Bent-core mesogens containing 6-oxoverdazyl radical as the angular central unit exhibit rich polymorphism that includes isotropic-isotropic transition, re-entant isotropic (I(re)), and a novel 3D tetragonal (Tet) phases. Surprisingly, the paramagnetic Tet phase interacts linearly with applied electric field and exhibits photoinduced ambipolar charge transport (μ ≈ 10(-3) cm(2) V(-1) s(-1)). Magnetic analysis showed gradual increase of antiferromagnetic interactions upon cooling.