Monrovia, Sept. 24 -- Criminal Court "A" Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie has denied a motion filed by defense lawyers seeking to suppress key evidence in the ongoing trial of several defendants accused of serious criminal offenses.

The defense had argued that the evidence should be excluded on grounds that it was obtained through acts of torture, citing a medical report from AMI Expidirinary Medical Healthcare Center as supporting documentation.

The controversy stems from defense argument that the co-defendants were tortured to provide key evidence to prosecution, which they contested, should not be considered during the hearing.

As a result, they requested an independent medical examination, which Judge Willie granted.

The recent medical r...