trust Bank have!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Motorcyclist Details Transporting Ousainou Bojang to Diouloulou in Cassamance
Ousainou and Amie Bojang at the High Court
By Landing Ceesay
Bubacarr Manneh, a commercial motorcyclist from Marakisa in the West Coast Region, testified in court about his journey transporting!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Court Orders Kumba Sinyan To Present Defense After Mental Health Evaluation
Kumba Sinyan arriving in Court
By Landing Ceesay
Honorable Justice Sidi K. Jobarteh of the High Court of the Gambia, has ordered Kumba Sinyan, who stands accused of murdering her fiancé, to present her!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Prosecution Presents Ballistic Report In Ousainou Bojang’s Murder Trial
Ousainou Bojang, Alleged Cop killer
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The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), A.M. Yusuf, has presented the ballistic examination report of four bullets in the murder trial of Ousainou!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
“He Raped My Daughter” Mother of Alleged Rape Victim Tells Court
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court
By Landing Ceesay
The mother of an alleged rape victim testified in court that the accused man, whom she regarded as a father figure, raped her daughter.
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Ebrima Dibba Pleads Not Guilty Following Court-Ordered Charge Sheet Amendment
Ebrima Dibba, Deputy National Organizing Secretary
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Mr. Ebrima Dibba, Deputy National Organizing Secretary of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), has pleaded not!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Sukuta Jabang Traffic Lights Gun Survivor Shares Harrowing Experience of Losing Colleagues
Ousainou and Amie Bojang at the High Court
By Landing Ceesay
Ancy Jawo, a police officer, recounted her harrowing experience surviving a shooting incident at the Sukuta Jabang Traffic Lights!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Taxi Driver Testifies on Transporting Ousainou and Amie Bojang from Brufut to Darsilameh
Ousainou & Amie Bojang at the high court
By Landing Ceesay
Abdoulie Drammeh, a taxi driver from Brikama Nema, testified in court that he transported Ousainou Bojang (1st accused) and Amie Bojang!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Alleged Victim of Gender-Based Violence Shares Heartbreaking Testimony in Court
Defendant Yugo Sowe
By Landing Ceesay
Amie Sowe, a resident of Jalambang, recounted her harrowing experience in court as her husband, Yugo Sowe—also known as Gorgi Sowe—faces charges for allegedly!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…