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02/09/2026

Judge Feika Scrutinizes US$8M Bail Bond, Orders Nora Bundoo to Augment Surety Within 30 Days

Monrovia – The first judicial circuit, Criminal Court “C” Judge Ousman F. Feika has given former Executive Mansion Chief of Protocol Nora Finda Bundoo 30 days to remedy deficiencies in her US$8 million criminal appearance bond, while ordering the seizure of her passport and all travel documents pending the conclusion of her money laundering trial.

In a closely watched ruling delivered Monday at the Temple of Justice, Judge Feika rejected the prosecution’s request to revoke Bundoo’s bail and return her to prison, but also declined the defense’s request for unconditional approval of the bond. Instead, the court found that one of the two insurance companies serving as corporate sureties had insufficient unencumbered assets to fully support the bond.

After examining the financial standing of American Underwriters Group International Insurance Company (AUG) and Accident & Casualty Insurance Company (ACICO), the court ruled that AUG’s portion of the bond was inadequate because the company had already pledged substantial assets to secure criminal appearance bonds in other pending cases.

The court held that while AUG remains licensed by the Central Bank of Liberia to issue surety bonds, its existing obligations significantly reduce the value of assets available to guarantee Bundoo’s bond.
Judge Feika ordered the defense to supplement the shortfall with additional verifiable collateral within 30 days. He ruled that once the required collateral is filed and verified, the bond will be approved in accordance with the law.

To ensure Bundoo's continued appearance before the court, Judge Feika further ordered that all of her passports and travel documents remain in the custody of the court until the case is concluded.

The ruling is being viewed by legal observers as a significant development in Liberia’s criminal justice system, as it signals greater judicial scrutiny of corporate sureties and their total exposure to criminal appearance bonds filed across multiple courts.
According to legal analysts, the decision establishes an important precedent by requiring courts to assess not only the face value of a corporate bond but also the insurer’s remaining unencumbered assets after accounting for liabilities arising from other active bonds.

While the prosecution succeeded in persuading the court that part of the bond was legally insufficient, Bundoo's legal team avoided a more severe outcome, as the court stopped short of revoking the bond or ordering her immediate incarceration.

Bundoo remains on conditional liberty while standing trial on charges including money laundering, theft of property and misuse of public money. The court's order effectively bars her from leaving Liberia until the matter is finally adjudicated.

By Staff Writer Monrovia – The first judicial circuit, Criminal Court “C” Judge Ousman F. Feika has given former Executive Mansion Chief of Protocol Nora Finda Bundoo 30 days to remedy deficiencies in her US$8 million criminal appearance bond, while ordering the seizure of her passport and all...

29/08/2026

MONROVIA – The Supreme Court of Liberia has upheld the conviction of Enree Bee Neeplo, former Program Manager of the Planned Parenthood Association of Liberia (PPAL), for economic sabotage, bringing a long-running corruption case to a close.

In a ruling delivered Thursday, August 27, the High Court affirmed the judgment of Criminal Court “C,” ordering Neeplo to pay a fine of US$10,000 within 60 days and serve a 10-year prison sentence.....

By Staff Writer MONROVIA – The Supreme Court of Liberia has upheld the conviction of Enree Bee Neeplo, former Program Manager of the Planned Parenthood Association of Liberia (PPAL), for economic sabotage, bringing a long-running corruption case to a close. In a ruling delivered Thursday, August 2...

29/08/2026

MONROVIA – The Supreme Court of Liberia has affirmed the convictions of five former government officials in a long-running forestry fraud case involving an estimated US$6 million loss to the Government of Liberia through the issuance of illegal forestry permits.

Those convicted are former Forestry Development Authority (FDA) Managing Director Moses Wogbeh, former Technical Manager John Kanto, former Commercial Forestry Manager Janger Kamara, former Grand Bassa County Surveyor David Blayee, and former Director of Cartography at the Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy, Maxwell Gwee.....

MONROVIA – The Supreme Court of Liberia has affirmed the convictions of five former government officials in a long-running forestry fraud case involving an estimated US$6 million loss to the Government of Liberia through the issuance of illegal forestry permits. Those convicted are former Forestry...

04/08/2026

By Staff Writer
Monrovia-As government moves to reclaim 5.58 acres of historic Hotel Africa land; Investor Dr. Oniyama fights eviction order as unconstitutional

The fate of Liberia's only functional 18-hole golf course will be argued today in one of the most consequential property cases in recent years.

The Civil Law Court, is set to hear consolidated motions in a high-stakes legal battle over the Seaview Golf Course — now the Dr. Oniyama Seaview Country Club — a 5.58-acre jewel within the sprawling, historic Hotel Africa complex in Virginia.

The court will hear two cases that are mirror images of each other — one seeking to protect the investment, the other seeking to erase it from the books.

On one side is the Republic of Liberia, through the Ministry of Justice and the Liberia Land Authority (LLA). On the other is prominent Liberian businessman and philanthropist Dr. C. Nelson Oniyama, the man who transformed the site from bush to greens.

The courtroom is expected to be packed with state lawyers, private counsel, occupants of the Hotel Africa villas, and members of the Liberia Golf Association.

The Property at the Heart of the Fight
This is not just any parcel. The 5.58 acres in dispute is part of Hotel Africa, the iconic 1979 OAU Summit hotel built on the Atlantic coast outside Monrovia. For decades after the civil war, much of the complex lay in ruins, its golf course overgrown and abandoned.

Dr. Oniyama, through his company Seaview Golf Course Inc., says he acquired a 90-year Development Grant Deed from the government, probated and registered with the Center for National Documents and Records Agency (CNDRA), and invested millions to restore, secure and operate it to international standard — a feat that earned him the honor of having the course renamed after him. The government now says that entire transaction should never have happened.

Two Motions, One Collision Course for judicial efficiency, the Court has consolidated two conflicting actions:

Motion 1: Dr. Oniyama vs. LLA — Petition for Judicial Review and Prohibition
Filed by Oniyama, this petition asks the Civil Law Court to exercise its supervisory power to quash a sweeping May 2025 public notice from the LLA.

In that notice, issued by the LLA's Assistant Director for Public Relations, the Authority ordered ALL occupants of Hotel Africa lands — including the golf course and the historic presidential villas — to vacate within 90 days and surrender their deeds for "verification and redocumentation."

Motion 2: Republic of Liberia vs. Seaview Golf Course Inc. — Motion to Cancel Deeds
Filed by the state, this motion asks the Court to declare Oniyama's 90-year deed void from the beginning — void ab initio — and order the CNDRA to expunge it from Liberia's public records.

Oniyama's Argument: You Cannot Grant and Then Seize Dr. Oniyama's legal team is framing this as a classic test of constitutional property rights versus administrative overreach.

Their argument is built on three pillars:
1. Vested Rights Under Article 22(a): The Constitution protects property once it is lawfully acquired and registered. Oniyama holds a deed that was probated, registered, and relied upon to make massive investments. That right cannot be taken away by press release.
2. Estoppel by Grant: The state cannot give with one hand and take with the other. The LLA itself issued the 90-year grant. Having induced an investor to rehabilitate public land, the Government is estopped from turning around to label that same investor a squatter.
3. Only a Court Can Cancel a Deed: Under Liberian law, a deed already on record can only be cancelled by a court of competent jurisdiction after due process, not by an administrative agency. The LLA notice, they argue, was issued without a hearing, without a Board of Commissioners Resolution, and without any judicial order. It is, in their words, ultra vires and an illegal administrative eviction.

Oniyama is asking the Court to issue a Writ of Prohibition barring the LLA from evicting him or interfering with the club, declare the May 2025 notice unconstitutional and void, and dismiss the State's cancellation motion with costs.

The Government's Argument: The Deed Was Illegal From Day One. The Republic's counter-punch is equally sharp: there is nothing to protect because the deed was never legally valid.

The Ministry of Justice and LLA are advancing two fatal flaws:
a) No Competitive Bidding: Hotel Africa is Government Land held in public trust. Under Article 55(b) and (c) of the Land Rights Act Regulations of 2018, any sale, lease or long-term concession of public land above a threshold must go through open, public and competitive bidding, with independent valuation and public notice. The government says none of that happened.
b) No Legal Authority to Sign: The deed was allegedly executed unilaterally by former LLA Chairman Atty. J. Adams Manobah, without a formal Resolution of the Board of Commissioners, without review by the statutory Inter-Agency Land Technical Committee, and without concurrence from the Ministry of Justice as required for disposition of public lands.

Because of these incurable defects, the State argues the deed is void ab initio — legally stillborn — and must be cancelled and expunged to restore absolute title to the Republic.

Why Today's Hearing Matters Beyond Golf
Legal analysts say today's arguments will force the Court to answer two precedent-setting questions that will reverberate across Liberia's land sector:

First, Substantive Validity: Is a public land grant that skipped competitive bidding and board approval automatically void from the start, or is it merely voidable — meaning it remains valid until a court sets it aside, thereby protecting third-party investments made in good faith?

Second, Procedural Remedy: Even if the original grant was flawed, what is the lawful remedy? Can the LLA reclaim public land through a blanket administrative notice and deed-verification exercise, or must the Government, like any private litigant, come to court to cancel a registered deed?

The ruling will test the balance between two powerful competing interests: the LLA's broad mandate under the Land Rights Act to recover and protect public lands, and the Constitution's guarantee of due process and security of tenure for investors holding registered instruments.

Arguments are expected to be lengthy and heated. A ruling is not expected today; the Court is likely to reserve decision after hearing both sides.

But for Liberia's small but passionate golfing community and for investors watching land tenure security, the outcome will determine whether the flag continues to fly over Seaview — or whether the country's only championship course returns to the state.

By Staff Writer Monrovia-As government moves to reclaim 5.58 acres of historic Hotel Africa land; Investor Dr. Oniyama fights eviction order as unconstitutional The fate of Liberia's only functional 18-hole golf course will be argued today in one of the most consequential property cases in recent ye...

29/07/2026

Dr. Oniyama Alleges Minister Giddings’ Comments Threaten Fair Trial in Hotel Africa Land Dispute

By Staff Writer

Monrovia, Liberia – Prominent Liberian businessman Dr. C. Nelson Oniyama has raised concerns over public statements made by Public Works Minister Roland Lafayette Giddings regarding a parcel of land in the Hotel Africa Community that is currently the subject of litigation before the Civil Law Court, Sixth Judicial Circuit, Montserrado County.

Dr. Oniyama, General Manager of Monrovia Breweries, Inc. and proprietor of the Seaview Golf Course in Virginia, described the Minister’s comments as prejudicial and potentially harmful to his constitutional right to a free, fair, and impartial hearing.

The dispute remains pending before the Civil Law Court and has not yet been adjudicated.

Concerns Over Minister’s Remarks

Appearing on Prime FM’s Morning Drive program on July 21, 2026, Minister Giddings reportedly stated:

“Dr. Oniyama doesn’t own it! He didn’t buy it!”

The Minister further asserted that the Government would repossess the land regardless of whether the matter proceeds through the courts, alleging that individuals had unlawfully occupied portions of the Hotel Africa property.

Counselors representing Dr. Oniyama contend that the remarks amount to a public declaration that their client is an illegal occupant before the court has had an opportunity to determine the merits of the case.

According to sources close to the legal team, such statements by a senior government official risk undermining the judicial process, damaging Dr. Oniyama’s reputation, and exposing him to public ridicule.

Dr. Oniyama is widely recognized as the first Liberian to serve as General Manager of Monrovia Breweries, Inc. since the company’s establishment in 1957 and is regarded as one of the country’s leading entrepreneurs.

Background of the Dispute

Court documents indicate that the dispute dates back to October 6, 2025, when agents of the Ministry of Public Works allegedly entered property occupied by the Seaview Golf Course in the Hotel Africa vicinity, marked structures with the inscription “MPW Remove,” and erected cornerstones around portions of the land.

Dr. Oniyama’s legal team maintains that the Ministry’s actions were unlawful and beyond its legal authority. On October 8, 2025, counsel informed the Minister that Dr. Oniyama was the lawful owner of the property and submitted title deeds in support of that claim.

In a response dated October 14, 2025, Minister Giddings reportedly maintained that the Ministry would proceed with plans to demolish structures on the property despite the documentation presented.

As a result, Dr. Oniyama filed a Petition for Judicial Review before the Civil Law Court. The court subsequently ordered the removal of the cornerstones erected by the Ministry. That matter has remained pending since October 2025.

While the Judicial Review proceedings were still before the court, the General Services Agency (GSA) and the Ministry of Justice filed a separate Petition for Cancellation of Deed on June 22, 2026, naming Dr. Oniyama and Mr. Adam Monibah as respondents.
The petition seeks to invalidate Dr. Oniyama’s deed on grounds that the acquisition allegedly failed to satisfy required procedures and was not subjected to review by the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC).

Oniyama Challenges Government Claims

In court filings, Dr. Oniyama has denied the allegations and argued that his acquisition of the property was lawful.

His legal team contends that the property was acquired through transactions authorized by the Liberia Land Authority under the Liberia Land Authority Act of 2018 and the Land Rights Act of 2018, both of which recognize private ownership rights and empower the Authority to convey public land.

The defense also points to a lease agreement executed by the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs on January 20, 2004, covering approximately 5.58 acres in the Hotel Africa area. A subsequent authorization granted on December 10, 2004 allegedly permitted the use of additional land for golf-related activities.

According to the defense, these agreements established lawful possession and occupancy rights long before the current dispute arose.

Dr. Oniyama’s legal team further argues that the Government later granted a Development Grant Deed to the Seaview Golf Course as part of efforts to encourage investment in golf development. They maintain that the deed remains valid because the golf course continues to operate for its intended purpose.

Regarding allegations of PPCC violations, the defense contends that the procurement laws cited by the Government are inapplicable because the original lease and occupancy arrangements predated the establishment of the PPCC. They also argue that Dr. Oniyama possessed a right of first refusal based on his longstanding occupancy and investment in the property.

The defense additionally rejects claims that Dr. Oniyama acquired 100 acres of land, insisting that all transactions involving the property were conducted through the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs.

Rule of Law Concerns

Legal observers note that the controversy now extends beyond the ownership dispute itself and raises broader concerns about respect for the rule of law and the principle of sub judice, which discourages public commentary capable of influencing matters pending before the courts.

Dr. Oniyama’s legal team argues that public officials should refrain from making statements that could prejudice ongoing judicial proceedings or appear to predetermine the outcome of cases awaiting adjudication. https://liberiabulletinnewspapers.com/dr-oniyama-alleges-minister-giddings-comments-threaten-fair-trial-in-hotel-africa-land-dispute/

29/07/2026

Justice Gbeisay Bars City Solicitor Emmanuel Hilter From All Liberian Courts for Impersonating Lawyer

By Staff Writer

Monrovia- in a landmark disciplinary action, Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. has permanently barred Emmanuel Hilter, a City Solicitor assigned to the Ministry of Justice, from appearing before any court in Liberia after finding that he falsely represented himself as a licensed Counselor-at-Law.

The ruling followed a judicial inquiry that revealed Hilter had been appearing in court and representing clients despite lacking a valid license to practice law in Liberia. Chief Justice Gbeisay ordered that Hilter be prohibited from practicing in any Liberian court until he can establish that he is duly qualified and licensed by both the Liberia National Bar Association and the Supreme Court of Liberia.
According to the findings, the matter originated from a complaint filed by Hilter against Magistrate Naomi Crusoe. Hilter accused the magistrate of denying his client legal representation after she refused to permit him to appear before her court without first producing a valid Supreme Court license—a standard requirement for lawyers practicing in Liberia.

Rather than complying with the request, Hilter formally complained against the magistrate. However, the investigation ordered by Chief Justice Gbeisay took an unexpected turn when Hilter admitted during questioning that he had been representing clients in court despite not being a licensed Counselor-at-Law.

In his ruling, Chief Justice Gbeisay described Hilter’s conduct as a serious violation of the legal profession’s ethical and professional standards. He stated that the actions of a public official entrusted with representing the State had undermined public confidence in the justice system and brought embarrassment to the Judiciary.

The Chief Justice emphasized that a City Solicitor occupies a critical position within the justice sector and must, by law, be a qualified and licensed attorney. Appearing before the courts without proper authorization, he noted, constitutes the unauthorized practice of law and cannot be tolerated.

As part of the ruling, the Chief Justice directed that the Ministry of Justice be informed of the findings and take whatever administrative measures it deems appropriate.
While the investigation vindicated Magistrate Crusoe for questioning Hilter’s credentials, the Chief Justice also found shortcomings in her handling of the underlying matter.

The case before her involved a property dispute concerning Hilter’s client.

According to the ruling, although Magistrate Crusoe was correct to challenge Hilter’s authority to appear, she should have ensured that the property dispute itself received proper judicial consideration.

The Chief Justice observed that procedural fairness required the court to address the merits of the dispute in a manner that protected the client’s interests, notwithstanding the issue surrounding legal representation.

Legal observers view the ruling as a strong message from the Supreme Court on two fronts: a zero-tolerance policy toward the unauthorized practice of law, particularly by public officials, and a reminder to judicial officers of their obligation to uphold due process and fairness in every proceeding.

The decision has also raised questions about vetting procedures within the Ministry of Justice, which routinely assigns City Solicitors and public defenders to represent the Government of Liberia in courts across the country. https://liberiabulletinnewspapers.com/justice-gbeisay-bars-city-solicitor-emmanuel-hilter-from-all-liberian-courts-for-impersonating-lawyer/

22/07/2026

Criminal Court “C” orders jurors imprisoned and prosecuted after call-log analysis reveals unauthorized phone use and outside communications during sequestration.

Criminal Court “C” Judge Ousman F. Feika has ordered the immediate arrest and incarceration of all 15 jurors who served in a recent criminal trial, citing what he described as gross jury tampering and misconduct.

Judge Feika directed that the jurors be committed to the Monrovia Central Prison for contempt of court and turned over to the Ministry of Justice for prosecution.

According to the court, a call-log analysis revealed that multiple cell phones and SIM cards were taken into the jury quarters and used to make and receive calls, as well as send and receive text messages, while the jurors were under sequestration.
The judge noted that the entire jury panel had been sequestered to hear evidence in the case from which the allegations arose. However, the investigation found widespread violations of the court’s instructions prohibiting jurors from possessing or using communication devices during the trial.

As a result, Judge Feika set aside the verdict returned on May 8, 2026, declaring the proceedings a mistrial and ordering a new trial.
The court found that most jurors carried cell phones and SIM cards into the jury quarters despite clear instructions that such devices were prohibited.

Judge Feika disclosed that telephone number 0886500698 contacted nearly all of the jurors during the sequestration period and also communicated with some of their relatives. Another number, 0886500689, was reportedly in frequent contact with several jurors, primarily through text messages.

The court has subpoenaed records relating to both numbers and ordered that their true owners be identified and investigated for possible prosecution.

According to the ruling, jurors Johnathan Bundo, Arnold Vincent, and Maximum Dillon allegedly coordinated telephone calls and text messages between individuals outside the jury quarters and jurors inside.

The judge further noted that several other telephone numbers appeared in the call logs of jurors during the sequestration period, either as incoming callers or senders of text messages. Those numbers have also been subpoenaed from the relevant mobile service providers for analysis and further action.

Judge Feika ordered that any individuals found to have communicated with jurors during sequestration be identified, arrested, and prosecuted for jury tampering where supported by the evidence.

“The evidence has established gross jury tampering and misconduct,” the judge stated, adding that the jurors’ actions contaminated and tainted the integrity of the verdict.

The ruling marks one of the most significant jury misconduct cases in recent Liberian judicial history, with all 15 jurors now facing possible criminal prosecution alongside any outside individuals found to have influenced or communicated with them during the trial. https://liberiabulletinnewspapers.com/criminal-court-c-orders-jurors-imprisoned-and-prosecuted-after-call-log-analysis-reveals-unauthorized-phone-use-and-outside-communications-during-sequestration/

22/07/2026

Judge Feika Orders Rearrest After Finding Surety Property Overcommitted in Multiple Cases and Insufficient to Secure Bond


Former Executive Mansion Chief of Protocol Nora Finda Bondoo has been ordered jailed at the Monrovia Central Prison after Criminal Court “C” rejected a newly filed criminal appearance bond and ruled that the surety property offered as security was legally insufficient.

The latest ruling comes only weeks after the court disqualified Bondoo’s initial bond and granted her legal team 72 hours to submit a new and legally acceptable criminal appearance bond.

In its July 3 ruling, the court disqualified the first set of sureties after finding that one surety, Cllr. Abraham W. Simpson, could not legally serve as both Bondoo’s lawyer and surety. The court also found that another surety, Fayiah Falambo, was himself an indictee in the same criminal case. As a result, the defense was ordered to file a replacement bond within three days.

Seeking to comply with the order, Bondoo’s lawyers submitted a new criminal appearance bond backed by two sureties, Kai Garlo Farley and John Moses Gbetee.

However, following objections raised by the Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) and the Ministry of Justice, the court determined that Gbetee’s property, valued at approximately US$350,000, had already been pledged as security in nearly 20 separate court cases. According to the court, the property was tied to existing bond obligations totaling about US$2.426 million—far exceeding its stated value.

The court further noted that the combined value of the properties offered by the two new sureties, estimated at US$590,000, fell significantly short of the amount involved in the indictment.

Presiding Judge Ousman F. Feika ruled that accepting the property as security would violate Liberia’s Civil Procedure Law because it was already heavily encumbered and could not adequately secure the bond.

Given the seriousness of the allegations, the court set Bondoo’s bail threshold at US$8 million, citing provisions of Liberia’s Criminal Procedure Law governing bail in major financial crime cases.

Based on those findings, Judge Feika disqualified the new bond, ordered Bondoo’s immediate rearrest, and instructed the court sheriff to take her into custody if she was present in court. If outside the court’s jurisdiction, the judge directed the Clerk of Court to issue a writ of arrest for her detention at the Monrovia Central Prison pending the filing and approval of a valid bond.

Bondoo is among several defendants indicted in connection with allegations involving more than US$6.7 million and L$845 million in public funds allegedly diverted through companies linked to the case.

She faces multiple felony charges, including money laundering, theft of property, misuse of public funds, criminal conspiracy, forgery, criminal facilitation, and related offenses.

Bondoo has denied all allegations and remains presumed innocent under Liberian law unless and until proven guilty in a court of competent jurisdiction.
The ruling represents a dramatic setback for the former protocol chief, who once held a prominent position at the Executive Mansion, coordinating state functions and hosting foreign dignitaries on behalf of the Liberian government.

Defense lawyers immediately noted exceptions to the ruling, preserving their right to seek appellate review.
Bondoo will remain at the Monrovia Central Prison unless a legally sufficient bond is approved or the court orders otherwise. https://liberiabulletinnewspapers.com/judge-feika-orders-rearrest-after-finding-surety-property-overcommitted-in-multiple-cases-and-insufficient-to-secure-bond/

06/07/2026

MONROVIA — The Monrovia City Court has issued an arrest warrant for a Congo Town-based used car dealer, Aaron Morgan, who is accused of stealing US$7,500 from the sale of a client’s vehicle, according to court documents obtained by this online.

The warrant, signed last month, stems from a private criminal complaint filed by Amandu Bah in June 2026. Bah alleges that in April 2026, he entrusted Morgan with a white Nissan Rogue to sell on his behalf for US$7,500.

According to the complaint, Morgan successfully sold the vehicle but failed to remit the proceeds to its owner. Bah further alleges that Morgan subsequently abandoned his business premises in Congo Town and converted the money to his personal use.

The arrest warrant, reviewed by this newspaper, directs law enforcement authorities to immediately apprehend Morgan and bring him before the court for prosecution.

“You are hereby commanded to arrest the living body of Aaron Morgan, to be identified, Defendant, and forthwith bring him before this Court for immediate prosecution,” the warrant states. “He is wanted by this Honorable Court on the Charge of Theft of Property but has absconded and placed himself into hiding.”

The order further provides that if Morgan is arrested outside normal court hours, he should be detained at the nearest police facility and brought before the Monrovia City Court on the next working day.

Morgan faces one count of Theft of Property under Section 15.51 of Liberia’s New Penal Law. Under Liberian law, theft involving property valued at more than US$1,000 constitutes a second-degree felony and carries a maximum prison sentence of five years upon conviction.

As of press time, court officials had not confirmed whether Morgan had been arrested or had entered a plea. Efforts to obtain comment from court authorities on Friday evening were unsuccessful.

Attempts by this newspaper to contact Morgan for comment also proved unsuccessful. The business location identified in the complaint was found closed when visited late Friday.

If arrested, Morgan will be arraigned before the Monrovia City Court, where he will be formally informed of the charge and afforded the opportunity to enter a plea. The complainant, acting as a private prosecutor, will then be required to present evidence in support of the allegation.

The Liberia National Police has not yet issued a public statement regarding Morgan’s whereabouts or the status of efforts to execute the arrest warrant.

Morgan remains presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of competent jurisdiction.

By Staff Writer MONROVIA — The Monrovia City Court has issued an arrest warrant for a Congo Town-based used car dealer, Aaron Morgan, who is accused of stealing US$7,500 from the sale of a client’s vehicle, according to court documents obtained by this online. The warrant, signed last month, ste...