Monrovia, Liberia – Thomas Etheridge has been sent to the Monrovia City Court on a number of counts, including unlawful firearm possession and arson. This comes after Supreme Court Justice Yamie Quiqui Gberisay issued an injunction compelling the Liberian government to free Etheridge.
At a conference held on Monday, January 20, 2025, Justice Gberisay ordered the state to send Etheridge back to court for additional consideration. This move was taken in response to a Writ of Prohibition petition filed by state prosecutors in an attempt to reverse a decision made by Criminal Court “B” Judge Koiboi Nuta concerning Etheridge, the accused suspect in the Capitol Building fire.
According to reporter Melvin Jackson, the state will bring Etheridge before the Supreme Court, which will decide whether to send him to his attorneys or state prosecutors for additional procedures.
According to the writ, Etheridge, co-defendants Amos Kofa, Eric Susay, and others allegedly used a phone call to plot fire and other crimes, resulting in damages of $1.8 million. Additionally, it alleges that the defendants planned to buy gasoline for their illegal actions on December 17, 2024.
Arson, criminal mischief, criminal conspiracy, criminal solicitation, intent to commit murder, aggravated assault, unlawful firearm possession, release of distribution force, recklessly endangering another person, and theft of property are among the numerous charges against Etheridge and the other at-large suspects.
Credit: Melvin Jackson
