In a landmark ruling, the Essex County Superior Court in the United States has awarded investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas a staggering $18 million in damages after a defamation lawsuit against former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong.
The lawsuit stemmed from Agyapong’s statements during a September 7, 2021, interview on The Daddy Fred Show, where he labeled Anas a “criminal” and a “thief.” He further alleged that Anas was responsible for the murder of journalist Ahmed Suale and the deaths of multiple Chinese nationals in Ghana.
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Anas, known for his undercover work exposing corruption, argued that these accusations tarnished his reputation and put his life at risk. Although Ghana’s Supreme Court had earlier dismissed a similar case, the US court ruled in favor of Anas, finding Agyapong’s remarks defamatory and ordering him to pay $18 million in damages.
