Amid multiple claims of a compromised rape case involving suspended Deputy Minister Bryant Mcgill, Human Rights Lawyer Cllr. Taiwan Gongloe has requested copies of the final investigative report, forensic findings including DNA and CCTV reports, and medical findings.
In a detailed communication addressed to the police authority, Gongloe said he is acting as legal counsel for the family of the 14-year-old minor who, in September 2025, accused McGill of rape.
According to the letter, the family was informed that on January 12, 2026, the LNP released a final investigative report to the public concluding that McGill was not culpable, following what police described as extensive local and international forensic and technical investigations.
While acknowledging the efforts of the Liberia National Police, Cllr. Gongloe stressed that transparency remains critical, particularly in a case involving a minor and serious allegations that have generated intense public interest.
“Transparency in such sensitive matters is essential not only for the confidence of the affected family, but also for sustaining public trust in the integrity and impartiality of law enforcement institutions,” Gongloe stated in the letter.
He is requesting that the police formally make available to the family, through his office, the complete final investigation report, copies or certified summaries of forensic and scientific findings-including DNA analysis reportedly conducted outside Liberia-CCTV and digital forensic analysis reports, as well as any medical or laboratory findings relied upon by investigators.
Additionally, Gongloe is seeking a summary of the methodology and standards applied by the police in reaching the conclusion that the former deputy minister was not culpable.
The human rights lawyer emphasized that the request should not be interpreted as an accusation against the professionalism of the investigating officers, but rather as a legitimate demand rooted in the rights of the alleged victim and her family.
“Where a minor alleges a grave offense and an investigation is concluded without prosecution, the complainant and her family is entitled to understand the evidentiary basis of that conclusion,” the letter noted.
The case has sparked widespread public debate, with critics questioning the handling of the investigation and supporters of the former official welcoming the police findings.
Gongloe’s intervention adds a new dimension, focusing squarely on access to evidence and accountability in high-profile cases.
He has requested that the materials be provided within a reasonable time and that all correspondence be directed through his office, reaffirming his role as counsel for the minor’s family.
