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ADNewa-Monrovia, Liberia: Resident Judge of the Six Judicial Circuit Civil Law Court in Monrovia, Judge George Smith, has found the famous Twin brothers, Hassan Fadiga and Hussein Fadiga, guilty of libel charges in the case filed against them by the former Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Boss, Abraham Kromah
By: Benjamin Quaye Johnson benjaminqjohnson@gmail.com
On Monday, May 05, 2025, the court found the duo guilty and charged them with $1.5 million in general damages and an additional $100,000n for their refusal to show up during the court session.
The case stems from a complaint filed by Kromah in February 2025, alleging that the Fadiga brothers, alongside a detained drug dealer known as “Japan,” orchestrated a smear campaign involving false accusations that over $200,000 was stolen during a drug raid.
According to the lawsuit, the defamatory claims were broadcast across radio stations, social media, and public forums, tarnishing Kromah’s reputation and leading to the loss of a $2 million contract with a foreign firm.
While Kromah had initially sought $5 million in total damages, including compensation for alleged contract losses and specific business setbacks, the court found insufficient evidence to support the claims for special damages.
In brief comments to the media following the judgment, Kromah expressed satisfaction with the outcome. “This ruling restores not just my name, but the principle that truth matters,” he said. “No one should be allowed to destroy reputations with lies.”
The verdict has sparked public debate about defamation, press freedom, and accountability. Legal experts have called the judgment a potential landmark in how the Liberian judiciary addresses reputational harm, particularly in an era of increasing misinformation on social media and unregulated digital platforms.
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