Criminal Court ‘C’ is set to hold a pre-sentencing hearing for Peach Bility, the son of Nimba County Representative Musa Bility, after he recently pleaded guilty to multiple criminal charges, including the illegal sale, possession, and distribution of controlled substances, as well as illegal possession of a firearm.
Judge Joe Barkon will preside over the hearing, which will consider a probation report from the Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation under the Ministry of Justice.
The report is expected to outline Bility’s personal and criminal background, including any previous run-ins with the law.
The document will be a key factor in determining the severity of his sentence.
The hearing follows a plea-bargaining agreement between Bility and state prosecutors, in which the defendant admitted guilt in exchange for a potentially reduced sentence.
The specific terms of the agreement have not been made public.
Bility was arrested during a joint operation involving the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) and the Liberia National Police, who allegedly found illegal narcotics and an unlicensed firearm in his possession.
The case has drawn national attention due to Bility’s ties to Representative Musa Bility, a prominent political figure and businessman.
While the lawmaker has not commented publicly on the matter, observers say the case raises renewed questions about drug trafficking and gun violence involving high-profile families.
Legal analysts expect that Judge Barkon could issue a final sentencing decision in the coming days, following a review of the probation report and final arguments from both the prosecution and defense.
If convicted on all counts without leniency, Bility could face a lengthy prison sentence under Liberian law.
This is a developing story.
