FIJI: Assassination plotters granted bail

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Updated December 19, 2007 17:04:29

The Fiji magistrates court has granted bail to 10 of the accused in the alleged assassination plot against the interim prime minister and senior public servants. The charges against an eleventh person, Peceli Rinakama have been discharged. Justice John Semisi in granting the request for bail on the third attempt also reduced the charges to conspiracy to commit murder. The charges of inciting mutiny were dropped. Lawyer Tevita Fa who represents Colonel Metuisela Mua says the granting of bail is not unusual in Fiji's legal system.

Presenter: Geraldine Coutts
Speakers: Tevita Fa, lawyer

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