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Why court acquitted Fadda Dickson and UTV but jailed Afia Schwar

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Afia Schwarzenegger has been sentenced to 10 days in prison by the High Court “B” Tema for defaming Ghanaian politician Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi.

In a verdict delivered Thursday, December 1, 2022, TV host Nana Ama McBrown, and her panelists, Kwame A Plus and Mr Logic were convicted of contempt of court.

READ MORE: A Plus blasts Chairman Wontumi for dragging him to court

The trio has been charged 5,000 penalty units each, amounting to a fine of GHC180,000 (GHC60,000 each), for publicly discussing a lawsuit brought against Afia on United Showbiz in July.

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However, Dr Fadda Dickson, manager of the Despite Media Group – owners of UTV – was acquitted and discharged by the court.

READ MORE: Tornado applauds Fadda Dickson after apology to Chairman Wontumi

His acquittal was based on the fact that he rendered an official apology to Chairman Wontumi in a letter that was also broadcast on UTV and further published on various social media platforms of the media house.

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Despite Fadda Dickson’s apology on behalf of Despite Media, Chairman Wontumi refused to give comments with intention of filing a contempt.

In the meantime, a bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of Afia Schwar who is currently in Turkey for a hair transplant procedure.

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Source:GHPage

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