Woman Who Allegedly Stabbed Stepsister Pleads Not Guilty

A 35-year-old woman, charged with one count of act with intent to cause grievous harm, pleaded not guilty before Justice Riyaz Hamza at the High Court in Lautoka yesterday.

Laisani Salaba is alleged to have stabbed her stepsister Salote Savuti with a knife at their home in Tau­vegavega, Ba, after discovering she was having an extramarital affair with her husband.

The alleged incident happened on December 25, 2021.

Salaba was represented by Le­gal Aid Commission lawyer Grace Henao. Unal Dev Lal appeared for the prosecution.

Ms Henao said prosecution was yet to serve the defence with infor­mation. Mr Lal told the court that he sought the leave of the court to file and serve the same.

The court heard that Salaba was ready to take her plea. The charges were read to Salaba in iTaukei. She denied the charges.

Mr Lal informed the court that the state would rely on the caution in­terview because Salaba had made admissions.

Justice Hamza adjourned the mat­ter to May 10 for mention and fur­ther remanded Salaba.

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