Monrovia, Sept. 4 -- All eyes are on Criminal Court "A" in Monrovia today as Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie is set to deliver a crucial ruling that could make or break the Capitol Arson trial involving J. Fonati Koffa and several others accused in the high-profile attack on Liberia's Capitol Building.

The ruling centres on a 32-count motion to suppress evidence filed by defence lawyers, who argue that the state's case is marred by constitutional violations, illegal search and seizure, unauthorised forensic investigations, and alleged acts of torture.

If Judge Willie grants the motion, the prosecution's case could collapse before reaching a full trial.

However, a denial would allow the controversial case to proceed to open trial, potentially...