MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has officially cleared Deputy Minister for Youth Development at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, J. Bryant McGill, of allegations of sexual assault following a detailed investigation into claims made by a female victim identified only by the initials F.P.C.D.
According to an official police confirmation clearance released by Deputy Inspector General of Police Hon. Simeon F. Frank, the alleged incident was reported on August 30, 2025. The complaint, filed by the victim’s sister, Miss Emma Pour, accused McGill of sexually abusing F.P.C.D. in his office at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the same day.
The police investigation also examined earlier allegations claiming that McGill had allegedly assaulted the victim in his parked vehicle near the Zone-8 Police Depot on August 28, 2025. During that incident, the complainant claimed McGill threatened her with a yellow-handled stainless knife while transporting her to his residence in Bonja, Thinker’s Village.
The police employed multiple investigative tools to verify the claims. Forensic evidence included DNA analysis conducted by the Forensics Institute in Kigali, Rwanda. The report concluded that the Y STR profile obtained from the victim’s clothing, including a short peach backing pant, a mixed color shirt, and a pink and blue sweater, did not match the DNA profile collected from McGill, effectively excluding him as a contributor to the male DNA found on the items.
In addition, geo-spatial analysis using GSM cell tower data placed McGill in Kenny Town, Thinker’s Village between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on the night of the alleged car assault. This location contradicted the victim’s earlier claim that the assault occurred near the Zone-8 Depot, further supporting McGill’s defense.
“The investigation exonerates Mr. J. Bryant McGill from the allegation of the crime of rape,” the police clearance stated. “This confirmation is issued for reference purposes and to officially clear the Deputy Minister of all charges related to this case.”
Deputy Inspector General Frank, in signing the clearance, emphasized that the investigation was conducted with professionalism and due diligence. The LNP noted that all claims were carefully assessed, including witness accounts, forensic evidence, and technological verification.
McGill, who has served as Deputy Minister since [insert year if known], was previously under significant public scrutiny following the accusations. The police confirmation provides him formal exoneration and restores his public standing within the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
While the police have officially cleared McGill, the incident sparked a nationwide discussion on workplace conduct, allegations of sexual misconduct, and the role of law enforcement in investigating politically sensitive cases. The official clearance provides a legal reference to prevent unwarranted harassment or reputational damage moving forward.
The LNP confirmation clearance stands as a formal acknowledgment that McGill is not implicated in any criminal wrongdoing concerning the reported incidents, offering a measure of legal protection and reaffirming the principle of innocence until proven guilty.
