Students and parents from the More Than Me Academy gathered outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, October 23 to defend Katie Meyler, the founder of the organization, and call for the school to be kept open, amid demands from protestors for the school’s closure.
Government Orders More Than Me Rape Case Reopened
The Liberian government has announced the immediate reopening of the rape case involving ten underage girls at More Than Me Academy in 2014.
Grand Bassa Man Beats Girlfriend to Death
Police in Grand Bassa have arrested a 35-year-old man for beating his girlfriend to death.
Katie Meyler Temporarily Steps Down From More Than Me
Katie Meyler, the founder of More Than Me, has announced that she is temporarily stepping down as chief executive officer following the organization’s Liberia Advisory Board recommendation for an independent investigation into allegations of widespread negligence by the institution in protecting underage girls from sexual abuse and exploitation.
Women Groups Demand Gov’t Action Over Reports of Rapes at More Than Me
Less than a week since Time Magazine and ProPublica released a damaging report revealing sexual abuse of underage girls at More Than Me Academy, two women’s rights organizations have demanded that the government take specific actions.
Police Charge Three With Robbery in Grand Bassa
Police in Grand Bassa have sent three suspects to court who were recently arrested for robbing a businesswoman.
Police Charge Two with Rape, Murder, and Criminal Conspiracy in Bong
Police in Bong have charged and sent to court two alleged culprits in connection to the murder of 17-year-old Satta Binda in Gbartala, Yellequelleh District.
Authorities Burn Confiscated Marijuana Worth L$500,000 in River Cess
The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency unit in River Cess has finally burnt L$500,000 (US$3,246.75) worth of marijuana it confiscated three weeks ago.