A ceremony marking the official induction of Judge Yusif Kaba as the new associate justice to the Supreme Court became sour on Monday following a statement from the president of the Liberia National Bar Association, Tiawan Gongloe, stating that the lawyers organziation disapproved of Kaba’s induction.
Justice Ministry Requests Legal Status of June 7 Protest Organizers
The justice ministry has requested that organizers of the pending June 7 protest provide documentation establishing their legal status, in order to grant their request for permit and security for protesters.
Corrections Officer Charged With Smuggling Marijuana into Monrovia Central Prison
The Monrovia City Court has incarcerated a corrections officer working at the Monrovia Central Prison for allegedly smuggling marijuana into the prison facility.
Bar Association Constitutes Committee to Draft Bill for War and Economic Crimes Court
The president of National Bar Association, Tiawan Gongloe, has constituted an ad-hoc committee to draft a bill for the establishment of a special court to try individuals accused of committing war and economic crimes during the country’s prolonged civil crisis.
Transport Ministry Employee, Brother of Darius Dillon Charged With Murder
An official of the Transport Ministry, Oliver Dillon, has been arrested and turned over to the Monrovia City Court for alleged murder.
Ex-Rebel Generals Withdraw Comments Demanding Rep. Kolubah Surrender to Them
A group of ex-generals of former warring factions in Liberia has withdrawn their earlier statement ordering Montserrado’s tenth district representative, Yekeh Kolubah, to surrender himself to them to be turned over to the government for questioning.
Montserrado’s Attorney Cites Rep. Yekeh Kolubah Over Comments Against President Weah
Montserrado’s county attorney, Edward Martin, has invited the county’s 10th district representative, Yekeh Kolubah, to clarify alleged comments made against President George Weah.
Court Drops Multiple Criminal Charges against Maltida Parker and Co-Defendant
Judge Boima Konto of Criminal Court C has dropped Charges of multiple criminal offenses against the former managing director of the National Port Authority, Maltida Parker, and her comptroller, Christina Pealay.