Ghanaian

Jury Awards $18 Million to Ghanaian Reporter in Defamation Case Against Lawmaker with U.S. Connections

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Newark, NJ – In a significant legal victory, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, a renowned Ghanaian investigative journalist, has been awarded $18 million in defamation damages by an Essex County jury. The verdict came after Anas was accused by a Ghanaian lawmaker of engaging in criminal activities, tied to his investigative work on soccer corruption. Anas, aged 47 and known for his impactful journalism worldwide, faced accusations from Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a lawmaker who also has property interests in West Orange, New Jersey. Agyapong’s damaging statements, some of which were issued from his New Jersey property, led … Read more

Ghanaian Journalist Wins $18 Million in U.S. Libel Case Against Former MP Kennedy Agyapong

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Essex County — An Essex County jury has awarded Anas Aremeyaw Anas, a renowned investigative journalist, $18 million in a defamation case against Kennedy Agyapong, a former Member of Parliament for Assin Central in Ghana. This verdict represents a pivotal development in a legal battle that has captured public interest due to its implications on press freedoms and political accountability. The lawsuit stemmed from allegations made by Agyapong in May 2018 during a televised program on Adom TV. Agyapong had accused Anas of engaging in blackmail, corruption, extortion, and evil practices, in an attempt to … Read more

Ghanaian Immigration Lawyer Faces Up to 15 Years in Jail for Exploiting Vulnerable Clients and Deceiving the US Immigration System

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New York – A Ghanaian immigration lawyer based in the Bronx, New York, is facing up to 15 years in jail for orchestrating a massive immigration scam that defrauded vulnerable immigrants and caused financial loss, deportations, and denied Green Card applications. Kofi Amankwaa, along with his son Kofi Amankwaa Jr. and several associates, scammed hundreds of clients by charging exorbitant fees for fraudulent services promising to secure Green Cards for them. Simultaneously, they submitted false petitions accusing the clients’ children of abuse under the Violence Against Women Act to expedite their immigration applications. According to … Read more