The Herald Editor challenges custodial jail term

After the defamation suit, the businessman applied for an injunction order which was granted by the court, restraining the continued publication of defamatory statement against Mr Okyere by the defendants, pending the determination of the substantive suit.

Background The High Court, presided over by Justice Isaac Addo, slapped the journalist with the sentence after finding him guilty of disregarding an injunction order restraining publication against businessman, Kevin ­Okyere, pending the final determination of a defamation suit.

Mr Okeyre contended in his application for contempt that despite the clear orders or the court regarding the injunction which was lawfully brought to the attention of Mr Dobge and others, The Herald continued to publish defamatory statements against him.