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The terms “jail” and “prison” are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different facilities within the criminal justice system, each serving distinct purposes. Understanding the differences between jails and prisons is crucial to grasp their roles in the legal system. Jails Jails are typically run by local law enforcement …

Ato Essien, the former Chief Executive Officer of the now-defunct Capital Bank, has been sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment with hard labor. This ruling comes after he failed to meet his commitment to repay a sum of GH¢90 million to the state, despite being granted multiple extensions since December …

The High Court in Accra has dismissed an appeal filed by Rosemond Alade Brown a.k.a. Akuapem Poloo which sought to challenge the 90-day jail term handed to her by the Accra Circuit Court on April 16 this year. This means that Akuapem Poloo will continue serving the jail term handed …

Former Barcelona and AC Milan star Ronaldinho has been warned he could be hauled back to jail over a maintenance payment dispute with a former girlfriend. Reports in Brazil say the 41-year-old has been ordered to settle his debt with Priscilla Coelho by December 1 to avoid the seizure of …