Judge Threatens To Send Lawyer To Prison In Banta Keita Case – The Standard Newspaper

Judge threatens to send State Counsel to Mile 2 Prison

Background In 2022, the State filed an Originating Summons to forfeit Keita’s landed properties and assets. Tambadou’s notice of motion, dated 24 April 2026, asks the court to grant leave for Keita to file a further affidavit in opposition to the summons and to deem it properly filed. The motion is supported by a 5-paragraph affidavit sworn by legal clerk Mustapha Jammeh.   Courtroom showdown When the case was called on 6 May 2026, Tambadou move…

High Court Drama as Judge Jaiteh Nearly Sends State Counsel to Jail

By: Isatou Sarr A High Court judge in Banjul on Tuesday nearly ordered the detention of State Counsel S.L. Jorbateh at Mile 2 Central Prison for contempt of court during proceedings in the case involving Banta Keita. The incident occurred before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh while Defence Counsel S.M. Tambedou was presenting affidavits to the court without objection from the prosecution. Tension arose when State Counsel Jorbateh rose to respond and bega…

Judge Threatens To Send Lawyer To Prison In Banta Keita Case – The Standard Newspaper

By Arret Jatta Proceedings in the Banta Keita case were halted yesterday after a tense courtroom clash between High Court judge Justice Ebrima Jaiteh and State Counsel SL Jobarteh nearly led to a contempt order. The confrontation unfolded while Defence Counsel SM Tambedou was presenting several affidavits before the court. The State did not object during the defence’s submissions. However, when it was time for the State to respond, tensions rose…