MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Supreme Court of Liberia has sentenced popular Liberian social media podcaster, Justin Oldpa Yeazehn, widely known as Prophet Key, to six months in prison for contempt of court.
The ruling, delivered on Friday, February 13, 2026, follows his appearance before the full bench a day earlier, where he pleaded guilty and appealed to the Justices to temper justice with mercy.
According to the Court, the contempt charge stemmed from a social media live video in which Prophet Key insulted Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, made remarks about his mother, and accused the Supreme Court of corruption.
In its judgment, the Court held that the statements were contemptuous and said his actions undermined the dignity and integrity of Liberia’s highest judicial body.
The six-month custodial sentence takes immediate effect and runs from February 13, 2026, to August 13, 2026. He is expected to serve his term at the Monrovia Central Prison.
Beyond the prison term, the Court ordered Prophet Key to publish a formal letter of apology in three local daily newspapers for five consecutive days. He is also required to sign a behavior bond, pledging not to insult or make derogatory remarks against any woman in Liberia in the future.
The decision is widely expected to set a significant precedent on contempt of court and freedom of speech within Liberia’s rapidly expanding digital media space, sending a strong message about the limits of public criticism against the judiciary.
