Monrovia, Liberia – Gregory Coleman, the police inspector general, has verified that the 14-year-old survivor in the rape case involving Bryant McGill, the deputy minister for youth development, was in indeed raped.
IG Coleman characterized the case as delicate and emphasized that it had to be handled properly to achieve a prosecution supported by evidence while speaking at a press conference with representatives from the Ministries of Justice and Gender on Capitol Hill o Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Director Coleman said the investigation is still going on. New material that comes to light during the survivor’s ongoing interviews with authorities may result in the invitation or subpoena of other deputy ministers and Ministry staff.
In order to conduct a forensic DNA examination of the evidence, the Inspector General additionally called on the US Embassy for help. The investigators will also ask the court to subpoena GSM companies for their call logs.
Every individual connected to the matter will be arrested and prosecuted as necessary, Director Coleman reassured the public.
For over two weeks, Deputy Minister Bryant McGill has been suspected of raping the 14-year-old daughter of a Ministry of Youth and Sports colleague. Meanwhie, President Boakai has suspends Deputy Minister of Youth & Sports amid the rape allegations.
Deputy Minister Bryant McGill
According o an Executive Mansion release late Wednesday, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has suspended the Deputy Minister for Youth Development at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mr. Bryant McGill, following serious allegations of involvement in the rape of a minor.
The decision according to the release is in line with the government’s zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of sexual and gender-based violence and to ensure a fair and transparent investigation. Deputy Minister McGill will remain suspended until the conclusion of the investigation, the presidency noted.
