Cummings Dismisses Jury Tampering Allegations in Tweah Trial, Calls for Evidence-Driven Prosecution

Monrovia, Liberia – Alternative National Congress (ANC) Political Leader Alexander B. Cummings has dismissed allegations of jury tampering that surfaced following the acquittal of former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and his co-defendants, calling on state prosecutors to focus on evidence-based prosecution and established legal remedies.

Speaking Tuesday during an interview on Sky Radio in Monrovia, Cummings questioned the growing attention being given to claims of jury interference after Criminal Court “C” acquitted Tweah and several others of charges including economic sabotage, money laundering, and criminal conspiracy.

According to Cummings, once a court of competent jurisdiction has rendered its verdict based on the evidence presented, any party dissatisfied with the outcome should pursue the appropriate legal channels, including the appellate process, rather than shift attention to allegations that emerged after the jury had already been discharged.

“The jury found the man not guilty and they were discharged. Instead of gathering evidence to follow the appellate process, they started saying it was jury tampering,” Cummings said.

He argued that the strength of any prosecution should rest on credible and verifiable evidence presented before the court. Moving the focus away from the trial record and toward post-verdict allegations, he warned, could undermine public confidence in the justice system and weaken broader anti-corruption efforts.

Cummings maintained that prosecutions must be guided by facts, due process, and the rule of law rather than public pressure or narratives that develop after a case has been concluded. He emphasized the need for consistency and transparency in the administration of justice, regardless of the status or influence of those involved.

The ANC leader further cautioned against the politicization of legal proceedings, particularly in high-profile corruption cases. He said perceptions of selective or politically motivated prosecutions could damage the credibility of state institutions and erode public trust in both the judiciary and the government's anti-corruption agenda.

Reiterating the importance of the appeals process, Cummings said the legal system already provides mechanisms for challenging trial outcomes and that such avenues should be utilized whenever prosecutors believe a verdict was reached in error.

Meanwhile, allegations of jury tampering reportedly raised by three jurors following the verdict remain under investigation by the relevant authorities.