Justice Salesi Temo

Five New Judicial Officers Sworn-In
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Five New Judicial Officers Sworn-In

Five new judicial officers were sworn-in at the State House yesterday further strengthening Fiji’s judiciary. 

Judge Tells Lawyers: Come Prepared
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Judge Tells Lawyers: Come Prepared

his was in the case of Samuela Rabuatoka who is charged with one count of murder which allegedly occurred in Septemb...

Court Discharges Radio Announcer From Drug Case
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Court Discharges Radio Announcer From Drug Case

Paula Nabuta had been jointly charged with 21-year-old student Joji Kaitani for two counts of unlawful possession of...

Asian National Fronts Court For Alleged Attempted Murder
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Asian National Fronts Court For Alleged Attempted Murder

The allegations are that Baodang allegedly stabbed a man who is the owner of a fishing vessel where Baodang worked o...

Fiji Sun Court News – Apr 19
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Fiji Sun Court News – Apr 19

Today Ashna covered the following court proceedings: 1. The High Court in Suva has fixed two weeks for trial in the ...

Wife Killer, Who Read Messages of Her Infidelity, Gets Life In Jail
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Wife Killer, Who Read Messages of Her Infidelity, Gets Life In Jail

While handing down Josevata Werelali Koroi’s sentence, , Justice Salesi Temo said people must learn to resolve the...

Fiji Sun Court News – Apr 7
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Fiji Sun Court News – Apr 7

Today Ashna covered the following court proceedings: 1. People must learn to resolve the problem peacefully, either ...

Man Jailed For Killing Three Months Pregnant Partner
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Man Jailed For Killing Three Months Pregnant Partner

Mosese Koroi Sigabalavu appeared before Justice Salesi Temo at the High Court in Suva yesterday for his sentence .

 Man Up And Face Consequences: Judge Temo To Man Evading Court
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 Man Up And Face Consequences: Judge Temo To Man Evading Court

“You commit a crime, you must be man enough to turn up to court and face the consequences.

Navua Murder Accused Appears In High Court
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Navua Murder Accused Appears In High Court

On February 6, at Viwawa in Navua, Kiko allegedly assaulted the deceased with a metal pipe, dragged the deceased to ...

Justice Temo Praises Marijuana Farmer For Co-operating With Police, Jails Him To 11 Years
Crime & Court

Justice Temo Praises Marijuana Farmer For Co-operating With Police, Jails Him To 11 Years

Court heard the farmer earned between $500 to $600 weekly from marijuana.

Bail For An Alleged Rapist Extended
Crime & Court

Bail For An Alleged Rapist Extended

The court heard that the accused would be giving evidence during the trial.

Alleged Wife Murderer Denied Bail
Crime & Court

Alleged Wife Murderer Denied Bail

It is alleged that Koroi murdered his 28-year-old wife, Adi Waidru at Naqara, Waima, in Vunidawa, Naitasiri on May 1...

Murder Accused Told To Seek FCS Approval To Get New Sim
Crime & Court

Murder Accused Told To Seek FCS Approval To Get New Sim

The Chinese national accused of murdering a woman has been told that he can seek the Fiji Corrections Service Commis...

Naimawi Guilty Of Murdering Wife, Sentenced To Life Imprisonment
Crime & Court

Naimawi Guilty Of Murdering Wife, Sentenced To Life Imprisonment

Judge Justice Salesi Temo has ordered Jekope Naimawi to serve a minimum term of 18 years before a pardon may be cons...

Man Who Raped His Wife With A Body Spray Bottle Sentenced To 7 Years Imprisonment
Crime & Court

Man Who Raped His Wife With A Body Spray Bottle Sentenced To 7 Years Imprisonment

The court heard that according to the victim, her mother-in-law began to speak ill of her to others, and the offende...

Murder Accused Carried Wife Like A Dead Pig, Court Hears
Crime & Court

Murder Accused Carried Wife Like A Dead Pig, Court Hears

She told the court that after some time while drinking, Naimawi and his wife had a fight and she saw Naimawi took th...

Naitasiri Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murdering Wife
Crime & Court

Naitasiri Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murdering Wife

It is alleged that Koroi murdered his 28-year-old wife, Adi Waidru at Naqara, Waima, in Vunidawa, Naitasiri, on May ...

‘I Am The Boss Of Your Body’, Father Tells Daughter During Rape, Sentenced To 15 Years In Jail
Crime & Court

‘I Am The Boss Of Your Body’, Father Tells Daughter During Rape, Sentenced To 15 Years In Jail

Justice Temo told the man that as a father, he was supposed to look after her, care for her and guide her to become ...

Fiji’s Acting Chief Justice Says High Court Judges Order Was Invalid
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Fiji’s Acting Chief Justice Says High Court Judges Order Was Invalid

“He (Justice Temo) did so without consulting my office in any respect and my office became aware of his reviewing ...

Court Quashes Sentence And Conviction Of Student Caught Dating During COVID-19 Restrictions
Crime & Court

Court Quashes Sentence And Conviction Of Student Caught Dating During COVID-19 Restrictions

“For a young 19-year-old second-year University of the South Pacific student (USP), with no previous conviction, t...

Fiji High Court Judge Quashes 49 Cases On Social Gathering Sentences
Crime & Court

Fiji High Court Judge Quashes 49 Cases On Social Gathering Sentences

He ruled that penalties dished out by Magistrates Courts were cruel, inhumane, degrading and, or disproportionately ...

Kadavu Man Sentenced To 7 Years Imprisonment For Possession Of 15 Kilograms Of Marijuana
Crime & Court

Kadavu Man Sentenced To 7 Years Imprisonment For Possession Of 15 Kilograms Of Marijuana

On July 20, 2018, at Suva, Siva without lawful authority was found in possession of an illicit drug namely cannabis ...

Father Who Allegedly Killed 4 Month Old Baby Daughter Further Remanded
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Father Who Allegedly Killed 4 Month Old Baby Daughter Further Remanded

Kunawave is charged with the murder of his daughter. He is alleged to have seriously injured his daughter, resulting...

Retired Teacher, 64, Appears For Alleged Rape Of Granddaughter
Crime & Court

Retired Teacher, 64, Appears For Alleged Rape Of Granddaughter

Justice Goundar granted 14 days to the prosecution and transferred the matter to be heard and for trial before Judge...

Justice Temo Labels Robbery Trio As  Cowardly Attackers, Sentences Them To 12 And 13 Years Imprisonment
Crime & Court

Justice Temo Labels Robbery Trio As Cowardly Attackers, Sentences Them To 12 And 13 Years Imprisonment

They then entered into the house of the third complainant as trespassers. They stole pairs of canvas valued at $700.

Justice Salesi Temo: Get A Lawyer To Represent You
Crime & Court

Justice Salesi Temo: Get A Lawyer To Represent You

Mosese Koroi appeared before Justice Salesi Temo yesterday, charged with the one count of murder of 23-year-old Sein...

Court Remands Accused Charged With Aggravated Sexual Servitude And Domestic Trafficking In Children
Crime & Court

Court Remands Accused Charged With Aggravated Sexual Servitude And Domestic Trafficking In Children

Werelagi’s lawyer from the Legal Aid Commission, Lavenia David, told the court that the accused had arranged his s...

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