Summary:
- Victims and anti-trafficking advocates are urging Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. to rescind this month’s appointment of Bestman Juah to a key government post after he was accused of paying bribes to protect traffickers found guilty this month in the country’s largest human trafficking case.
- Victims alleged Juah offered a US$7,000 bribe to a prosecutor to reduce and remove charges and was being paid $500 a week to protect traffickers; Juah denies wrongdoing. Prosecutors say the accusations are under investigation.
- Advocates warn the Chief Justice’s appointment of Juah could further undermine confidence in Liberia’s justice system.
