Legal Issues
Liberia: Supreme Court Mandate Clears Way for Probe into Jury Tampering Claims in Economic Sabotage Case
MONROVIA – What appeared to be the conclusion of one of the most closely watched criminal trials in the country has evolved…
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Law Reform Commission Holds Validation Exercise for Five-Year Strategic Plan
MONROVIA –The Law Reform Commission(LRC), under the dynamic leadership of its Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah, is this week…
Legal Issues
Liberia: Samuel Tweah’s Lawyers Seek Stay Order to Block Juror Tampering Probe; Legal Experts Decry
Monrovia — A new legal battle has erupted in the controversial US$6.2 million corruption case involving former Finance and Development Planning Minister…
Legal Issues
Liberia: Judge Konton Delivers Blistering Opening Charge, Warns of Case Dismissal and Judicial Crackdown
Monrovia- Criminal Court “D” Judge, Cllr. Geeplah-Tiklo Konton, on Monday, May 11 issued a strong warning to judges, lawyers, jurors and the…
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Liberia: Tweah: Investigators Lack Understanding of Gov’t Operations in US$6.2M Case
Under direct examination in Criminal Court ‘C’ on Thursday, former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah forcefully rejected the prosecution’s indictment charging him…
Legal Issues
Liberia: Corruption Case against Ex-Finance Minister Tweah Suffers Setback as Key Witness Stumbles Under Cross-Examination
Monrovia — The high-profile US$6.2 million corruption trial involving former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. and four other ex-officials took a…
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Liberia: Chief Justice Gbeisay Reaffirms Supreme Court’s Stance Against Vulgar Language, Rallies Executive, Legislature to Discipline Offenders
MONROVIA – Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay has reaffirmed the judiciary’s firm stance against the use of vulgar and profane language in public discourse,…
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Liberia: LNBA’s President Varmah Resigns, Ends Controversies to Hold Onto Power Despite Being Commissioned As Chairperson of Law Reform Commission
The President of the Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA), Cllr Bornor Varmah, has finally resigned as President of the LNBA, ending controversies…
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Court Denies Clar Hope Foundation’s Motion to Quash AREPT Subpoena
The First Judicial Circuit, Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice has denied a motion filed by the Clar Hope Foundation…
Elections
Liberia: LRC Chairperson Cllr. Varmah Says Clear, Strong Election Laws Crucial for Liberia’s Democracy’
MONROVIA -The Chairperson of the Law Reform Commission(LRC), Cllr. Bornor Varmah, has said the stability, credibility and legitimacy of Liberia’s democracy hinge…