21 h. ago Prosecution witness labels recording ‘Irrelevant’ in arson trial

By Lincoln G. Peters During cross-examination, prosecution witness Rafael Wilson of the Liberia National Police (LNP) admitted that most of the audio recordings presented by the prosecution were irrelevant to the Capitol Building fire and focused primarily on political discussions, not arson. His comments came as defense counsel strongly objected to the possibility of audio … The post Prosecution witness labels recording ‘Irrelevant’ in arson trial appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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24 h. ago Liberia: State Witness Concedes Audio Recordings Do Not Link Defendants to Capitol Fire

MONROVIA — The Capitol Building arson trial at Criminal Court “A” took a contentious turn on Friday after a key prosecution witness admitted under cross examination that several audio recordings relied upon by the state were not directly related to the burning of the Capitol. Rafael Wilson of the Liberia National Police told the court [...] The post Liberia: State Witness Concedes Audio Recordings Do Not Link Defendants to Capitol Fire appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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58 h. ago Prosecution Presents Key Evidence As Court Hears Testimony Linking Suspects To Capitol Arson Plot

By Amos Harris Government prosecutors on Wednesday advanced their case in the high-profile Capitol Building arson trial as a key prosecution witness took the stand, providing detailed testimony linking defendants Amos Koffa, Dixon Seebo, and others to an alleged conspiracy to attack the Capitol in December 2024. The testimony was delivered during the 26th Day […] The post Prosecution Presents Key Evidence As Court Hears Testimony Linking Suspects To Capitol Arson Plot appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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4 d. ago Court Postpones Capitol Arson Trial As Missing Forensic Evidence Exposes Major Weaknesses In Prosecution Case

By Amos Harris The high-profile Capitol Building arson trial, involving former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and several co-defendants, suffered a major setback on Wednesday after the Criminal Court “A” temporarily halted proceedings due to glaring deficiencies in the prosecution’s forensic evidence. The delay followed a troubling disclosure from prosecution witness Rafael Wilson, an investigator with […] The post Court Postpones Capitol Arson Trial As Missing Forensic Evidence Exposes Major Weaknesses In Prosecution Case appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Key Witness Confirms No Fingerprint Checks on Alleged Arson Evidence

Monrovia – The prosecution’s attempt to tightly link the defendants to the December 2024 Capitol Building arson came under renewed scrutiny on Wednesday after its first witness admitted that investigators never conducted forensic fingerprint testing on the very items allegedly used to start the fire. Testifying before Criminal Court “A,” Liberia National Police (LNP) investigator Rafael [...] The post Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Key Witness Confirms No Fingerprint Checks on Alleged Arson Evidence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Key Audio Evidence Falls Apart In Capitol Arson Trial, But Judge Willie Grants Admission

Monrovia-The prosecution’s case in the high-stakes Capitol Building Arson Trial suffered a major blow on Tuesday when a central audio recording, touted as critical evidence linking the accused to the December 18, 2024 fire, proved nearly impossible to hear after being played in open court. Despite widespread confusion over the recording’s contents, Criminal Court “A” [...] The post Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Key Audio Evidence Falls Apart In Capitol Arson Trial, But Judge Willie Grants Admission appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Judge Willie Blocks Prosecution Witness’ Video, Audio Evidence, Ejects Technicians After Ruling on Disputed Statements in Capitol Arson Trial

Monrovia-The Capitol Arson trial took a dramatic twist on Wednesday, December 3, after Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie issued a decisive ruling on a series of objections surrounding defendants’ statements, then moved to block the use of a prosecution laptop and eject two technicians over concerns raised by the defense. By Willie N. Tokpah  Judge Willie [...] The post Liberia: Judge Willie Blocks Prosecution Witness’ Video, Audio Evidence, Ejects Technicians After Ruling on Disputed Statements in Capitol Arson Trial appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Judge Expels LNP Technicians After Attempted Evidence Switch — Defense Raises Alarm Over AI Manipulation Risks

Monrovia – In a dramatic development in the ongoing arson trial, the presiding Judge has ordered the immediate expulsion of sworn Liberia National Police (LNP) technicians from the courtroom after they allegedly attempted to switch audio evidence during proceedings. The incident unfolded while prosecution witness Raphael Wilson was on the stand. According to courtroom accounts, [...] The post Liberia: Judge Expels LNP Technicians After Attempted Evidence Switch — Defense Raises Alarm Over AI Manipulation Risks appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Prosecution Seeks Third Juror Removal in Capitol Arson Trial, Citing CDC Link — Defense Accuses State of Targeting Panel After Repeated Setbacks

Monrovia – The Capitol Arson trial witnessed renewed legal tension Monday, December 1, after state prosecutors filed yet another motion seeking the removal of a seated juror, this time alleging that Juror Antoinette Mulbah is a “CDCian” who supposedly concealed political ties during the jury selection process. By Willie N. Tokpah Filed before Criminal Court [...] The post Liberia: Prosecution Seeks Third Juror Removal in Capitol Arson Trial, Citing CDC Link — Defense Accuses State of Targeting Panel After Repeated Setbacks appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Judge Willie Rejects Govt’s Move to Remove Juror in Capitol Arson Trial, Orders Contempt Action Against Bloggers

Monrovia – Criminal Court “A” Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie during Wednesday, November 26, Capitol arson trial, rejected prosecution request to disqualify a seated juror over alleged political bias, while simultaneously ordering contempt proceedings against two bloggers accused of attempting to influence the jury and spreading misinformation about the empanelment process. By Willie N. Tokpah The State had [...] The post Liberia: Judge Willie Rejects Govt’s Move to Remove Juror in Capitol Arson Trial, Orders Contempt Action Against Bloggers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Court Orders Incarceration, Arrest of Absent Jurors, As Jury Selection Stalls Again in Capitol Building Arson Trial

Monrovia-The ongoing jury selection in the high-profile Capitol Building arson case involving former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and four co-defendants again faced delays on Wednesday, November 19, as several prospective jurors failed to appear, prompting the court to issue contempt orders and remand two absentees to the Monrovia Central Prison. On Wednesday, November 19, [...] The post Liberia: Court Orders Incarceration, Arrest of Absent Jurors, As Jury Selection Stalls Again in Capitol Building Arson Trial appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Dozens of Prospective Jurors in Capitol Arson Trial Dismissed for ‘Signs of Bias’

Monrovia – The high-profile arson trial involving former Speaker Fonati Koffa and six other defendants — including three sitting lawmakers — took a dramatic turn on Tuesday when dozens of prospective jurors were rejected by both the prosecution and the defense. By Victoria G. Wesseh According to court officials, many of those rejected were deemed to [...] The post Liberia: Dozens of Prospective Jurors in Capitol Arson Trial Dismissed for ‘Signs of Bias’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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