Liberia, Sept. 25 -- Court says it will make an 'informed decision' if the IG and the arresting officer miss Friday's hearing

MONROVIA - Criminal Court "B" at the Temple of Justice has given the Liberia National Police (LNP) one last chance to appear and explain why it is holding Jerry Nyantee Wrato. Wrato is charged with several cybercrime offences, and his lawyers say the police arrested him illegally and have held him far beyond the 48 hours allowed by the Constitution.

By Rodney D Sieh

Assigned Circuit Judge Pape Suah postponed the habeas corpus hearing on Thursday, September 24, 2026. No police officer appeared in court for the second straight hearing. The judge moved the matter to Friday, September 25, at 11 a.m. and warned that ...