The outcome of a defamation suit filed by investigative journalist at the Essex County Superior Court in New Jersey, USA, has sparked discussions on how a court outside of Ghana's jurisdiction could preside over the case and subsequently award damages to Anas.
Many are questioning how such a case is possible and what it could mean for similar cases that may arise in the future.
This question has been answered by the credible law platform dennislawnews.com which has elucidated how the US-based court claimed jurisdiction over a case involving two people who are not just Ghanaians but also reside in the country.
To begin with, Anas is an internationally acclaimed journalist with global recognition.