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Contempt, Constitutionalism, and the Limits of Judicial Power: A Critique of “Prophet Key” Contempt Sentencing in Liberia.  

The order of the Honorable Supreme Court best fits a judicial overreach and undermines Chapter III, Article 15 (b) of the Constitution, which guarantees that the “right of freedom of expression encompasses the right to hold opinions without interference.”

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Contempt of Court, Freedom of Speech, and the Building of a Vibrant Democracy in Liberia

The Supreme Court held that criticism of judicial decisions is permissible. But statements charging the judiciary with corruption and improper motives without proof tend to destroy public confidence in the administration of justice and therefore constitute contempt.

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