Ratu Inoke Takiveikata, Timoci Silatolu and Jo Nata given presidential pardon

Ratu Inoke Takiveikata, Timoci Silatolu and Jo Nata given presidential pardon

By Vijay Narayan , Navitalai Naivalurua
Wednesday 20/12/2023
[L-R] Ratu Inoke Takiveikata, Timoci Silatolu, Josefa Nata

Naitasiri high chief, Ratu Inoke Takiveikata who was convicted of instigating the 2000 mutiny, and 2000 coup convicts Timoci Silatolu and Josefa Nata are amongst the people who have been granted a presidential pardon by President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere today.

Ratu Inoke Takiveikata was convicted and sentenced in 2011 for inciting mutiny in 2000 at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks.

He was sentenced to life imprisonment with a non parole term of 8 years.

Timoci Silatolu and Josefa Nata who are serving life sentences in prison for treason after the 2000 coup led by George Speight, had a non-parole period of 9 years and 7 years respectively after their sentencing in 2003.

Other people granted a presidential pardon are Alesi Nalave, Kaliova Rasaku, Kamlesh Kumar, Lole Vulaca, Nemani Valeniyasana, Pita Tokoniyaroi, Rupeni Vosayaco, Samuela Rogoivalu and Vaione Tegu.

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