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A Plea for Justice: Family of Murder Victim Binta Gassama Opposes Bail Decision

Awa Colley March 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In a heartfelt open letter addressed to the Government of The Gambia, the Office of the President, the Ministry of Justice, the Attorney General’s Chambers, the Police Commissioner, and the Kanifing Municipal Council, the family of Binta Gassama, a 62-year-old woman brutally murdered in her home on September 4, 2022, expressed profound disbelief and dismay at the recent decision to grant bail to one of the accused persons in her case.

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Counsels Prepare to Argue Briefs in Ousainou Bojang Shooting Trial Voir Dire

Jarai Jallow February 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In the ongoing police shooting trial involving Ousainou Bojang, counsels are gearing up to present their briefs of argument following the conclusion of the cross-examination of the second accused, Amie Bojang, by the Director of Public Prosecution, A.M Yusuf. The trial is currently in the voir dire phase, a preliminary examination of evidence to determine its admissibility.

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Gambian Charlatan and Accomplice Found Guilty, Ordered to Pay 4 Million CFA Francs in Damages

Frederic Tendeng February 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In the case of Gambian charlatan Amadou Conteh (47 years old) and his accomplice, 31-year-old Fatoumata Binta Diallo, the Tambacounda High Court has rendered a verdict. They were charged with fraud, charlatanism, criminal association, and collaboration. After finding them guilty, the court mandated that they give 4 million CFA francs to Alfousseyni Bâ, the civil party, as compensation for the harm that their malice caused him.

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Court Case Unfolds: Accused Testifies in Murder Trial Amid Voir-dire

Frederic Tendeng February 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In a gripping development in the murder trial of Ousainou Bojang and his sister Amie Bojang, a resident of Brufut, the accused took the stand to testify in court yesterday. Ousainou Bojang 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.

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Alleged Murderer of British National Remanded to State Central Prison

Frederic Tendeng February 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Sierra Leonean national Augustine Bangura appeared before Principal Magistrate Anna O. Mendy at the Brikama Magistrates’ Court for allegedly killing Shakina Chinedu, a British national. The incident reportedly occurred on February 14, 2024, at Madina Alagie Gaye village in the West Coast Region of The Gambia.

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Witness: “I Delivered Two Bags of Gold Ornaments to Aisha Fatty”

Frederic Tendeng February 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In the ongoing civil case between Senegalese businessman Abdoulaye Thiam and Gambian businesswoman Aisha Fatty, Mr. Bocar Dia, a Senegalese goods transporter, testified as the Fifth Plaintiff Witness (PW5). He stated that he delivered two bags of gold ornaments to Aisha Fatty, the 1st defendant, from Mr. Abdoulaye Thiam, the plaintiff.

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Police Murder trial – Defence Counsel Cross Examines Witness Alieu Cham

Frederic Tendeng February 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In the murder trial involving Ousainou Bojang and his sister Amie Bojang, Defence Counsel Lamin J. Darboe cross-examined Alieu Cham, the prosecution’s independent witness. The trial, which has garnered significant attention, centers around charges of murder, attempted murder, committing a terrorist act, and assault causing grievous bodily harm.

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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.

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