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Human Trafficking

Liberia: Court Hands Down Longest-Ever 50-Year Prison Terms in Liberia’s Largest Human Trafficking Case, Awards US$120,000 in Restitution to Victims

Summary: A Liberian court awarded US$120,000 in restitution to victims and imposed the country's longest-ever human trafficking sentences, sentencing eight defendants to 50 years and...

Liberia’s Largest Trafficking Trial Ends in Convictions for All Defendants

Outcome seen as measure of justice system under international scrutiny for bribery allegations. Summary: A 12-member jury unanimously convicted the eight remaining defendants in Liberia's...
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Breaking News: Liberia’s Largest Trafficking Trial Ends in Convictions for All Defendants

Outcome seen as measure of justice system under international scrutiny for bribery allegations.

Liberia: State Closes Case After Subpoenaed Witnesses Say Company Linked to Accused Traffickers Is Not Tax Compliant; Final Arguments and Ruling Set for Monday

Summary:  Prosecutors rested after calling three subpoenaed government witnesses to challenge key claims made by the defense. Witnesses testified that Infinity...

Liberia: Senior Police Investigator Denies Taking Defendants’ Property as Largest Trafficking Trial Reaches Closing Stages   

Summary: · The judge rejected a defense request to disregard a jury inspection report on the alleged crime scene. · Prosecutors opened...