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 …