A person recognized as Lawrence Okay. Williams has been formally indicted by the First Judicial Circuit Felony Courtroom “A” for Montserrado County following a lethal outbreak of violence in the course of the Unity Celebration’s victory celebration after the 2023 Run-off Presidential Election.
In line with the indictment signed by Decide Roosevelt Z. Willie, Williams faces a number of expenses together with Homicide, Aggravated Assault, and Felony Try and Commit Homicide.
The fees stem from a tragic incident on November 20, 2023, when Unity Celebration supporters gathered at their Broad Road headquarters to have a good time the election outcomes. Prosecutors allege that Williams “purposely, knowingly, willfully, and critically inflicted bodily wounds” in the course of the festivities, ensuing within the deaths of Peter Grey, Mariama Kromah, and Varney Suleiman, and leaving 29 others critically injured.
Williams was arrested and knowledgeable of his constitutional rights earlier than present process investigation by the Liberia Nationwide Police. Courtroom paperwork describe the assault as deliberate and reckless, displaying a blatant disregard for human life throughout a second of nationwide jubilation.
If convicted, Williams might face life imprisonment or different penalties below Liberian regulation. The case has sparked widespread public concern as Liberia continues to grapple with political violence and the pressing want for accountability in post-election intervals.
The trial, titled Republic of Liberia by and via the Ministry of Justice versus Lawrence Okay. Williams, is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM earlier than Felony Courtroom “B”.
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