The First Judicial Circuit, Criminal Court ‘A’ at the Temple of Justice, has scheduled Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 11: a.m. for the final ruling on a motion to suppress evidence in a widely followed criminal case involving multiple defendants.
The defendants are accused of complicities in the December 18, 2024, burning of the Capitol Building.
Presiding Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie, is expected to render a ruling that could determine whether key evidence will be admitted or excluded in the upcoming trial involving former House Speaker J.Fonati Koffa and others.
The motion was filed by a group of defendants, including Kofa, Dixon W. Seboe, and Jacob C. Debbie, (All Lawmakers).
Others are, Kivi Bah (alias Kaba), Jerry Pokah (alias Tyrese), Stephen M. Broh, John Nyanti, Patience Bestman, Grace Johnson, Abu Kamara, Christian Kofa, Eric Susay, Thomas Isaac, Etheridge, and others yet to be identified.
The motion seeks to prevent certain evidence from being used in court, citing concerns over its legality and relevance.
The Republic, represented by the Ministry of Justice, is the respondent in the matter.
The accused face a range of charges, including: attempted murder; criminal mischief; criminal conspiracy; criminal facilitation; release of destructive forces; reckless burning and explosion; criminal solicitation; recklessly endangering others.
The outcome of the court ruling could significantly influence the trajectory of the case, as the admissibility of the contested evidence is central to the prosecution argument.
The Notice of Assignment, signed by Gabriel J. Smith, Clerk of Court, was issued on September 17, 2025, commanding all parties and counsels to appear for the hearing.
Counsel for the movants is Attorney Welmina B. Sampson, while the state is also represented by legal counsel as indicated in court records.
The public and legal observers are closely watching the case due to its complexity and the high number of defendants facing serious allegations.
Source: Melvin Jackson/spoon/tv