More than 80% convicted in Tonga riots

Tonga’s acting solicitor general, ‘Aminiasi Kefu, told Radio and Television Tonga that 92 people have been found guilty.

Ten of the accused were convicted by a jury while almost 20 people were acquitted.

300 people are charged with various crimes related to the Nov. 16, 2006  riots. To date, about 70 suspects are awaiting trial.

Kefu said 115 people charged are classified as first or minor offenders, mostly those who were caught looting.

They were required to undergo a counseling program jointly organized by the ministry of justice and Lifeline Tonga.

 

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