Liberia: Taylor Returns to Court Today

Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor is expected to appear before the Monrovia City Court on Friday, September 4, for a preliminary examination into criminal charges brought against her by the State, following medical treatment.

The Monrovia City Court postponed the preliminary examination after lawyers representing Howard-Taylor informed the court that she was unwell and needed medical attention.

Stipendiary Magistrate Cllr. L. Ben Barco subsequently rescheduled the hearing for Friday at…