Judge Roosevelt Willie of Criminal Court A has denied the government’s motion to hold Rep. Yekeh Kolubah of Montserrado’s 10th district in contempt for allegedly traveling Ghana to solicit funds for a planned Dec. 30 protest in Monrovia by the Council of Patriots.
Criminal Court C Judge Recuses Herself in Money Laundering Case Involving Former Defense Minister
Judge Nancy Sammie of Criminal Court C has announced her recusal from the ongoing trial of former defense minister Brownie Samukai, who was accused of multiple economic crimes.
Court Drops Charges Against Controversial Ex-Airport Authority Boss Ellen Corkrum
Judge Nancy Sammie of Criminal Court “C†has dropped all charges against former Liberia Airport Authority Managing Director, Ellen Corkrum, who was accused by the government of stealing over US$1 million from the agency in 2013 and violating public trust by wrongfully diverting public monies and assets to her personal use and those of her friends.
Action Aid Takes ‘16 Days of Activism’ to Monrovia Marketers
Activists and women rights groups in Liberia have ended this year’s 16 Days of Activism. As part of the event, Action Aid launched a campaign to reach as many women and girls, with outreach made at markets around Monrovia.
Supreme Court Justice Kaba Probes Lower Court Judge’s Role in the Roots FM Trial
The Supreme Court justice-in-chambers, Judge Yusif Kaba, has cited the judge of Criminal Court A, Roosevelt Willie, to a special Dec. 4 conference regarding his role in the controversial trial involving the Roots FM radio station, which is operated by the firebrand talk show host and leading government critic, Henry P. Costa.
On 50th Anniversary, Int’l NGO Donates to C.B. Dunbar Maternity Hospital
The international NGO Solidaridad has ended its 50th Anniversary celebration with support to the C. B. Dunbar Maternity Hospital in Gbarnga, Bong.
Aggrieved Press Union Members Withdraw Complaint Following Release of Elections Results
In the latest development in the testy Press Union of Liberia elections, aggrieved members of the group have withdrawn a complaint filed before the Civil Law Court, paving the way for a final resolution of the crisis surrounding the union’s elections.
Oliver Dillon’s Murder Trial Gets Transferred to Criminal Court B
Judge Roosevelt Willie of Criminal Court A has transferred the murder trial involving defendant Oliver Dillon to Criminal Court B at the Temple of Justice.