Liberia: Former VP Jewel Taylor Rushed to Hospital Under Police Escort
[Liberian Observer] Former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor spent Thursday night at the Gomez Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in the Sophie Community, Congo Town, after being rushed to the facility following a medical emergency while in police custody.
Ex-Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor was taken to a hospital under police escort on Thursday night due to health issues. She was rushed to the Gomez Institute of Medical Sciences in Congo Town after reportedly suffering an asthma attack and experiencing dangerously high blood pressure while in police custody. Taylor's hospitalization occurred following her arrest in connection with an investigation into alleged transnational drug trafficking.
Her expected court appearance was postponed, adding to the ongoing case that has garnered significant national attention. The government has formally charged Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering, and other related offenses. Her legal team confirmed her admission to the hospital, stating that she chose GIMS due to her trust in the medical facility.
Taylor's condition is being closely monitored by both medical personnel and her legal team, who emphasized that her arrest has not been suspended or lifted, and she remains in the custody of the Republic of Liberia.
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