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.
Stolen CARI Assets Discovered in a Compound in Gbarnga
A Bush Chicken investigation has uncovered the location of several valuable items allegedly stolen from the Central Agricultural Research Institute, CARI. The missing items, including a 50kVA generator, fencing wires, and an air conditioner, were all discovered packed in a compound in the Millionaire Quarter Community in Gbarnga.
Jury Releases Man Accused of Raping 19-year-old Woman in Grand Bassa
A trial jury in the rape case involving a 19-year-old female victim at the Second Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Bassa has set free defendant Bayebah Jludoe in a verdict that has residents of Grand Bassa’s first district in utter disbelief.
Circuit Court to Hear Second Day of Controversial Rape Case in Grand Bassa
A controversial rape case involving suspect Bayebah Jludoe of Grand Bassa’s first district will enter its second hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 27. It will take place at the Second Judicial Circuit Court in Upper Buchanan.
Police Dismiss Senior Officer for Multiple Crimes
The Liberia National Police has indefinitely dismissed its former superintendent of police, Arthur V. Freeman, for alleged criminal conspiracy, harassment, and theft of property.
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.
Gender Ministry Wants Human Trafficking Treated as Harshly as Rape
The acting gender minister, Alice Johnson Howard, has called for acts of trafficking in persons to be treated as a serious crime alongside rape and other unbailable offenses.
Ninth Circuit Court Opens for November Term With 63 Criminal Cases
With 63 criminal cases on the docket for the November term of court, Judge Yarmie Gbeisay of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court has expressed particular concern about the overcrowded docket and the need for speedy reduction of cases.