Travel Ban Lifted on Dr. Vicky Gray as Court Revokes Restrictive Writ

MONROVIA, Liberia: The Monrovia City Court has revoked the Writ of Ne Exeat Republica previously issued against social media personality Dr. Vicky Gray, removing all restrictions that barred her from traveling outside Liberia.

The decision followed an application filed by her legal counsel, Cllr. Jeremiah Samuel Dugbo, Sr., who argued before the court that his client posed no flight risk and had no intention of evading the legal process.

According to the application, Dr. Gray remains willing to submit herself to the jurisdiction of the court whenever required and has demonstrated a commitment to cooperating with judicial proceedings.

In an order signed by Clerk of Court Abel Kalay, the court stated that the purpose for which the writ was initially issued no longer exists.

“The Ne Exeat Republica of June 24, 2026, issued by this Honorable Court for the purpose of preventing Co-Defendant Vicky Gray from leaving the bailiwick of the Republic of Liberia, is by order of Court revoked and lifted since, in fact and indeed, the purpose for which the writ was issued no longer exists,” the order stated.

The court further declared that Dr. Gray is now free to travel outside Liberia without restriction.

“Vicky Gray is therefore at liberty and free to leave the Republic of Liberia to foreign parts as she wishes,” the order added.

The ruling effectively restores Dr. Gray’s freedom of movement, although she remains subject to any future orders issued by the court in connection with the ongoing case.

Meanwhile, the matter is expected to resume on Monday at 11:30 a.m. after defense counsel requested a preliminary examination into the aggravated assault charge brought against his client.

Background

The Monrovia City Court on June 24 issued a Writ of Ne Exeat Republica against Dr. Gray amid concerns that she could leave the country while legal proceedings were pending. A writ of Ne Exeat Republica is a court order used to prevent an individual from departing Liberia when the court believes their presence is necessary for ongoing proceedings.

The order generated significant public discussion on social media, where supporters and critics debated the court’s decision.

With Thursday’s ruling, the court has determined that the circumstances justifying the travel restriction are no longer present, allowing Dr. Gray to travel while the legal case continues through the judicial process.

The upcoming hearing is expected to focus on the defense’s challenge to the aggravated assault charge and whether sufficient grounds exist for the matter to proceed.

Dr. Gray Calls for Compassion

Shortly after the court lifted the travel restriction, Dr. Vicky Gray shared a statement on her official Facebook page addressing the broader issue surrounding the case.

In the statement, she said she does not believe a person should be held criminally responsible for the actions of adults but argued that leaders should still express regret when those who once served under them are involved in incidents that cause harm.

“I do not believe you should be held liable for crimes committed by adults,” she wrote.

She added that expressing remorse is not an admission of guilt but rather an acknowledgment of the pain experienced by those affected.

According to Dr. Gray, leadership sometimes requires showing compassion instead of accepting blame.

She concluded by saying that a sincere expression of regret and concern for those harmed “would go a long way toward healing and reconciliation.”