By Edwin N Khakie
MONROVIA, Liberia — The Supreme Courtroom of Liberia has sentenced Prophet Key to 6 months in jail after discovering him responsible of contempt of court docket.
In its ruling, the court docket ordered him to serve 180 calendar days behind bars. The justices additionally directed him to publish a written apology to the court docket and to Liberian ladies for 5 consecutive days.
The court docket additional mandated that Prophet Key file a conduct bond, committing himself to not use invectives or vulgar language towards Liberian residents in violation of nationwide values.
The ruling has reignited debate over a earlier honor bestowed on Prophet Key by members of the ruling Unity Celebration.
A number of months in the past, the Unity social gathering’s Bong County chairperson — now serving as deputy minister for administration on the Ministry of Well being, Martha C. T. Morris — honored Prophet Key regardless of criticism over remarks extensively thought of insulting to Liberians, significantly ladies.
The deputy minister, who’s feminine, stated on the time that the distinction was granted due to Prophet Key’s robust criticism of the previous ruling Congress for Democratic Change authorities.
The Supreme Courtroom’s determination has sparked public dialogue about respect for the judiciary, requirements of public conduct, and the safety of ladies from degrading language.
