Background
The Judicial Branch under the leadership of Chief Justice, Francis Korkpor has repeatedly been besieged by claims of corruption and manipulations. In public opinions and those who may have had an encounter with the system, it is alleged that the system is infested with flaws, corruptions and certainly, is easily manipulated. Whether these allegations are true or not, two things are required to ensure certainty: Â independent and credible investigations. The United States Government even with some flaws is still the best, independent, credible, sophisticated and reliable democratic government in the world. The U.S. Department of Treasury, as part of its functions, is responsible for financial matters. The Treasury, after closely investigating the issue of corruption and bribery in the judicial system in Liberia, rendered a verdict; that verdict acquiesced with public opinions and perceptions about corruptions and briberies. Those allegedly culpable have been lined up. In the wisdom and conviction of the Government of the United States, Senator Varney Sherman of Grand Cape Mount County allegedly is an accomplice. Senator Sherman denied the claim of bribery and reportedly has responded to the allegation. Chief Justice Korkpor and his Judicial Branch of Liberia also denied same claim and indirectly condemned the U.S. Department of Treasury for not giving Senator Sherman a due process. We contend that knowing the United States Governmentâs legal framework embedded in the rule of law, fairness and justice, as well as expertise in unearthing secret dealings, we have no other alternatives but to acquiesced and give full support to the U.S. Governmentâs decision. In the same vein, we ask the U.S. Government to Expand and Impose more Targeted Sanctions on those Liberian officials who may have violated the United Statesâ Laws.