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Court throws out request to not publish identity of ‘prophet’ Martin Kofi Danso in case of impregnating congregant
A court has ruled that Toronto-based Ghanaian pastor and self-proclaimed “prophet” , Martin Kofi Danso can no longer keep his identity secret in a paternity case just because the publicity could damage his reputation and hurt him financially. Ontario Superior Court Justice Fred Myers dismissed a request by Martin Kofi Danso to extend a publication […]
A court has ruled that Toronto-based Ghanaian pastor and self-proclaimed “prophet” , Martin Kofi Danso can no longer keep his identity secret in a paternity case just because the publicity could damage his reputation and hurt him financially.
Ontario Superior Court Justice Fred Myers dismissed a request by Martin Kofi Danso to extend a publication ban and sealing order on a court file related to allegations that he fathered a child with former congregant Chris-Ann Bartley.
According to The Star courtroom reporter, Betsy Powell, publication bans in family court matters are typically used to protect the identities of children involved, while Danso cited the risk to his “significant commercial/financial interests” as a reason for requesting a ban.