Montie 3 Could Head Back To Prison
The three contemnors enjoying the air of freedom following a presidential intervention may be heading back to prison if a case challenging the president's power of remission is upheld. A private...
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Lawyer Files Fresh Suit To Get Montie 3 Back In Jail
A Sunyani-based lawyer has filed a fresh suit in court challenging the powers of the president under Article 72, with the ultimate aim of reversing the remission of three persons jailed for contempt....
Second Montie Petition Presented to Mahama
A second petition has been presented to President John Mahama to persuade him to pardon the Montie trio currently serving a four month prison sentence for criminal contempt of court.
This petition,...
A Clear Case of Abuse of Judicial Power
The Supreme Court’s verdict on the Montie 3 has come as a shock to many primarily due to the severity of the sentences that were imposed on them.
Sentences of four months imprisonment for each of...
Montie FM, Host, Panellists Face Supreme Court Today
Two political commentators who allegedly threatened the lives of justices of the superior court are expected to appear before the Supreme Court today to show cause why they should not be punished for...
Supreme Court Officially Cites Montie FM for Contempt, Summons Panelists and Owners
The Supreme Court has officially cited Montie FM for contempt and set aside July 12, 2016 for its owners and the two studio panelists to show cause why they must not be imprisoned after threatening...