The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Bhofal Chambers, is calling for justice in the attempted murder case of Jessica Lloyd.
According to reports, an American national identified as Lucas Richard, recently attempted to murder Jessica Lloyd, after he slit her throat with a knife in the Barnersville area.
Speaker Chambers intimated that the domestic violence meted against the young Liberian lady Jessica, contravenes the laws of Liberia, including other international treaties.
He maintained that prosecuting suspect Richard will prevent such recurrence and protect the rights of all Liberians.
The Speaker made the comments Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after he visited and identified with victim Jessica Lloyd at the John F. Kennedy Medical Hospital.
Meanwhile, the Liberia National Police (LNP), said it is investigating the American national on allegations of Criminal attempt to commit murder and aggravated assault.
The victim of attempted Murder, Jessica Lloyd, is currently undergoing treatment at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Monrovia.
Speaker Chambers visited and rendered financial support to her Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
On Friday, speculations broke out that Lucas had been extradited to the United States of America, since US citizens are not allowed to be tried by other nations, but the Liberia National Police said it was still investigate the American national on allegations of Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder and Aggravated Assault.
