Monrovia-The Supreme Court of Liberia has ordered an immediate stay of proceedings in the high-profile Capitol Building arson case and cited Criminal Court “A” Resident Judge, Roosevelt Z. Willie, to a chambers conference. The respondents include Judge Willie himself and the Republic of Liberia, represented by the Ministry of Justice. The defense now alleges that Judge Willie acted outside his authority and is seeking a Writ of Prohibition from the Supreme Court to prevent further proceedings. In its communication dated March 2, the Office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court, signed by Cllr. If the Supreme Court finds merit in the petition, it could issue the writ, altering the course of the prosecution.

Source: Front Page Africa March 03, 2026 13:26 UTC