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Farmer in court

Salaseini Vosamana
Tuesday, October 23, 2012

A 38-YEAR-OLD farmer who insulted his sister pleaded guilty yesterday in the Labasa Magistrates Court.

Savirio Rokoqica appeared before Magistrate Tomasi Bainivalu.

The court heard Rokoqica insulted the victim over the weekend after returning from a yaqona drinking session. According to court proceedings, Rokoqica put his right hand on his sister's shoulder.

She objected and an argument broke out.

The victim chased him away and the matter was reported to the police.

Magistrate Bainivalu will deliver sentence today.