Ghanaian Journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas Awarded $18 Million in Defamation Suit
Anas Aremeyaw Anas, a Ghanaian journalist, wins $18 million in a U.S. court case against former MP Kennedy Agyapong for defamation. Agyapong made harmful statements about Anas after his investigation into football corruption. The case underscores issues of press freedom and the ongoing fight against corruption in Ghana.
Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has been awarded $18 million in damages by a United States court, following a defamation suit against former Ghanaian Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong. This legal action arose from disparaging remarks made by Agyapong in 2021 regarding Anas’s investigation into football corruption in Ghana that was aired by the BBC in 2018.
The court’s ruling highlights the significance of press freedom and the need for accountability in the media. Anas’s victory serves as a testament to the relentless pursuit of truth against intimidation and defamation. Meanwhile, the investigation into the murder of his colleague, Ahmed Hussein Suale, continues, reflecting the ongoing struggle against corruption in journalism.
Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com
