Liberia, Feb. 10 -- Prophet Key, who was invited before the full bench of the Supreme Court of Liberia to respond to allegations of contempt, appeared on Tuesday following accusations that he made insulting remarks directed at Chief Justice Yarmie Quiqui Gbeisay.The appearance followed a citation issued by the Court inviting Prophet Key to show cause why he should not be held in contempt for statements allegedly impugning the authority and dignity of the Chief Justice.

The proceedings were held at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia.

When questioned by the bench, Prophet Key disclosed that he was without legal representation and formally requested the Court to appoint a lawyer, explaining that he lacked the means to retain private counsel...