Some Vai, many of whom are Muslims, are literate in three different languages and scripts: Vai, Arabic, and English. The script has been kept alive largely as a matter of pride. It is not taught routinely to Vai children but is transmitted by knowledgeable elders to youngsters who express a desire to learn it.
It seems to me that this is akin to the idea that a Catholic on trial would require a Latin translator.
Just an incredibly stupid performance by the judge and court.
And you know what keeps getting lost in the sauce? His 7 year old niece, whom raped repeatedly. What is the standard Muslim punishment for rape victims? Has she been stoned yet, or is the family just mentally abusing her until they can get her back to a Muslim country?
If I’m ever hauled into court, I’m going to demand a Pig Latin translator.