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Voir Dire Continues in Police Murder Trial: Witness Testifies on Second Statement

Jarai Jallow February 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Alieu Cham, an independent witness, continued his testimony in the voir dire (mini-trial) of Ousainou and Amie Bojang, as the prosecution presented key evidence in the case. Ousainou Bojang, a resident of Brufut, faces charges of murder, attempted murder, committing a terrorist act, and assault causing grievous bodily harm, while his sister, Amie Bojang, is charged with accessory after the fact to murder.

Detective Ebou Sowe Concludes Cross-Examination in Ongoing Murder Trial

Frederic Tendeng February 8, 2024

The murder trial in the case of State vs Ousainou Bojang and his sister Amie Bojang continued today as Detective Ebou Sowe concluded his cross-examination. The court proceedings saw various legal representatives present, including the Director of Public Prosecution A.M. Yusuf, A. Drammeh for the State, Counsel J Darboe for the first accused, and Counsel L. Mboge and O. Senghore for the second accused.

Courtroom Drama Continue to Unfold in Ongoing Trial of Ousainou Bojang

Archess Jassey February 7, 2024

During Ousainou Bojang’s trial, Counsel Lamin J. Darboe revealed alleged threats from anti-crime officers, Sub-Inspector Jobe and Musa Bah, demanding the disclosure of the murder weapon’s location.

Trial of Ousainou Bojang – Detective Sowe Reject Allegations that Accused was Drugged and Beaten

Frederic Tendeng February 6, 2024

In the ongoing trial of Ousainou and Amie Bojang, significant developments unfolded in the courtroom as the proceedings delved into

Maiden Pharmaceuticals Company Served in AKI Lawsuit – Gambia Government Requests Extension

Frederic Tendeng February 2, 2024

Lawyer Farage, representing 19 families affected by acute kidney injury (AKI) caused by imported Indian-made syrups, has confirmed the successful serving of Maiden Pharmaceuticals Company in India with an ongoing civil lawsuit in Banjul. The update was in a publication in the Times of India on January 25, 2024.

ECOWAS Supports Gambia’s Judicial Reforms – Commission President Meets AG Jallow

Archess Jassey January 31, 2024

The President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, welcomed Mr. Dawda A. Jallow, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice of the Republic of The Gambia, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting was part of The Gambia’s ongoing efforts to implement judicial reforms.

Police Murder Trial – Defense Claims Ousainou Bojang Gave Coercive Testimony.

Mariama Cham January 30, 2024

As the trial of Ousainou Bojang and his sister resumes, Lamin J. Darboe, the defense lawyer, stated that Ousainou was drugged and physically abused by law enforcement personnel from the anti-crime unit. According to the attorney, these violations took place prior to Ousainou providing a statement in which he is accused of killing two police officers and injuring another.

Arona Tine, the Alleged Murderer Of HM Bureau Exchange Staff Remanded

Frederic Tendeng January 29, 2024

Arona Tine, the alleged murderer of Fatoumatta Kagbo, an HM Bureau Exchange employee, has been placed under remand by Principal Magistrate Sallah Mbye. Huruna Tine, a 36-year-old Senegalese male, was charged by the police prosecution with killing Fatoumatta Kagbo.

Swiss Court Hears Testimony on Torture of Modou Ngum

Frederic Tendeng January 17, 2024

Modou Ngum, a torture victim, has testified before a Swiss court in the crimes against humanity trial of Dictator Yahya Jammeh’s

‘Torture was Common in Jails Under Dictator Jammeh’, Prison Officer Tells Swiss Court

Mariama Cham January 17, 2024

In the ongoing trial for crimes against humanity of Gambia’s former interior minister, Ousman Sonko, before a Swiss court, two Gambian prison officers, Lamin Sanneh and Abdou Jammeh, testified on Monday about torture, inadequate food, and unhygienic conditions at the country’s central jail, Mile 2.

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Voir Dire Continues in Police Murder Trial: Witness Testifies on Second Statement

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