Liberia: Capitol Building Fire Suspect Alleges Torture, Collapses During Court Appearance

Monrovia — Thomas Etheridge, a Brewerville resident, collapsed multiple times at the Temple of Justice on Monday, alleging he was waterboarded, beaten, and threatened with death by the National Security Agency after he was arrested in front of the Capitol Building on December 18, 2024.

Etheridge, who is seeking relief through a habeas corpus petition, was rushed to the AMI Medical Center near Stella Maris University by police officers after his condition visibly deteriorated.

Etheridge was…