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Seru’s charge downgraded from murder to manslaughter

Seru’s charge downgraded from murder to manslaughter

By Alipate Narawa
05/02/2025

Koroi Seru who is is alleged to have kicked Javed Ali in the mouth causing his death on New Year’s Eve at a drinking party has had his charge downgraded from murder to manslaughter.

Seru appeared before Justice Waleen George this morning.

Defence attorney Tobia Ravuniwa raised a concern that a statement had been given on January 6th but it did not appear in the disclosures.

Magistrate George advised Ravuniwa to ask for a copy of the investigation diary.

Seru’s case will be called again next Friday.

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