The NEWS (Monrovia)
Alloycious David
6 May 2008
Monrovia — The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) has begun investigation into claims of bribery brought against one of its commissioners.
Witness David Sayweh recently recounted his testimony against Marcus Davies alias Sundaygar Dearboy and alleged that he was hired by Commissioner Massa Washington to 'lie' on Dearboy.
Sayweh, until recently, told a public hearing at the Centennial Pavilion that as commander of a group of the defunct NPFL, Dearboy ordered his sister gang raped and, according to him, the incident led to the death of his sister.
Commissioner Washington denied paying Sayweh to tell lies and demanded an immediate investigation into the claim because it demeans her.
As part of her demand for an investigation, Madam Washington boycotted a public hearing in Voinjama, Lofa County.
A Special Magistrate last week commenced investigating the bribery allegation.
At one of the hearing, which attracted some observers, Commissioner Washington had the opportunity to face her accuser, Sayweh.
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