Monrovia, Liberia – June 24, 2026 – The Monrovia City Court, Temple of Justice, has issued a Writ of Ne Exeat Republica against social media influencer Vicky Gray and other unidentified defendants, directing authorities to prevent the respondent from leaving Liberia and to bring her before the court.
The writ, signed by Stipendiary Magistrate L. Ben Barco and Clerk of Court Abel Kalay, stems from a petition filed by Stephen Weah, Joseph Weah Jr., and Emmanuel Buno.
According to the court document, the petitioners informed the court that Vicky Gray was about to leave the bailiwick of the Republic of Liberia for foreign parts, prompting them to seek judicial intervention.
The writ states that after reviewing the application, the Magistrate ordered the issuance of a Writ of Ne Exeat Republica, a legal process designed to prevent an individual from departing the country while court proceedings are pending.
The order commands Captain Augustine T. Forleh, Ministerial Officer, or his deputy, to arrest the living body of the defendant, Vicky Gray, and bring her before the Monrovia City Court. It further instructs the serving officer to notify the respondent to make a formal court appearance and to return proof of service in accordance with legal procedures.
The writ was issued under the seal of the Monrovia City Court on June 24, 2026, and bears the approval and signature of Stipendiary Magistrate L. Ben Barco (Cllr.).
The latest development follows an earlier complaint filed by Stephen Weah, Joseph C. Weah Jr., and Emmanuel Buno, accusing Gray and other defendants of aggravated assault, simple assault, criminal conspiracy, menacing, and disorderly conduct arising from an alleged altercation at the Cigar Bar on 19th Street in Sinkor on June 21.
A Ne Exeat Republica writ is a legal mechanism that restricts a person from leaving the jurisdiction until the court has resolved matters before it, ensuring that the individual remains available for judicial proceedings.
As of the issuance of the writ, the court has not made any determination on the merits of the allegations, and the respondent remains entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in a court of competent jurisdiction.
