Liberia: Police Seek DNA, Call Log Evidence in Alleged Rape Case Involving Deputy Youth Minister

MONROVIA — The Liberia National Police has asked the U.S. Embassy to help conduct DNA tests in its investigation of Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Bryant McGill, who is accused of raping a minor. Authorities have also petitioned the court for a warrant to examine McGill’s phone records to determine if he communicated with the alleged survivor.

At a press briefing in Monrovia, Inspector General Gregory Coleman confirmed that the child had been violated, prompting public outrage, but stressed…