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A man from Ohio who falsely claimed to be a Ghanaian prince sentenced to 20 years in prison
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An Ohio man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on Wednesday for impersonating a Ghanaian prince and defrauding more than a dozen victims out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
According to evidence presented in court during his trial, Daryl Robert Harrison, who used the aliases Prince Daryl R. Attipoe and Prophet Daryl R. Attipoe, defrauded at least 14 people out of more than $800,000.
In September, Harrison was found guilty of mail and wire fraud, conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, and witness tampering.
Prosecutors said Harrison stole money from people who thought they were investing in African mining and trucking companies for several years. According to the Justice Department, Harrison falsely claimed to be a Ghanaian prince with connections to those companies.
Many of Harrison’s victims were members of the Power House of Prayer Ministries, where Harrison and his stepfather pretended to be ministers. Prosecutors claim that Harrison and his stepfather used the investment funds for personal expenses such as renting a house in Colorado and purchasing luxury cars.
District Judge Michael J. Newman sentenced Harrison to the maximum allowed by law, 20 years in prison, which was more than the 14-year sentence requested by prosecutors.
“Each of the Defendant’s fraud crimes was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated fashion,” prosecutors wrote in court filings, describing Harrison as an “extremely self-centred, self-possessed sociopath who has no respect for societal rules or norms, and further lacks any empathy or sympathy for his victims” that “intimidated and threatened his victims to establish and maintain control over them.”
Harrison had requested a much lower sentence from the judge, citing supportive letters from parishioners and family members. Harrison’s lawyer also mentioned that his wife, who is raising their six children, is battling stage IV cancer.
In December, Harrison’s stepfather, Robert Shelly Harrison, Jr., pleaded guilty to one felony charge. Later this month, he will be sentenced.
Source: Ghpage.com
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Wendy Shay donates educational materials to Weija Presbyterian Primary School
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Wendy Asiamah Addo, also known as Wendy Shay, provided teaching and learning materials to students at the Weija Presbyterian Primary and Junior High School in the Greater Accra Region on Monday, November 20, 2023, through her organisation Shay Foundation.
Branded exercise books, newly made school uniforms, detergents, and refreshing drinking water were among the kind donations.
This charitable deed, which honoured International Children’s Day, demonstrates Wendy Shay’s dedication to encouraging student access to critical educational resources.
Speaking to the students and staff of the school, the ‘Bedroom Commando’ crooner said, “Shay Foundation is a nonprofit organisation that is committed to seeing to the welfare of both young and old. The organisation aims to support the educational needs of the community. Our main mission is to provide equitable access to quality education for underserved communities. It’s sad to see people drop out of school because they do not have the proper materials. Education is the key to the future, and we must do everything possible to make sure that every child has access.”
The acclaimed singer welcomed kindred spirits with open arms, pushing them to band together and make a lasting influence on the foundation’s noble cause.
Wendy Shay ensured that, in addition to educational contributions, entertainment had a role in the donation ceremony, exciting students with live performances of some of her favourites.
For the past three years, the Shay Foundation has been pursuing these humanitarian activities with zeal.
Below are extracts from the gift.
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Burna Boy named Afrobeats Artiste at the 2023 BMAs
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Burna Boy, a Nigerian music singer, has been crowned the best Afrobeats act at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards (BMAs).
Burna Boy defeated other musicians Libianca, Rema, Tems, and Wizkid.
Accepting the award on Sunday, the African legend stated, “This is dedicated to Africa and every artiste coming out of Africa now, the future is bright.”This is only the tip of the iceberg, but you’ll see the entire concept shortly. “I salute you, love.”
Meanwhile, Rema’s Calm Down remix with Selena Gomez was named Top Afrobeats Song.
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Ex-husband drags Xandy Kamel on social media again
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King Kaninja, the ex-husband of actress Xandy Kamel, has reacted to charges that his casual attitude and infidelity spree ended their two-year marriage.
His recent outburst comes in response to an interview Xandy gave on Delay Show, in which she declared, among other things, that she was the family earner, rented their house, and paid all the expenses.
She also said she had over GH30,000 in her account at the time of her wedding, but that amount had been reduced to barely over GH100 in two years.
Xandy also discussed the trauma she faced in her marriage, which cost her two pregnancies.
“I was still in my wedding gown when the marital problems began.” People began phoning to tell me they were having an affair with my husband. In my marriage, I’ve only felt happy for 5 minutes. We didn’t even have sex. “I think we made love about six times in our one year together,” a depressed Xandy admitted.
Kaninja claims the marriage collapsed because Xandy was more preoccupied with her lesbian lovers rather than their marriage.
He added that his ex-wife portrayed the victim as merely a front to hide her embarrassment.
Kaninja stated that Xandy is unsuitable for marriage since she cannot even arrange her matrimonial bed or clean it.
Even routine household duties, he claimed Xandy’s mother was doing.
Kaninja, who had opted not to respond, stated that he felt compelled to clear his name.
He claims he hasn’t spoken up because he doesn’t want to get involved in the dirt like his ex-wife.
“The reason I don’t pay attention to some of this news is that eagles and pigs aren’t natural enemies.” Pigs adore playing in the mud, therefore there is no need to accompany them there. “When you follow them, you become dirty like them,” he grumbled.
Kaninja stated that if Xandy did not stop firing, he would be forced to unleash all of the bombshells.