44 h. ago Liberia: City Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Charges Against Ex

MONROVIA – The Monrovia City Court has denied a motion filed by lawyers representing former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and three other lawmakers seeking to dismiss criminal charges stemming from alleged misconduct at the Capitol Building. By Willie N. Tokpah The ruling, delivered on Friday, June 13, followed a week-long preliminary hearing during which [...] The post Liberia: City Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Charges Against Ex-Speaker Koffa, Three Lawmakers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Koffa Dismisses Arson Case, Blasts Prosecutors’ Evidence as ‘Hodgepodge of Recordings’

Monrovia, Liberia – The Monrovia City Court is set to rule in the coming weeks on a motion to dismiss the arson case involving former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four sitting lawmakers. By: Willie N. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com The case stems from the December 18, 2024 fire that severely damaged the Capitol Building, [...] The post Liberia: Koffa Dismisses Arson Case, Blasts Prosecutors’ Evidence as ‘Hodgepodge of Recordings’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia:  Defense Seeks Dismissal of Capitol Arson Charges Against Koffa, Lawmakers

Monrovia – Lawyers representing former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four sitting lawmakers have filed a motion at the Monrovia City Court requesting the dismissal of all charges related to the December 18, 2024, fire that gutted parts of the Capitol Building. By Willie N. Tokpah The defense motion, submitted on Tuesday, June 10, [...] The post Liberia:  Defense Seeks Dismissal of Capitol Arson Charges Against Koffa, Lawmakers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Town Trap Not for Rats alone: The Case of Monrovia Central Prison 

By Seltue Karweaye Sr. The Liberian National Police stated on Friday that there are “credible links” suggesting that Honorable Councillor J. Fonati Koffa was “strategically involved” in an incident that has led to his detention along with five other lawmakers. Police Chief Gregory Colman announced that Koffa has been charged with several offenses, including arson, … The post Town Trap Not for Rats alone: The Case of Monrovia Central Prison  appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Central Bank Accused of Targeting Former Speaker Koffa, Opposition Lawmakers Through New Insurance Directive

MONROVIA — A directive from the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) obtained by FrontPageAfrica, has placed a freeze on the issuance of court bonds by commercial banks and insurance companies without prior written clearance from its Insurance Department — effectively preventing several lawmakers currently facing criminal charges, including former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, from securing bail. [...] The post Liberia: Central Bank Accused of Targeting Former Speaker Koffa, Opposition Lawmakers Through New Insurance Directive appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Senator Chea Questions Fairness of Lawmakers’ Trial

MONROVIA – Senator Augustine S. Chea, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims and Petition, has raised concerns about the impartiality and fairness surrounding the ongoing legal proceedings against former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four other lawmakers charged in connection with the December 18, 2024, fire at the Capitol [...] The post Liberia: Senator Chea Questions Fairness of Lawmakers’ Trial appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Four Lawmakers Charged, Detained Over Capitol ‘Arson Attack’

Monrovia – Former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four members of the House of Representatives are spending the night in police custody after being formally charged by the Liberia National Police (LNP) for their alleged roles in the recent arson attack at the Capitol Building. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) | websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking [...] The post Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Four Lawmakers Charged, Detained Over Capitol ‘Arson Attack’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberia: Police Deny Temporary Release of Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Others After Arson Charges

MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police have denied a request from the legal team representing Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and his colleagues to sign for their temporary release, FrontPage Africa has reliably learned. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com This development follows the formal charging of Koffa and several lawmakers with criminal facilitation, arson, and criminal [...] The post Liberia: Police Deny Temporary Release of Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Others After Arson Charges appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Lawmakers Face Charges Over Capitol Fire Incident

MONROVIA – Former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and several lawmakers are facing mounting legal scrutiny over the December 2024 fire that severely damaged parts of the Capitol Building. FrontPage Africa has learned that at least two members of the House of Representatives have now been formally charged, and others remain under active investigation. [...] The post Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Lawmakers Face Charges Over Capitol Fire Incident appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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