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Qarase trial into day 3

July 8, 2012 7:11 pm

The trial against former Director of Fijian Holdings Limited Laisenia Qarase continues in the Suva High Court this morning.

New state witnesses are expected to take the stand today.

Last week former FHL secretary and Chief Executive officer Sitiveni Weleilakeba gave evidence.

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The third state witness is expected to take the stand this morning.

Qarase is charged with six counts of abuse of office and three counts of discharging of duties.

He is represented by Suva lawyers Samanunu Vaniqi and Tupou Draunidalo while the state is represented by FICAC lawyers.

The trial is expected to take three weeks.