Liberia: Judge Approves $500K Bond but Refuses to Release Defendants in Capitol Arson Case
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Judge Approves Bail but Denies Defendants’ ReleaseDefendants remain jailed since January 2025 despite a $500,000 bail approved on July 7, sparking legal controversy.
Key FactsAug 8, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie approved a $500,000 joint property bond backed by a deed valued over $6 million.
- He emphasized that bond approval does not guarantee immediate release without a prior hearing.
- Defense attorneys argue the ruling infringes on constitutional rights as defendants have been detained since January 2025.
- While four lawmakers charged in the same case were granted bail, the defendants continue to be held in custody.
By holding them, you are punishing people who are presumed innocent. The court should remain on the right course and release them.— A defense lawyer commented on the judge's decision to not release the defendants despite the bond approval.
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