Justice Minister Musa Dean has recused himself from an investigation commissioned by President George Weah into recent allegations by the U.K.-based corruption watchdog, Global Witness.
Following Global Witness Report, Gov’t Raises Concern Over Bribery Allegations Against Former Officials
Two days after the U.K.-based corruption watchdog, Global Witness released a new report alleging that former government officials benefitted from a tainted oil deal, the government says it is concerned about the allegations.
Weah Makes More Appointments; Replaces Justice Minister Designee
Pres. George Weah nominates more individuals to serve in various ministries and agencies of the government.
Justice Minister Nomination Withdrawn Amid Public Outcry
Amid pressure from the public, President George Weah has withdrawn the nomination of Charles Gibson as justice minister.
Supreme Court Reserves Ruling on Writ of Prohibition for Monday
The Supreme Court of Liberia has reserved ruling into the Liberty Party’s petition seeking to prevent the National Elections Commission from proceeding with the presidential runoff election slated for November 7.
Sherman’s Lawyers Escape Imprisonment
The lawyers representing the indicted senator and chairman of the ruling Unity Party Varney Sherman in the ongoing trial related to the Global Witness report narrowly escaped being incarcerated at the Monrovia Central Prison after they turned over computers and other equipment requested by the court.
Sherman’s Lawyers Risk Imprisonment
The lawyers of Senator Varney Sherman risk incarceration in the ongoing bribery case regarding the Global Witness Report. The Monrovia City Court has requested that they produce computers related to the case or face imprisonment.