Monrovia - The motion to strike the amended indictment by the prosecution in the Saber Mining alleged bribery case has been denied by judge Yamie Gbesay of Criminal Court “C.”Report by Bettie K. Johnson Mbayo, This email address is being protected from spambots. The motion to strike was filed by the legal team of Grand Cape Mount County Senator Varney Sherman, former Deputy Lands, Mines and Energy Minister E.C.B. Judge Gbeisay, in his ruling, said the motion was denied on grounds as per section 9.4(5) of the Civil Procedure Law. The first indictment filed by the task force against the defendants who are currently on bail was filed in May and November 2016 respectively. Jones got US$250,000, former Speaker Tyler demanded US$250,000 but was paid US$75,000.00 for the smooth passage of the PPCC Act.

Source: Front Page Africa February 20, 2017 03:08 UTC