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Published on 2024-03-11 00:47:00
The family of former Chief Justice and murder convict, Gloria Musu Scott, is eagerly awaiting a hearing by the Supreme Court of Liberia regarding an appeal filed against the guilty verdict and judgment of Criminal Court ‘A’. This appeal represents hope for justice and freedom for their family members. Nathaniel Toe, former Development Superintendent of Maryland County, believes that the indictment and subsequent guilty verdict against Justice Gloria Musu Scott and her family are the result of political manipulation and machination.
Toe recently spoke on the Hott Morning Live show on Hott FM, where he expressed his concerns about the events surrounding the investigation, trial, and post-verdict revelations in the case. He believes that Justice Scott was a target of persecution rather than a fair prosecution. Many callers on the show agreed with Toe, viewing Cllr. Scott and her family as victims who have been wrongly portrayed as perpetrators. The recent revelations by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Monroe Dennis, indicating that the investigation findings did not support the charges against the defendants, further support this view.
The Head of the Police Investigation Team, ACP Monroe A. Dennis, made shocking revelations on a local radio station about a month ago, casting doubt on the validity of the charges against Justice Scott and her family. Toe referenced these revelations and the suspension of former Solicitor General Nyanti Tuan for breaking jury rules as evidence that the charges were politically motivated and unfounded. He criticized the actions of politicians who pressured Dennis to sign off on an investigation report that he did not agree with, further confirming the notion of a political witch-hunt against Justice Scott.
Justice Scott and three members of her family are currently remanded at the Monrovia Central Prison, awaiting a hearing of their appeal before the Supreme Court. Toe emphasized the issue of possible intrusion into the former Chief Justice’s residence during the murder trial, highlighting contradictions in the government’s theory of the case. He pointed to instances of intrusion using keys as evidence that supports the defense’s claim of a break-in on the night of the murder. He also discussed the ongoing controversy surrounding the handling of funds by Justice Ministry officials involved in the trial, raising concerns about jury tampering.
Toe reiterated the belief held by the family and many Liberians that the jurors were indeed tampered with during the trial. He criticized the current disputes over money among Justice Scott’s prosecutors, labeling their behavior as disgraceful. The family remains hopeful for a fair hearing by the Supreme Court and maintains their belief in Justice Scott’s innocence. Overall, Toe’s statements reflect a deep sense of injustice and political interference in the case of Justice Gloria Musu Scott and her family.
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