Jury Tampering Probe Reaches Critical Stage as Criminal Court 'C' Sets Date to Release Findings in Tweah Economic Sabotage Case

Monrovia, Liberia:Criminal Court "C" at the Temple of Justice has fixed Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. for the release of its findings into allegations of jury tampering and juror misconduct in the high-profile economic sabotage case involving former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah and several former senior officials of the George Weah administration.

The scheduled hearing follows a Notice of Assignment issued on July 17, 2026, by Assigned Circuit Judge Ousman F. Feika, directing the sheriff of Criminal Court "C" to notify all parties and their legal representatives to appear before the court when the investigation report is formally presented.

According to the notice, the sole purpose of the hearing is to disclose the court's report and findings into allegations that the integrity of the jury process may have been compromised during the ongoing criminal proceedings. The court has ordered the attendance of all parties and their lawyers.

The underlying prosecution, brought by the Republic of Liberia through the Ministry of Justice, names former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah, former Acting Justice Minister Cllr. Nyanti Tuan, former Financial Intelligence Agency Director General Stanley S. Ford, former FIA Comptroller D. Moses P. Cooper, and former National Security Advisor Jefferson Karmoh as defendants.

The defendants have pleaded to charges brought against them, including economic sabotage, theft of property, money laundering, criminal facilitation, and criminal conspiracy. The allegations remain before the court, and no findings of guilt have been made.

The jury misconduct investigation arose after allegations surfaced during the trial suggesting possible improper conduct involving members of the jury. Those allegations prompted judicial intervention aimed at safeguarding the fairness and integrity of the proceedings.

The inquiry was initiated following an order from Supreme Court Chambers Justice Yussif D. Kaba, who directed that the allegations be independently investigated. Criminal Court "C" subsequently commenced the inquiry, receiving information from jurors, lawyers representing both the prosecution and defense, and other persons considered relevant to the investigation.

The findings expected on July 21 will address only the allegations of jury tampering and juror misconduct. They will not determine the guilt or innocence of the defendants on the substantive criminal charges, which remain pending before the court.

Depending on the outcome of the investigation, the court may consider appropriate procedural steps if it finds that the jury process was compromised. If the allegations are not substantiated, the economic sabotage trial is expected to proceed in accordance with the applicable law. The release of the report is therefore regarded as a significant procedural development in one of Liberia's most closely watched criminal prosecutions.