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Nasilasila's rape trial to be summed up today

September 19, 2019 7:13 am

The four-day rape trial of former Fiji 7s player Amenoni Nasilasila will be summed up today by Lautoka High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar.

The trial which started on Monday saw the Prosecution call three witnesses.

The main witness called by the Prosecution was the complainant who took the stand on Monday.

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Accused Amenoni Nasilasila exercised his right to remain silent on Tuesday and called on former Fiji 7s captain Isake Katonibau to give evidence on his behalf.

The two counsels have also given their closing submissions.

26-year-old Nasilasila is alleged to have raped a 24-year-old woman in Olosara, Sigatoka on December 22nd last year.

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