March 12 to decide trial date for Ra 44 accused of sedition
The case concerning 44 people in Ra charged with sedition and urging political violence has been adjourned to March 12, 2018 to fix a trial date.
The 44 accused persons in this case are charged in relation to the para-military style training in the Ra area in the Western Division between January 1 and July 31, 2015.
The accused Timoci Nagata, Pita Vakatawa, Saimoni Nacolawa, Mosese Tawake, Esa Namure, Jone Fatiaki, Vive Naiyo, Samuela Nabenia, Salimoni Serua, Ilaitia Korolala, Semi Uquequ, Meli Nasalasala, Viliame Baravilala, Jese Vatusumu, Meli Waqabaca, Penasio Luqa, Joseva Caucau, Isereli Serewai, Rokoua Duatini and Filimoni Naloga are charged with sedition and urging political violence.
The others charged with urging political violence are: Timoci Nacolatabisa, Apenisa Tucaketale, Qalita Vakacegu, Inoke Navunilagi, Viliame Nasau, Tomaci Madigibuli, Mitieli Raituku, Vosavosa Tunakoro, Maciu Uto, Vetaia Dale, Fonomanu Meresio, Temesi Waqa, Sevanaia Qaranivalu, Metereti Vunisa, Apimeleki Wailomo, Josua Navaluvou, Marika Qalo, Manueli Nadakula, Tevita Damudamu, Jese Vatusumu, Senaila Mariqama, Jolame Turagabeci, Tomasi Kacanavatu, Livai Takemaicakaudrove and Peceli Nayadra.
All accused persons pleaded not guilty to the amended consolidated Information.
All accused persons were present at the High Court in Lautoka on Monday.
Bail has been extended to all 44 accused.
Source: ODPP
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