Chief Magistrate Usaia Ratuvili will deliver his judgement in former Education Minister Doctor Mahendra Reddy’s trial today.
The Chief Magistrate said that the judgement was not ready last Tuesday.
It is alleged that Doctor Mahendra Reddy, on or about 8th May this year, in Rakiraki, in order to influence the vote of Waisea Lebobo, the Manager of Ra High School, directly conferred or offered to confer a benefit namely a steady water source for Ra High School.
It is also alleged that Doctor Reddy on or about 8th May this year, in Rakiraki, interfered with the free exercise or performance of a political right of Waisea Lebobo that is relevant to the 2018 election.
Doctor Reddy has pleaded not guilty to one count of bribery and one count of undue influence.
The maximum penalty for each count upon conviction is a fine not exceeding $50,000 or a prison term not exceeding 10 years.
