The Supreme Court of Liberia has scheduled a ruling for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, to address the longstanding impasse between the majority and minority blocs of the House of Representatives. This follows a Bill of Information filed by the embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa against the junta-style Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon. At 11 AM on…
Yesterday, April 16, 2025, was a scene of excitement at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia, as 19 alleged criminals were released from pretrial detention from the Monrovia Central Prison (South Beach) based on government’s failure to prosecute them. The inmates were seen happily praising God for bringing them out of prison. The defendants include…
Rescue Alternatives Liberia (RAL) has provided intensive training as part of efforts in building a cohesive relationship among law enforcement agencies and communities in Grand Bassa County. The over forty (40) participants of the training included community members, women, youth, police officers, judicial workers, journalists, and it was aimed at preventing crimes and other unwholesome…
Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie of Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia has ordered the release of over 100 inmates from detention at the Monrovia Central Prison (South Beach) based upon a motion filed by the defense lawyers. Judge Willie’s decision on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, is a result of a motion…
The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) is appealing to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to appoint female Chief Justice when the current Chief Justice retires. During the official opening of the March Term of Court, Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh announced her imminent retirement after years of dedicated services. In a strong and public…
The Liberia Immigration Service – LIS has instituted several disciplinary measures with the immediate dismissal of two officers, suspension of four officers without pay and warning three for illegal possession and discharge of firearm leading to bodily injury of a civilian, neglect of duty and concealing information from authority. In a statement issued by the…
In the wake of consistent advocacy surrounding the legal instruments relative to death penalty, the Ministry of Justice and the Civil Society Human Rights Advocacy Platform, supported by the British Embassy accredited near Monrovia, have ended a one-day comprehensive and final validation process on the draft death penalty bill. Speaking during the closing session, Independent…
The outgoing Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh, appeared to have aimed at public members and politicians who frequently criticize their decisions, especially in high-profile cases, emphasizing that their role is not to please any parties appearing before them but to interpret the law. Chief Justice Yuoh made these remarks…
The Supreme Court of Liberia has cited both parties in the ongoing corruption trial involving former Finance and Development Plaining Minister Samuel D. Tweah and four other ex-officials. The other defendants are former Solicitor General Nyanti Tuan, former Financial Intelligence Agency Controller P. Moses Cooper, Stanley S. Ford, Director for Financial Intelligence Agency and Jefferson…
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Liberia, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring justice for all Liberians. He assured President Joseph N. Boakai that a thorough investigation and subsequent prosecutions will be carried out for all those linked to the deaths of former auditors. During his first cabinet meeting of…
