By Jamesetta D Williams
Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice has scheduled Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. for the release of the findings of its investigation into alleged 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 government officials.
According to a notice issued by Resident Judge Ousman F. Feika, all parties to the case, along with their legal representatives, have been directed to appear before the court for the announcement of the investigation’s findings.
The investigation centers on allegations that members of the jury may have been improperly influenced during the ongoing corruption trial. The probe was launched after claims of jury misconduct emerged during the court proceedings, raising concerns about the integrity of the trial.
Those standing trial include former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah, Cllr. Nyanti Tuan, Stanley S. Ford, D. Moses P. Cooper, and Jefferson Karmoh. They are facing multiple charges, including economic sabotage, theft of property, money laundering, criminal facilitation, and criminal conspiracy.
The investigation was ordered following a directive from the Supreme Court of Liberia through Chambers Justice Yussif D. Kaba, who instructed Criminal Court “C” to conduct a fresh inquiry into the allegations. As part of the process, jurors, lawyers representing both the prosecution and defense, and other individuals considered relevant to the investigation were questioned.
The outcome of the investigation is expected to play a crucial role in determining the future of the case. If the court finds evidence supporting the allegations of jury tampering or misconduct, it could have significant implications for the proceedings, including the possibility of a new trial or other legal remedies.
However, if the allegations are found to be without merit, the corruption trial is expected to continue under the existing legal process.
The findings are expected to attract significant public attention, as the case remains one of Liberia’s most closely watched corruption prosecutions involving former senior government officials.
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