Chief Justice Sie-Nyene G. Yuoh has directed the Grievance and Ethics Committee to investigate allegations of ethical misconduct against Cllr. Samuel Pearson. In a directive dated August 14, 2024, addressed to Cllr. George Henries, Chairperson of the Committee at the Temple of Justice, the Chief Justice requested an immediate inquiry into the complaint lodged by Ballah V. Yargbo against Cllr. Pearson.
The letter mandates the Committee to investigate and report its findings and recommendations to the full bench. This action follows a ruling by the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA), which found Cllr. Pearson liable for the allegations made by complainant Yargbo.
The complainant states that Cllr. Pearson conspired with his brother to wrongfully deny him (Yargbo) his inheritance after his mother’s death. Yargbo’s mother was married to Cllr. Pearson’s brother, James Pearson, before her demise.
The LNBA has recommended a twelve-month suspension for Cllr. Pearson due to these ethical violations. The issue first arose in 2023 when Yargbo requested an expedited investigation, which has remained unresolved since August of that year, prompting his frustration over the delays.
Mr. Yargbo accuses Cllr. Pearson and his brother, James, of conspiring to deprive him of valuable real estate and personal assets, alleging that Cllr. Pearson provided false testimony at the Probate Court regarding the estate.
Despite the LNBA’s findings in October 2023, Mr. Yargbo claims that no further action has been taken, leading him to urge Cllr. Henries to expedite the investigation as ordered by Chief Justice Yuoh.
