Liberia: Why Is Howard-Taylor Fighting the Tape?

Liberia: Why Is Howard-Taylor Fighting the Tape?

Former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor's lawyers came to the Monrovia City Court demanding access to the evidence the State says links her to an alleged international cocaine trafficking conspiracy. But when prosecutors moved to play one of the most explosive pieces of that evidence -- audio recordings they claim capture Taylor discussing money, political power and protection for an alleged drug cartel -- the defense fought to stop the tape f…

DEFENSE WITHDRAWS PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION REQUEST AS JEWEL TAYLOR CASE MOVES FORWARD

MONROVIA – Former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor on Monday, September 7, 2026, reappeared before Criminal Court “C” in Monrovia as her lawyers withdrew a request for a preliminary examination of evidence in the high-profile criminal case against her. The defense informed the court that it was abandoning the request because it no longer considered […]

Why Is Howard-Taylor Fighting the Tape?

Former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor's lawyers demand access to evidence linking her to an alleged drug conspiracy. Prosecutors seek to play audio recordings as key evidence.