The high-profile case involving former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah has taken a new turn, as Criminal Court “C” formally resumes authority over the matter following a directive from the Supreme Court of Liberia.
During proceedings on Monday, the Supreme Court’s mandate was read before Assigned Circuit Judge Ousman F. Feika, officially restoring jurisdiction to the lower court and allowing the case to move forward.
The decision reactivates a case already surrounded by controversy, particularly allegations of jury tampering that emerged during the initial trial. That trial produced mixed outcomes—Tweah and former Financial Intelligence Comptroller D. Moses Cooper were acquitted of all charges, while other defendants faced a combination of guilty and inconclusive verdicts.
The original charges brought by prosecutors included economic sabotage, theft of property, money laundering, criminal facilitation, and criminal conspiracy, all tied to the alleged mismanagement of public funds.
With the Supreme Court’s mandate now in effect, Criminal Court “C” is expected to address unresolved issues, including claims of interference with the jury and any legal motions submitted by the prosecution or defense.
The reopening of proceedings places the spotlight back on one of Liberia’s most closely watched corruption-related cases, as legal questions surrounding the integrity of the trial process remain at the center of public attention.
