Liberia: Supreme Court Orders Public Defenders to Represent Prophet Key in Contempt Case

MONROVIA — The Supreme Court of Liberia has ordered the Office of the Public Defender to provide legal representation for Prophet Key, also known as Justin Oldpa Yeazehn, in a contempt of court matter stemming from alleged verbal attacks against the judiciary.

Prophet Key was briefly detained on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, after appearing before the Court in response to a citation issued by the Office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court. The citation accuses him of directing sustained and insulting…