Former Fijian Prime Minister’s Son to Be Released After Conviction in Domestic Assault Case

Parramatta, Australia — After serving seven months of a 10-month sentence, Ratu Meli Bainimarama, the son of a former Fijian prime minister, is set for release from Silverwater prison. Bainimarama was incarcerated following a December 3, 2022 incident in which he physically assaulted his estranged wife during a heated argument in their home, resulting in substantial injuries to her. During the altercation, Bainimarama, a former Fijian army member and now a scaffolder, admitted in court …

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Former Fijian Army Scaffolder Sentenced After Violent Domestic Attack, Court Imposes Strict Conditions

Parramatta, Australia – A former Fijian army serviceman, Ratu Meli Bainimarama, was sentenced on Tuesday to 10 months imprisonment after he admitted to assaulting his wife and damaging her property during a domestic dispute on December 3, 2023. The court was shown evidence of the extensive injuries inflicted on his wife, which included bruising and red marks on her neck, back, chest, arms, and leg. Magistrate Timothy Khoo presided over the case at Parramatta Local …

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