Kennedy Agyapong Found Guilty of Defamation Against Anas Aremeyaw; Ordered to Pay $18 Million in Damages
Kennedy Agyapong, the former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has been found guilty of defaming investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas by a U.S. court. A jury in the Essex County Superior Court in New Jersey delivered a unanimous verdict, ordering Agyapong to pay $18 million in damages for defamatory statements made after the broadcast of the BBC's documentary "Betraying the Game" on October 28, 2018.Anas described the ruling as not only a personal victory but also a message to Ghanaian politicians that the media cannot be undermined. He emphasized the importance of press freedom and accountability, reiterating his commitment to fearless journalism. Anas also contrasted the U.S. court's fair judgment with his previous experience in Ghana, where his defamation case against Agyapong in 2018 ended without justice.The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for judicial reforms […]