U.S.$100 Million Cocaine Acquittal a Blow to Liberia's Drug War Liberia
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The issues surrounding the jury trial system in Liberia have also come to the forefront. Legal experts continue to raise concerns about the composition of the jury, with many individuals assigned to jury service being financially disadvantaged and potentially lacking a comprehensive understanding of the cases presented before them. In addition, the lack of adequate funding for prosecutors has resulted in insufficient trial preparation, leading to a high rate of case losses for the State.
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Cllr. Frank Musah Dean, expressed his disappointment with the verdict. He has raised concerns about the sudden departure of the defendants from the country.
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