Gongloe & Associates, Inc., counsel for the family of a 14-year-old girl who reported a rape allegation in September 2025, has formally asked Liberia National Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman to provide the complete investigation report and supporting evidence after police publicly cleared Bryant McGill, former deputy minister of youth and sports.
In a letter dated Jan. 13 and addressed to Inspector General Coleman, the law firm said the Liberia National Police issued a final investigative report on Jan. 12 finding McGill not culpable following “forensic and technical analyses conducted both locally and internationally.”
The letter requests that the family, through counsel, be given: the complete final investigation report; copies or certified summaries of forensic and scientific findings, including DNA analysis conducted outside Liberia, CCTV and digital forensic reports, and any medical or laboratory findings relied upon; and
a summary of the methodology and standards used to reach the investigative conclusion.
The letter, signed by Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe on behalf of the victim’s family, says the request is made “without prejudice” and stresses that transparency is needed “in the interest of fairness, and the rights of the victim.” It adds that disclosure is crucial for maintaining public confidence in law enforcement, especially in cases that have attracted extensive public attention.
The allegation against McGill was first reported in September 2025. Police released their public conclusion on Jan. 12, 2026. Gongloe & Associates says the family was informed of the outcome and now seeks the underlying evidence and an explanation of the investigative process.
The law firm asked that the materials be produced “within a reasonable time.”
