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Gulf Insider
15-04-2025
- Gulf Insider
Man To Face Trial Today Over Deadly Boat Crash
The Minor Criminal Court will open the trial today of a man accused of causing a fatal boat crash, sources have confirmed to The Daily Tribune. He is charged with manslaughter, failing to switch on navigation lights while at sea, shrimp fishing during the seasonal ban, and using a trawling net known locally as Koofa. The crash took place on the morning of 25 December in Bahrain's western waters. Two men, aged 55 and 61, one from Karzakan and the other from Manama, died after their boat collided with another. Three others were taken to hospital. Also read: Investor Wins BD4,600 Over Business Deal Scam
Daily Tribune
14-04-2025
- Daily Tribune
Man to face trial today over deadly boat crash
TDT | Manama The Minor Criminal Court will open the trial today of a man accused of causing a fatal boat crash, sources have confirmed to The Daily Tribune. He is charged with manslaughter, failing to switch on navigation lights while at sea, shrimp fishing during the seasonal ban, and using a trawling net known locally as Koofa. The crash took place on the morning of 25 December in Bahrain's western waters. Two men, aged 55 and 61, one from Karzakan and the other from Manama, died after their boat collided with another. Three others were taken to hospital by
Daily Tribune
10-04-2025
- Daily Tribune
Man avoids jail after attacking lawyer in courtroom
A Bahraini man who physically attacked his exwife's lawyer inside the Sharia Courts Complex in Hunainiyah has avoided jail time after the lawyer formally withdrew his complaint, citing an in-court apology and a family-brokered settlement. The incident occurred on March 25, 2025, shortly after a family hearing had concluded. According to the Southern Governorate Prosecution, the defendant admitted to the assault and expressed remorse over his actions, which he said were driven by heightened emotions stemming from an ongoing family dispute. The lawyer sustained injuries in the attack, though they were not serious enough to prevent him from returning to work. Medical reports confirming the injuries were reviewed as part of the investigation. The defendant was held in custody for over two weeks before being brought before the Minor Criminal Court, where he was formally charged with assault. Prosecutors had acted swiftly, ordering his detention and referring the case to court immediately. Witness statements and medical documentation were submitted, and the accused acknowledged the incident during questioning.
Daily Tribune
21-02-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Man accused of pocketing cash in restaurant equipment deal cleared
A Bahraini man accused of pocketing cash from the sale of restaurant equipment he never received has walked free after a court ruled there was no solid proof to back the charge. Defence lawyer Huda Al Aswad said the Minor Criminal Court found her client not guilty, rejecting the prosecution's claim that he had misappropriated both cash and items belonging to a restaurant. The case hinged on whether the man had ever been given the equipment in the first place. The prosecution alleged he had been entrusted with it and failed to hand over the proceeds after selling it. Proof However, Al Aswad argued there was no proof he had ever taken possession of the items, let alone sold them. She said the complainant himself had admitted in an early statement that he had given the equipment to another person — who happened to be the defendant's business partner — to sell, in exchange for a 10 per cent cut. The arrangement, she pointed out, had been made before her client even started working at the restaurant. Complainant The complainant later claimed the defendant had sold the goods and kept the money, citing the business partner's word as evidence. But in court, the man confirmed he had initially handed over the equipment to the partner for sale, a detail that matched the defendant's account. The only items the defendant admitted selling were three refrigerators, and he had given the proceeds to the complainant, who acknowledged receiving the money in court. Evidence Judges found no evidence that the equipment had been sold for more than what had been handed over. The court noted that for a charge of embezzlement to stick, there had to be proof that the accused had converted someone else's property into their own — something that had not been demonstrated. It also pointed out that there was no clear evidence the defendant had ever received the full set of items in question. Claim As for the claim that the goods had been offloaded at a higher price than declared, the court said there was nothing to back it up. Just because something is sold below market value does not mean the seller has pocketed the difference. With no firm proof that the accused had done anything wrong, the court dismissed the charge and acquitted him under Article 255 of the Criminal Procedure Law.
