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Judge Serena F. Garlawolu, Presiding Judge of the 8th Judicial Circuit Court in Nimba County, has sentenced a notorious criminal, defendant Lee Menyen, to 30 years’ imprisonment for crimes including Armed robbery, Criminal Attempt to commit murder, and Aggravated assault.
Defendant Menyen was found “Guilty” of terrorizing citizens in Ganta City, Nimba County, after attacking motorcyclists with a cutlass and stealing their motorbikes. Victims Forkie Gonyon and Blessing S. Dolo both suffered severe injuries during the attacks, with testimonies and evidence presented in court linking Menyen directly to the crimes.
The Defendant was brought under the jurisdiction of this Court

has for gruesomely killing her three grandchildren in Nimba County.
Defendant Mary Giah, the grandmother who gruesomely murdered her three grandchildren on February 21, 2026, at midnight in Mehnla Town, District #9, Nimba County, has been adjudged Guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.
The indictment charged the Defendant with Murder and alleged that on February 21, 2026 at midnight hours in Mehnla Town, District #9, Nimba County, defendant Mary Giah with malice aforethought, purposely, intentionally, and criminally used a knife and razor-blade and killed Alvina Tokpah (a two year old girl), Mewaseh Giah (a four year old boy) and Marvelous

Presiding over Criminal Assizes “D,” Judge Geeplah Tiklo Konton delivered a stirring charge, urging the judiciary to uphold integrity, dismiss lingering cases, and serve as a beacon of hope for Liberia’s citizens. Judge Konton reminded his colleagues that the courts are the “last place of hope for the human race,” stressing the herculean responsibility judges bear in interpreting the law. He called for justice to be dispensed without fear or favor, warning that cases exceeding statutory limits must be dismissed. He emphasized the collective role of communities, law enforcement, courts, and rehabilitation of institutions.
He urged citizens and residents of

Monrovia, Liberia –The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia His. Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, Sr. has officially launched a weeklong Peer-to-Peer Judicial Training initiative in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, inspiring Circuit and Specialized Courts’ judges to share knowledge, strengthen skills, and embrace continuous learning in judicial practice.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, January 27, 2026, Chief Justice Gbeisay, Sr. emphasized that judges fall into three categories—expert, middle-level, and beginner—and that ongoing training is essential to bridge gaps and ensure consistency across the judiciary. He described the legal profession as “an academic profession,” stressing that success in

Retirement from a very long professional career can evoke mixed emotions; from excitement and relief to anxiety and uncertainty. While some anticipate the freedom and new opportunities, other grapple with the loss of identity, routine, and social connections associated with their careers. It is a common experience of both anticipation for the future and apprehension about the unknown.
For the sixty (60) retired employees of the Judiciary Branch of Government, retirement is a prospect of a less stressful life, more leisure time, and the ability to pursue personal interest.
Cllr. William B. Kollie, Sr. Court Administrator of the Supreme Court of

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at a remarkable occasion marking the commissioning of several judges of the Judiciary Branch of Government, His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has called for an impartial and firm justice system, guided by nothing else but the law.

President Boakai in remarks at the commissioning ceremony held in the Executive Mansion informed the judges that their duties are sacred; and the courtroom must remain a place where the weak feel protected and the strong are

Judicial officers and staff play a crucial role in upholding fairness, integrity, transparency, and ethical standards; ensuring that the justice system functions effectively. They often face heavy workloads and emotional stress.

Honoring them is vital because it strengthens judicial integrity and boosts morale. Recognizing their contributions fosters trust, professionalism, and enables them to perform duties effectively.

It is against this backdrop, that the leadership of the Judiciary, on Friday, December 19, 2025, decided to organize a Year-End meeting with the staff of the Judiciary held at the Temple of Justice to honor and recognize judicial officers and staff from across

The Judiciary Branch of Government on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, has officially lighted its Christmas tree at the grounds of the Temple of Justice in Monrovia, whishing all employees a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.
Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, a moment symbolizing hope and new beginnings. Even for those who aren’t Christian, the

Liberia’s 27th Chief Justice His Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, Sr. has officially taken seat as the official spokesperson and administrative head of the Judiciary in a colorful ceremony held at a Special Session of the Honorable Supreme Court on the grounds of the Temple of Justice in Monrovia on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.