Chief Justice Francis Korkpor has cautioned the government against implementing a pay cut for officials of the judiciary.
Grand Bassa Public Defender Resigns to Begin Private Practice
Paul Jarvan, who served as public defender in Grand Bassa for more than a decade, has resigned his post.
Chief Justice Opens Up on Limited Funds to Run the Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice Francis Korkpor has disclosed that the judiciary is facing serious financial challenges, which are hampering the court’s ability to function.
Grand Bassa Judge Warns Against ‘Wave of Unethical Conduct’
The resident judge of the Second Judicial Circuit Court has warned judicial actors against unethical behavior to extract money from citizens.
Press Union Wants Constitutional Reforms in Aftermath of Associate Justice’s Impeachment
The Press Union of Liberia is calling for reforms in the Liberian constitution in order to enhance the independence of the judicial branch of government, following the impeachment of former Associate Justice Kabineh Ja’neh from the Supreme Court.
Senate to Probe Sen. Sando Johnson for Accusing Members of Accepting Bribes
Senate Pro Tempore Albert Chie has requested that the Senate’s Committee on Judiciary investigate Bomi’s Sen. Sando Johnson for allegedly accusing senators of accepting bribe to impeach former associate justice Kabineh Ja’neh.
Pres. Weah Announces Replacement for Ja’neh as Impeachment Trial Reaches Conclusion
After the Liberian Senate voted on Friday to impeach Associate Justice Kabineh Ja’neh from the Supreme Court bench, President George Weah has appointed his replacement, Judge Yussif Kaba.
Chief Justice Rejects Application to Cancel Expert Witness’ Testimony in Impeachment Trial
Chief Justice Francis Korkpor has denied prosecution lawyers’ application to cancel from records the testimony of the former Supreme Court justice, Philip Banks, in the ongoing impeachment trial of Associate Justice Kabineh Ja’neh.