Written by Bruce Boweh
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Two Chinese men accused of murdering a South African in Monrovia have pleaded not guilty to the crime.
Their plea came Monday when the indictment was read to them in Criminal Court B.
Their court appearance followed the hiring of three Liberian interpreters, to translate the trial in Chinese and English.
The lack of interpreters stalled the case for more than a week, when the Chinese signaled to the court they could not speak and understand English.
Lawyers representing them have asked for jury trial as a means of adequately defending their interest.
Judge Blamo Dixon has written Chief Justice Johnnie Lewis on the matter.
Li Ma and Mang Wang have been in detention for nearly a year.
Police say they were arrested while trying to sell a laptop they allegedly stole from the home of the victim.
