The trial of defendant Vitus Michael, a Nigerian national accused of statutory rape in Buchanan, has been delayed due to his non-compliance with court proceedings.
Judge Barkon Calls for More Judicial Independence
As a new term for the Second Judicial Circuit Court opens in Buchanan, Judge Joe S. Barkon is calling for more judicial independence.
Grand Bassa Court Sentences Man to 40 Years in Prison for Raping 13-Year-Old
The Second Judicial Circuit Court has sentenced a 19-year-old man to 40 years imprisonment for raping a 13-year-girl in Grand Bassa.
Grand Bassa Judge Wants Crowded Buchanan Prison Expanded
Judge Joe S. Barkon of Grand Bassa’s Second Judicial Circuit Court is calling for an expansion of the Buchanan Prison Compound in a bid to reduce the crowded nature of the prison.
Grand Bassa Circuit Court Judge Wants Gov’t to Reconsider Salary Cuts
The resident judge of the Second Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Bassa is calling on the government to reconsider its decision on the salary harmonization policy, which affects judges.
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.
Buchanan Central Prison Superintendent Gets Indefinite Suspension
The Bush Chicken has confirmed the indefinite suspension of the superintendent of the Buchanan Prison Compound, Victor Logan, due to several irregularities at the prison.
Sinoe Gang Rape and Murder Defendants Sentence Extended to 45 Years
The Second Judicial Circuit Court has extended the prison sentence of the seven defendants in the Sinoe gang rape and murder case to 45 years.
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