Liberia, April 7 -- Prominent Liberian economist and political commentator Samuel Jackson has been released from detention at the discretion of the court, despite the non-finalization of his bail, as legal proceedings continue in connection with the controversial death of his wife.

Jackson, who was remanded at the Monrovia Central Prison on Thursday, April 2, had earlier been charged by the Liberia National Police with multiple offenses, including manslaughter, negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and aggravated assault.

However, the Special Grand Jury of Montserrado County has since reduced the charges to manslaughter and negligent homicide, according to his legal team.

Release Not Equivalent to Bail Approval

Contrary to earlie...