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Sanna Manjang Murder Charges Dropped as Court Allows New Assault Indictment
Sanna Manjang, the Defendant -photo credit: Kexx
The High Court on Friday allowed prosecutors to withdraw murder charges against former Jungler Sanna Manjang and replace them with two counts of assault causing actual bodily…
Dr. Ceesay Says Public Safety Remains Government’s Top Priority Amid Rising Crime Concerns
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, The Gambia’s Minister of Information
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia government is intensifying efforts to address public concerns over crime, with the Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr.…
Supreme Court Orders New Trial in Kumba Sinyan Murder Case, Upholds High Court Practice Directions
Defendant, Kumba Sinyan, Late Lamarana Jallow, and a panel of the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ordered that the murder case against Kumba Sinyan be tried afresh, rejecting an appeal by the Attorney General and reaffirming the…
Former Soldier Testifies to Alleged Torture After 2006 Coup Attempt; Defence Challenges Link to…
By Fatou Sillah
A former Gambian soldier told the High Court on Monday that detainees arrested after the failed 2006 coup attempt described being tortured by members of the military's feared "Junglers" unit, including the accused,…
Murder Trial in Death of Youth Leader Delayed as Court Orders Legal Representation for Accused
The Defendant (left) and the Victim (right)
The murder case against Momodou Bah, widely known as "Area," was adjourned at the High Court on Thursday after the court determined that the accused was without legal representation.
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18-Year-Old Ordered Held at Mile 2 Prison in Fajikunda Stabbing Death
Muhammed Sanneh -the accused.
An 18-year-old Fajikunda resident accused of fatally stabbing a 23-year-old man during a fight last week has been remanded at Mile 2 Central Prison after his case was transferred to the High Court's…
Trial of Former Principal Magistrate Over Disappearance of 104 Cocaine Blocks Resumes
Pa Modou Njie, former Bundung Principal Magistrate
The trial of former Bundung Principal Magistrate Pa Modou Njie, who is facing charges related to the disappearance of 104 blocks of cocaine that were held as court exhibits, continued…
Interior Minister Says Majority of Crimes in The Gambia Are Committed by Gambians, Not Foreign…
Abdoulie Sanyang, Minister of Interior
By Seedy Jobe
Interior Minister Abdoulie Sanyang has rejected claims that foreign nationals are primarily responsible for crime in The Gambia, arguing that official data shows Gambians account…
Murder Accused Claims He Was Knocked Unconscious Before Fatal Stabbing; Defence Challenges CCTV…
Late Fatoumatta Kargbo and Arona Tine
Arona Tine testifies he was attacked by three unknown men before Fatoumatta Kargbo was killed; the defence alleges the prosecution withheld full surveillance footage
Tine, a Senegalese…
Prosecution Seeks to Withdraw Charges Against Jobarteh Amid Ongoing Investigations; Defence Alleges…
Principal Magistrate Krubally
The prosecution on Tuesday applied to withdraw all charges against Abdul Wahab Jobarteh before the Banjul Magistrates’ Court, arguing that ongoing investigations have uncovered new facts that could lead to…