Four men who allegedly raped two women during a drinking party in the bushes in Korovou appeared in the Suva High Court today.
Napolioni Leiloma, Luke Sorovakatini, Wame Baleimakogai and Sanjay Lal are each charged with one count of rape.
Lal is also charged with assault with intent to commit rape.
Lal’s lawyer, Jiten Reddy informed the court that they will be challenging Lal’s caution interview where he had admitted having sexual intercourse with the victims.
Reddy is claiming that police officers threatened and pressured Lal to make the admission.
The alleged incident happened between the 9th and 10th of October, last year.
The matter has been adjourned to the 21st of next month.
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