The President Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Nyonblee Kangar Lawrence says the signing of a Joint Resolution for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia is the beginning of accountability, relief and peace of mind. Speaking with legislative reporters on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Pro-Tempore Lawrence said it was exactly 21 years…
The Supreme Court Justice In-Chambers, Yussif D. Kaba on Monday, April 8, 2024, declined to issue a request by the Gracious Ride to prevent the Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Team from impounding all of its vehicles. Associate Justice Kaba’s decision was based on a communication by the Assets Recovery Team in which it yielded…
Legal Practitioner, Mmonbeydo N Joah, says maintenance of democracy in Liberia will require the effort of every citizen. She made the statement Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in Monrovia at a dialogue of the Women’s Situation Room (WRS). The dialogue focused on the outstanding role of youth, first time voters, motorcyclists and at risk youth played…
Criminal Court “D” has acquitted a criminal suspect identified as George B. Wade alias ‘Nicholas Jack Davis’ of Armed Robbery. Judge Mamietta Jabateh-Sireleaf rendered a not guilty verdict against the defendant based on state prosecutors’ failure to establish a prima facie or produce sufficient evidence. A prima facie is one which is established by sufficient…
Grand Bassa County District #5 Representative, Thomas Goshua says the legislative report on the incident at Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) violates the constitutional right of the Corporation’s Country Manager, Debar Allen. The Committee submitted its report in session on Tuesday. Recently, the Speaker of the House of Representatives set up a committee to investigate…
Several residents of the Catholic Community were made homeless early Saturday morning March 30, 2024 following a Court eviction notice. The notice came after a court ruled in favor of one Stanton Gaye as the original owner of the property. The residents and Mr. Gaye identified as the legitimate owner of the land according to…
Lawyers representing Professor Wilson K. Tarpeh and the Liberian government have held argument into the petition for a writ of prohibition. On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, the Full Bench of the Supreme Court of Liberia heard the petition of Prof. Tarpeh by entertaining arguments from both plaintiff (Tarpeh) and respondents (EPA). The Court heard five…
The Full Bench of the Supreme Court of Liberia has taken over the case relative to the petition for a writ of prohibition filed by Professor Wilson K. Tarpeh. The High Court is expected to hear the petition for a writ of prohibition today in the presence of both lawyers for petitioner Tarpeh and the…
Lucas Richards, the American Missionary undergoing trial for attempting to murder his Liberian wife, Jessica Lloyd, has denied his involvement. Richards, who took the witness stand on Monday, March 25, 2024, testified that he has nothing to do with the incident that led Jessica’s injury, Testifying at Criminal Court B, Defendant Richards explained that on…
An American, aged 32, Lucas Richards who allegedly chopped the neck of his wife Jessica Lloyd, is expected to take the witness stand after prosecuting attorneys rested with producing evidence. The incident occurred on September 14, 2023, in the Dixville Community. The defendant was arrested, charged and indicted by the Grand Jury of Montserrado County…
