SOLOMON ISLANDS: MP Charged With Inciting Riot Files Again For Bail
Wednesday: June 7, 2006
(SIBC/PacNews) - Lawyer acting for Charles Dausabea has filed a fresh bail application to the Solomon Islands Magistrates Court yesterday.
The fresh bail application will be heard on Thursday, Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation reports. This would be the third time Dausabea has filed a bail application after being refused bail on two occasions. An appeal made to the High Court was also refused.
Crown prosecutor Michael McColm confirmed having been served a copy of the fresh bail application in court when the defendant appeared for mention. Mr McColm said he had also served in court, a brief of evidence containing the statements of some 20 prosecution witnesses.
He said the prosecution expected Dausabea to take a plea on the matter, although the defence had not made any indication in court if it is ready to enter a plea.
He also told the court that the prosecution is seeking a quick resolution on the matter.
Dausabea is charged for intimidation, inciting a riot, and threatening violence, all charges relate to the Honiara riots on 18 and 19 April.
Source: http://www.sibconline.com.sb/main.asp
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