SOLOMON IS: Prosecutor denies dropping charges

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Updated July 31, 2007 17:44:03

The crown prosecutor in a high-profile case before the Solomon Islands High Court has dismissed claims by the defence that the prosecution has dropped some charges.These are the charges of conspiracy against Honiara M-P's Nelson Ne'e, Charles Dausabe and businessman Alex Bartlett arising from the Honiara riots of April 2006.

Presenter: Sam Seke
Speakers: Michael McColm, Prosecutor Solomon Islands Public Prosecutions Office

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