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Judge rules 14 people have a case to answer regarding sedition charges

Judge rules 14 people have a case to answer regarding sedition charges

Lautoka High Court Judge, Justice Sunil Sharma has ruled that there is a case to answer for 14 people who are charged with two counts each of sedition.

It is alleged that Ratu Inoke Tasere, Jimi Koroibete, Seru Kunalagi, Adi Cuvu Gavidi Atama, Ulaiasi Tuivono, Peniasi Naqau, Semi Tanikili, Ratu Osea Bolawaqa-tabu, Ratu Tevita Makutu, Mosese Navaci, Eroni Rikoriko, Alifereti Nakuini-vou, Alifereti Gonewai and Jorama Ratulevu signed a document headed Nadroga Navosa Christian State - provisional institutions of self government with seditious intention to raise discontent or disaffection amongst the inhabitants of Fiji.

The trial will continue on Monday.

Bail has been extended for all accused except for Ulaiasi Tuivono who is a serving prisoner.

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