By: Melvin Flomo
Monrovia, Liberia — Suspended Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, J. Bryant McGill, has strongly denied allegations of raping a 14-year-old girl, declaring, “I did not commit this act.”
His denial comes in the wake of a preliminary report from Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman, which revealed that the Liberia National Police (LNP) found “no evidence linking McGill to the accusation.” According to the police, the final stage of the investigation involves a DNA test, which will be conducted abroad due to Liberia’s limited forensic capacity.
McGill stated that he has “nothing to hide” and has cooperated fully with investigators, surrendering both his phone and passport. He described the allegation as “false and malicious, designed to damage my reputation and career,” insisting that he has “never spoken to, met, or had any form of engagement with the alleged victim.”
Outlining his activities on the date in question, August 30, McGill said he was with members of the Alpha Oldtimers Sports Association, emphasizing that his movements were fully documented.
Calling the ordeal “painful and humiliating,” McGill extended gratitude to the Liberia National Police for what he termed a “professional and transparent investigation,” while appealing to the public for “calm, objectivity, and fairness” as the case continues.
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