Africa-Press – Liberia. In accordance with procedure, Judge Wesseh issued an order for the Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation to conduct a pre-sentencing investigation.
Jurors of Criminal Court ‘B’ have found Sam Worlobah, infamously dubbed the “fake doctor,” guilty of murder in connection with the suspicious death of a patient under his alleged care.
The verdict, handed down on Monday, September 15, followed weeks of dramatic courtroom proceedings and raised concerns about unlicensed medical practice and regulatory gaps in Liberia’s healthcare system.
Presiding over the trial, Assigned Circuit Judge Wesseh Alphonsus Wesseh confirmed the jury’s decision after a majority of 10 out of 12 jurors voted to convict Worlobah.
Under Liberian law, a three-fourths majority is sufficient to secure a conviction in criminal matters.
“The jurors have returned a guilty verdict,” the judge Wesseh Alphanso Wesseh
declared, as the Clerk of Court formally read the decision into the record.
Each juror was individually polled and confirmed that the verdict reflected their personal judgment.
Worlobah, who posed as a licensed medical professional, came undersscrutiny following the death of a patient during what authorities say was a botched and unauthorized medical procedure.
The case drew national attention and ignited widespread condemnation from civil society organizations, healthcare regulators, and the general public.
The state was represented by a prosecutorial team led by Atty. Andrew A. Tellewoyan, with assistance from Cllrs. Isaac B. Williams, Irene N. D. Saie, Jimmy Saah Bombo, and Atty. Bendu Kpoto.
On the defense side, Cllr. Sennay Carlor II, Atty. Victor M. Weah, and Atty. Anthony D. Kollie mounted a vigorous legal battle but ultimately failed to sway the jury.
Immediately following the verdict, the defense team formally registered their exception, a legal maneuver signaling potential appeal or post-trial motions.
“To which the verdict of the Petit Jurors, one of Counsel for the Defendant accepts,” the record reads, entering the objection into the court’s official transcript.
In accordance with procedure, Judge Wesseh issued an order for the Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation to conduct a pre-sentencing investigation.
The report, which will guide the court in determining Worlobah’s sentence, is to be submitted within five working days.
“The exception made by the defense is hereby noted du[ly] granted,” Judge Wesseh ruled.
“The Sheriff is hereby ordered to discharge the Jurors. Meanwhile, the Clerk of this Court is ordered to write to the Probation Officer or the Bureau of Correction to present a pre sentencing report on the defendant which shall aid this Court as to how the defendant shall be sentenced in line with the applicable law.”
Worlobah has been remanded to the Monrovia Central Prison where he awaits sentencing.
“We appreciate the wisdom and dedication of the jury in reaching this outcome,” said one member of the prosecution team after the court adjourned.
Legal experts suggest the verdict may set a new precedent in how Liberia confronts professional fraud and criminal negligence, especially within critical sectors like healthcare.
As the nation now turns to await Worlobah’s sentencing, the case stands as a chilling reminder of the dangers posed by deception in professions of public trust.
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