The two young men accused of killing another man who had apparently sought refuge by jumping in the sea have pleaded not guilty to murder.
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Malakai Peteru Tuivasa and Soti Maaga, both from Lauli’i, entered their pleas before Chief Justice, His Honour Patu Tiava’asu’e Falefatu Sapolu. Tuivasa is represented by lawyer, Semi Leung Wai while Maaga is represented by lawyer, Rosella Viane Papali’i.
The men are accused over the death of Holani Toso, from Leone.
The defendants had been in police custody since they were arrested.
Before the Court, the prosecuting lawyer, Precious Chang, of the Attorney General’s Office, did not oppose bail.
So His Honour Patu granted both defendants bail with conditions.
For Maaga, he is required to report to the Faleata Police on Mondays and Thursdays. He was also told to surrender his travel documents and stay with his aunty in Nu’u.
Tuivasa on the other hand was told to surrender his travel documents and stay with his father at Lauli’i.
He is also required to report to the Apia Police station very Mondays and Thursdays. The matter has been adjourned until 6 July 2015.
The deceased man was allegedly stoned despite jumping into the sea trying to flee from his alleged attackers. He later died from severe head injuries.
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