The trial of eight suspended Police officers and a soldier who have been charged with one count of rape in the Vilikesa Soko case has started today before Lautoka High Court Judge Justice Aruna Aluthge.
Soko died in Police custody in August 2014.
Manasa Talala, Seruvi Caqusau, Kelevi Sewatu, Penaia Drauna, Filise Vere, Viliame Vereivalu, Jona Davonu, Pita Matairavula and Senitiki Natakasavu have been charged with one count of rape.
Manasa Talala and Viliame Vereivalu are also charged with defeating the course of justice by instructing other Police officers to make false statements.
All have pleaded not guilty to the charge.
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