The Liberia National Police (LNP) formally charged Samuel P. Jackson with the death of his wife, Toni Jackson.
Mr. Jackson faces multiple criminal counts under the Revised Penal Code of Liberia, including:
- Manslaughter
- Negligent Homicide
- Aggravated Assault
- Reckless Endangerment of another person’s life
According to a statement from Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman, the charges followed a multi-disciplinary investigation involving forensic and medical authorities.
Preliminary examinations revealed a deep laceration on the deceased’s head and visible bruises on her body.
Investigators alleged a breach of duty of care, claiming the victim had known medical vulnerabilities (seizures) yet was supplied with stimulants and left unsupervised in a locked environment.
The LNP noted a failure to promptly notify law enforcement and indicated that the scene may have been altered before their arrival.
A longtime friend of Jackson reportedly came forward during the probe alleging past incidents of domestic abuse.
The case began on March 12, 2026, when Toni Jackson, a South African national, was found unconscious in a pool of blood at their home in Sinkor; she later passed away at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital. Samuel Jackson was initially named a “person of interest” and was released in mid-March after his initial 48-hour detention expired without formal charges.
Mr. Jackson has maintained his innocence, and his legal team, which includes Cllr. Sayma Syrenius Cephus, has expressed intent to defend him in court. The matter is now expected to be forwarded to the Monrovia Criminal Court for adjudication.
