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.
Orange Liberia Fined for Not Reporting on Suspicious Mobile Money Transactions
The Financial Intelligence Unit has fined Orange Liberia L$337,500 (US$1,644) for refusing to file a Suspicious Transaction Report since 2017.
Court Acquits Suspended Housing Authority Officials of Multiple offenses
Criminal Court C has acquitted suspended National Housing Authority officials of multiple offenses brought against them by the government, including bribery.
Six-Year-Old Boy Killed in Hit-and-Run Highway Accident
A six-year-old boy has been reported dead after a blue Nissan Sunny collided into him and sped away. The accident took place on Wednesday, October 30 on the Suakoko Highway near Fendall.
Former Defense Minister Brownie Samukai Indicted for Embezzling AFL Pension
Former defense minister Brownie Samukai, former deputy defense minister Joseph Johnson, and former defense comptroller Nyumah Dorkor have been indicted by the Grand Jury of Montserrado for their alleged role in embezzling compulsory savings funds from the Armed Forces of Liberia.
Police Charge Two Persons in Connection to Armed Robbery in Bong
Police in Bong arrested and sent to court Jackson Sulonkolo and Jonathan Hills for armed robbery, criminal conspiracy, and murder in connection to the shooting and killing of Sekou Swaray in Gbarnga.
Harper Court Acquits Woman Accused of Killing Boyfriend
The Fourth Judicial Circuit Court in Harper has acquitted a 25-year-old woman, Janet Toe, of multiple crimes for murder and negligent homicide.