Miss Liberia’s First Runner-Up to Enter Plea on Assault Charges Amid Failed Peace Talks
Monrovia, April 10, 2025 – The ongoing legal dispute between Madam Juah Cassell and Miss Liberia 2023 first runner-up, Miss Kindness Wilson, reaches a critical point today as both parties are expected to appear before the Civil Law Court. Miss Wilson is scheduled to enter a plea guilty or not guilty, to charges stemming from a recent altercation between the two women.
According to court documents, Miss Wilson is facing three charges: simple assault, menacing, and disorderly conduct. The charges were formally signed by Magistrate L. Ban Barco on March 31, 2025, following a warrant for her appearance. The case is being closely followed by the public, with strong opinions emerging on both sides.
Efforts to settle the matter out of court reached a peak last night when Miss Wilson, accompanied by a delegation of respected Liberian women, visited Madam Cassell’s residence to offer an apology and request the case be dropped. Among the group were Miss Wilson’s birth mother, Madam Ne-suah Beyan Livingston, Former Assistant Minister Princess Krubo Turkolon, Wheamar Dordy Banney-Krah, Leelai Koukuyou, Muna Arabella Wollor, and others.
Despite waiting for over four hours outside Madam Cassell’s home, the group was unable to meet with her, as she reportedly remained indoors and declined to address them. Sources close to Madam Cassell say she is determined to let the legal system take its course, insisting that the matter is now beyond personal reconciliation.
Public reaction has been divided. Some believe the case should have been resolved traditionally through dialogue, while others argue that legal accountability is necessary and that a simple apology should not be enough to excuse misconduct.
The case has gained widespread attention on social media, with many viewing it as a defining moment for how public figures and citizens are held accountable for their actions, regardless of status or influence.
As proceedings begin today, all eyes are on the court to determine the next chapter in what has become one of Liberia’s most talked-about legal battles of the year.
