In a significant development, the legal counsel for Hawa Hunt, a contestant on the reality show “House of Stars,” has withdrawn from her case following allegations from Hunt’s daughter.

Hunt was arrested live on December 22, 2024, for allegedly making derogatory comments about President Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio during the recent election campaign. The arrest drew immediate controversy, with questions arising about its timing and potential political motivations, especially after Admire Bio’s appearance on the show the previous day.

Initially, a lawyer offered pro bono representation for Hunt. According to a statement from the lawyer, they secured bail for Hunt, which required her to surrender her Sierra Leonean and Canadian passports—a condition she met—and to provide two sureties owning property in Freetown’s central business district.

Despite efforts, Hunt was unable to fulfill the surety requirements. During this period, her management team indicated plans to involve other lawyers. The original lawyer noted that Hunt declined additional representation, despite no objections from their side.

The situation escalated when the lawyer received an abusive call via Facebook Messenger from Hunt’s daughter in Canada, accusing them of collusion with authorities and orchestrating a scam with the police. Citing threats to their professional integrity, the lawyer immediately withdrew from the case and notified the police.

Subsequently, the lawyer learned that Hunt had been charged in court and remanded in custody. They expressed well wishes to Hunt and her new legal team, noting that Hunt appeared “traumatized” and “remorseful” about the incident.

Kings Empire, the organizers of “House of Stars,” had previously stated that Hunt would have five days to return to the show after her investigation, excluding Christmas and Boxing Day. This deadline expired on December 31, 2024, leading to Hunt’s disqualification from the competition.

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