Kevin Taylor Teases And Laughs At Kennedy Agyapong After Losing To Anas In Court

• Kevin Taylor, in a video he shared on his social media platforms, teased Kennedy Agyapong after he lost to Anas Aremeywa Anas in court
• The journalist recalled when Kennedy dragged him to court seeking $9.5 million, pointing out the irony in that he had to pay almost double
• In 2022, Kevin Taylor was taken to court by Kennedy Agyapong over allegations of defamation but the matter was dismissed by a US court

US-based Ghanaian journalist Kevin Taylor has teased Kennedy Agyapong after the former Assin Central MP lost a defamation lawsuit to investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas in a US court.

In a video shared on social media, Taylor recalled how Kennedy once sued him for defamation, demanding $9.5 million in damages. He pointed out that the politician had now been ordered to pay Anas $18 million, almost double the amount he had sought from Taylor.

In 2022, Kennedy sued Taylor for defamation in a US court, but the case was dismissed. The Anas lawsuit was filed in the Essex County Superior Court in New Jersey over alleged defamatory statements. The court ruled in Anas’ favour and awarded him $18 million in damages.

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The case was based on remarks Kennedy made in 2021 during an interview on The Daddy Fred Show, where he accused Anas of serious crimes. The journalist argued that the allegations damaged his reputation and put his life at risk. The court agreed and ruled against Ken.

Following the verdict, Ken applied for a remittitur, which is a request to reduce the damages awarded, but the court denied it. The ruling means Ken is legally required to pay the full amount unless he appeals.

Taylor, who has clashed with Agyapong in the past, did not miss the chance to laugh at him. He reminded his audience about how his case with the politician turned out.

Kevin Taylor, Kennedy Agyapong drama stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions from social media users.

THY WILL said:

"Now u know why African politicians don’t sue abroad overs there are no judicial machinations oo."

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Yahaya commented:

"The ruling 8-0 in favour of Anas shows how strong Anas's case is."

MATA JUNIOR wrote:

"The 18m dollars is very small for him to pay to him they should have ordered him to pay 100b dollars to him."

Kobby Rich reacted:

"It wouldn’t be surprised if KelvinTaylor is Anass himself."

Ped Asante said:

"Anas has to send the case to Canada. They will add another 18 million Canadian dollars."

Rain commented:

"Anas just hit a jackpot, bro is a millionaire."

Winimy said:

"He should sue again in London too."

Akuapem Poloo faces backlash over video

Another celebrity figure is also in hot water, with Akuapem Poloo slammed after a video she posted of her son rubbing her belly.

The actress, who converted to Islam, received backlash from the Muslim community for being underdressed in front of her son.

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In a recent report by YEN.com.gh, Islamic believers argued that Akuapem Poloo's act went against the moral code of the religion.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh