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Magistrate Denies Humanitarian Release for Jailed Jewel Howard-Taylor

8/26/2026

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Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor was jailed to await trial on drug-trafficking and related charges.
A Monrovia City Court magistrate denied her request for humanitarian release after an asthma attack.
Prosecutors allege she received $45,000 for a Dubai shopping trip and a later $75,000 request.
Three foreign nationals—Sheik Bashiru Kante, Taras Zadereiko, and Mihovil Vrovac—were charged in absentia.
Her defense team calls the allegations baseless, politically motivated, and vows vigorous contest.

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Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor was jailed to await trial on drug-trafficking and related charges.
A Monrovia City Court magistrate denied her request for humanitarian release after an asthma attack.
Prosecutors allege she received $45,000 for a Dubai shopping trip and a later $75,000 request.
Three foreign nationals—Sheik Bashiru Kante, Taras Zadereiko, and Mihovil Vrovac—were charged in absentia.
Her defense team calls the allegations baseless, politically motivated, and vows vigorous contest.