31 h. ago Liberia: State Accused of Withholding International Fire Expert Report in Capitol Arson Trial

Monrovia — Fresh controversy has erupted in the ongoing Capitol Building arson trial following allegations that the Government of Liberia deliberately withheld an international fire investigation report believed to contain findings favorable to the defense. The allegation surfaced during proceedings on Tuesday, December 16, when defense lawyers disclosed that an expert report prepared by a Minnesota-based [...] The post Liberia: State Accused of Withholding International Fire Expert Report in Capitol Arson Trial appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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56 h. ago Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Lead Police Witness Contradicts Evidence in Capitol Arson Case

Monrovia — The prosecution’s case in the Capitol Building arson trial came under renewed pressure on Monday, December 15, after its principal witness delivered testimony that repeatedly conflicted with an official investigative report he personally authored and signed—providing the defense fresh grounds to challenge the credibility of the state’s evidence and advance an alibi for one [...] The post Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Lead Police Witness Contradicts Evidence in Capitol Arson Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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7 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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8 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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