Crimes and Violence

At long last, the plenary of the Liberian Senate is set to concur with the House of Representatives on a resolution calling for the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) in Liberia. The decision comes amidst…

By Precious D. Freeman Justice in Chamber, Yussif Kaba, has declined to issue the writ of prohibition prayed for by Gracious Ride Management. The documents issued by the Supreme Court stated: “Considering the attached…

The Comptroller and Accountant General of Liberia, Elwood T. Netty, has directed that the March 2024 salaries of Comptrollers of 2024 be placed on hold for “non-compliance” in submitting their annual financial statements for…

Criminal Court “D” has found a notorious and popular scammer, identified as George B. Wade, alias ‘Nicholas Jack Davis’, not guilty of the crime of Armed Robbery.Judge Mamietta Jabateh-Sirleaf rendered a not guilty verdict against the…

The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested Nimba County District 7 Representative son, identified as Peach Bility for allegedly being in possession of illicit drugs.The LDEA charge sheet narrated that Bility was arrested and…

The Assigned Circuit Judge at the fifth Judicial Circuit Court, in Grand Cape Mount County, Wesseh Alphonsus Wesseh, has sentenced defendant Alfred G. Kamara, 43, to life imprisonment for killing James Moore, 50, his watchman at his…

By Precious D. FreemanServing as a rebuttal witness following the testimony of defendant Lucas Richards, Jessica Lloyd, has accused him of attempting to give her US$10,000 to waive the charges against him.Testifying at Criminal Court "B"…

By Precious D. FreemanDefendant Lucas Richards, the American Missionary on trial for attempting to murder his Liberian wife, Jessica Lloyd, testified on Monday, March 25, 2024, that he has nothing to do with the incident that led to her…

By Bill W. CooperMargibi County Senator, Nathaniel McGill, has raised concerns over the commitment of the Joseph Boakai’s administration to ensuring accountability and credibility across government.Sen. McGill asserted that his outburst…

Credible information reaching this newspaper says prosecutors of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) have entered nolle prosequi thereby closing a corruption case involving indicted former officials under the George Weah-led…