The High Court in Suva is set to announce its decision tomorrow regarding a former policeman charged with rape. The case was scheduled for judgment yesterday, but Justice Dane Tuiqereqere opted to adjourn it until tomorrow.
The charges stem from an alleged incident that occurred on May 26 last year, where the former officer is accused of raping a 26-year-old woman at the Valelevu Police single men’s barracks. During the trial, the man pleaded not guilty to the allegations.
The case began in the Nasinu Magistrate’s Court, where Magistrate Charles Ratakele transferred it to the High Court on May 30 last year. Reports indicate that the officer has been released on bail while awaiting the court’s decision. The outcome of this case is highly anticipated given its serious implications, and the community is focused on the forthcoming judgment.
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