Liberia, July 2 -- The Supreme Court of Liberia has reserved ruling to lift its stay order on the Capitol Building Arson Case, which decision if released would allow Criminal Court "A" to resume proceedings.

By Victoria G Wesseh

The Court's move follows its review of a writ of prohibition filed by Jonathan Fonati Koffa and co-defendants, challenging Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie's decision to disband the entire jury panel earlier this year.

How the trial stalled

On December 18, 2024, fire gutted sections of the Capitol Building, triggering national shock and a sweeping investigation.

State prosecutors on December 29, 2025 filed a motion to dissolve the jury, alleging jurors "overstepped" by directly questioning the prosecution's key witn...