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News Summary:
- George Wade, also known as “Nicolas Davies I,” has been charged with multiple criminal offenses by the Liberia National Police, including rape, sexual assault, armed robbery, and forgery.
- Wade admitted to committing the crimes levied against him by his victims during the investigation.
- He was remanded in custody at the Monrovia Central Prison following his appearance in court before Magistrate Ben Benbarco.
A defendant charged with multiple criminal offenses by the Liberia National Police appears confident about his chances of freedom despite the serious allegations against him. George Wade, also known as “Nicolas Davies I,” was taken to the Monrovia City Court on Thursday, May 4th, to answer to the charges against him, which included rape, sexual assault, armed robbery, forgery, and disseminating false information.
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During the investigation, Wade admitted to committing crimes against his victims, which included unlawful restraint, menacing, criminal coercion, and theft of property. The LNP charged Wade under several sections of the Penal Law of Liberia, including Chapter 14, Section 14.70, 14.21, 14.24, 14.51, 14.25, and 14.27, as well as Sections 15.30, 15.32, 15.70, 15.51, and Chapter 18, Section 7.
The LNP accused Wade of having non-consensual intercourse with women and threatening to harm or kill them while restraining them. He also subjected his victims to involuntary servitude and used pistols, single-barrel shotguns, and knives to carry out his crimes. In addition, he was charged with possessing fake LRD 500 banknotes worth LRD 76,500.00.
Despite his charges, Wade remained optimistic about his chances of freedom. Magistrate Ben Benbarco, who presided over his appearance in court, informed Wade that he is entitled to a lawyer and due process under the law. However, he was later remanded in custody at the Monrovia Central Prison.
This story was first reported by Front Page Africa.
