Author: Henry Gboluma

Bopolu City, Gbarpolu-On October 9, 2024, the Sixteen Judicial Circuit Court in Bopolu City, presided over by Judge Wesseh A. Wesseh sentenced Sampson Lamah to five years in prison for robbery.Robbery is a criminal offense that violates Chapter 15 Subchapter C, Section 15.32 of the Revised Penal Code of the Republic of Liberia. It involves the unlawful taking of property from a person using force, intimidation, or threat; which can lead to significant penalties, including imprisonment, fines, and restitution to the victim.The case involved two counts, one concerning allegation from Esther Dorley and the other from Jallah Sumo.The prosecution accused…

Bopolu City – In a legal development, the Sixteen Judicial Circuit Court of Gbarpolu has granted a motion to transfer a high-profile case involving alleged economic sabotage and illegal mining activities to the 5th Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Cape Mount County.The motion for the change of venue was filed by the defense counsels on September 3, 2024, citing the challenges of securing an impartial trial given the intense scrutiny the case has received across social media, radio, and television platforms.The court, presided over by Judge Wesseh A. Wesseh, noted the absence of objections from the county attorney’s office of…

In Kissi Camp, Gbarpolu County, Forest Dependents are worried that they will soon be displaced from their current settlements due to mining hazard posed by Bao Chico Mining Company. The environmental crisis, attributed to mining activities, seems not to only threaten crops but also the homes of the locales, most of whom depend on the forest for their survivals. Recent flooding in the community and contaminated water source are the basis for the Kissi Camp Community’s fear of displacement.Articulating community’s growing fears of potential environmental trouble, the Chief Elder of the community, John David said “If nothing is done, the…