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Liberian ex-chief justice acquitted of niece's murder

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Gloria Maya Musu-Scott and three female relatives were sentenced to life in prison for the brutal killing of 29-year-old Charlotte Musu .

The former justice minister and former chief justice was one of Liberia 's most famous judges and politicians.

She was part of the legal team that successfully challenged the electoral commission's refusal to allow parties to see the voters' roll.

A jubilant crowd greeted them outside the jail as they were freed after serving more than eight months .