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High Court Admits Post-Mortem Report Despite Defence Objection in Arona Tine Murder Trial
Late Fatoumatta Kargbo and Accused Arona Tine
The High Court on Tuesday admitted the post-mortem report and forensic evidence in the ongoing murder trial of Arona Tine, overruling the defence’s objection that its late disclosure…
Defence Seeks Acquittal of Amie Bojang, Arguing Prosecution Failed to Prove Knowledge in Police…
Ousainou and Amie Bojang at the High Court
As the High Court nears judgment in the fatal shooting of two police officers at the Sukuta-Jabang traffic lights, Defence Counsel A. Sillah has urged Justice Jaiteh to acquit Amie Bojang,…
“Trial by Media and Gaps in Evidence”: Defence Seeks Acquittal for Ousainou Bojang
Ousainou Bojang, First Accused
By Seedy Jobe
As the trial of Ousainou Bojang drew to a close on Wednesday, his lead counsel, Lamin J. Darboe, submitted a final brief to the High Court, urging a full acquittal and challenging the…
Immigration Officer Testifies to Finding Stabbing Suspect Wounded in Locked Bureau Toilet
The late Fatoumatta Kargbo and Arona Tine, the man charged with her murder
An immigration officer testified on Tuesday that she felt compelled by a “duty to protect life” when she learned of a stabbing at a currency exchange…
“Unconscious and Bleeding”: Officer Recounted Scene at HM Bureau Murder
The murder trial of Arona Tine, who is accused of fatally stabbing a bureau de change employee in Westfield, resumed on Monday with testimony from one of the first police officers to arrive at the scene.
Appearing before Justice…
High Court Sentences 64-Year-Old Man to Life Imprisonment for Rape of Minor
A 64-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for the rape of a six-year-old girl, in a case that underscored the judiciary’s uncompromising stance on crimes against minors.
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the…
High Court Acquits Herbalist in Toddler Rape Case, Citing Lack of Proof
Justice Z.N. Mboob
The High Court on Monday acquitted Bilali Jallow, 66, a traditional herbalist accused of raping a 28-month-old girl, ruling that prosecutors had failed to meet the demanding standard of proof required for a…
Cousin Says He Saw Accused Open Fire in Fajara Nightclub Shooting Trial
Photo credit: Kexx
The trial of Salieu Gaye, a U.S.-based Gambian man accused in a January shooting outside a Fajara nightclub, took a dramatic turn this week when his cousin testified that he watched Mr. Gaye fire a gun during a…
Burn Marks Shown in Court as Victim Testifies in Hot Oil Assault Case
Photo credit: Kexx
A magistrate leaned forward in silence on Monday as Mam Jarra Jarjue removed her sunglasses and headscarf, revealing burn scars that she says were inflicted when hot oil was poured on her face.
The moment…
Manjai Forex Bureau Attack Suspect Remanded as Case Moves to High Court
The Kanifing Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of Basirou Sarr, who is accused of attempting a violent robbery at a forex bureau in Manjai Kunda.
Sarr appeared before Magistrate Conteh following the alleged…