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Former President Mahama Criticizes NPP’s Nana B for Misleading Election Claims; Legal Actions and Corrections Demanded

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Accra, Ghana — Tensions are escalating in Ghana’s political landscape as John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called out Henry Nana Boakye, commonly known as Nana B and the National Organizer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), over alleged misinformation concerning the scheduling of the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. According to Mahama, Nana B has been disseminating false claims that the elections would not occur simultaneously. Mahama, expressing his concerns, highlighted the responsibilities that come with Nana B’s legal background, suggesting that his conduct should reflect greater adherence … Read more

Uttar Pradesh Establishes Judicial Commission to Investigate Sambhal Violence Ahead of Mosque Survey

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New Delhi, India: In response to recent violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, Governor Anandiben Patel has established a three-person Judicial Inquiry Commission to investigate the events surrounding the unrest. This investigation coincides with an upcoming Archaeological Survey of India inspection of a Mughal-era mosque in the area. Leading the commission is Justice Devendra Kumar Arora, a retired judge from the Allahabad High Court, known for his previous role as chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). He will be joined by Amit Mohan Prasad, a veteran of the Indian Administrative Service, and … Read more

Major Class Action Status Granted in Game Developers’ Antitrust Lawsuit Against Valve

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In a significant legal development, a federal judge has recently elevated a lawsuit against game distributor Valve Corporation to class action status, permitting a myriad of game developers to challenge the company’s market practices. The initial suit was lodged by Wolfire Games in April 2021, alleging that Valve’s 30% sales commission on its Steam platform was unjustifiably high, stifling competition, and exploiting both publishers and consumers. The class action status was awarded by U.S. District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead, signifying that any game developer who has paid the commission to Valve since January 28, 2017, … Read more

Washington County Grand Jury Indicts 24 on Charges Ranging from Drug Trafficking to Domestic Violence

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Marietta, Ohio — A grand jury in Washington County, convened on Wednesday, has handed down indictments against 24 individuals, facing an array of charges that ranged from drug-related offenses to domestic violence and felony assault. The legal actions underscore an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and violent crimes in the region. Samantha Nicholle Miller, a 31-year-old resident of Parkersburg, was charged with aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony, stemming from an incident in April. Similarly, Joseph Andrew Russ, 37, from Canton, faces multiple serious charges, including first-degree felony trafficking and possession of cocaine, as … Read more