The Samoa Victim Support Group's president, Siliniu Lina Chang, two other women and a suspended police inspector have all entered not guilty pleas to charges of trying to defeat the course of justice.
Not guilty plea... The Samoa Victim Support Group's president, Siliniu Lina Chang. Photo: RNZI
The other defendants, Elaine Ulia, Tumua Tofete and Inspector Sala'a Salale, along with Siliniu, have chosen to defend the five charges relating to a police assault case which was withdrawn at Tuasivi court in Savaii three years ago.
A local private law firm has been hired by the Attorney General's office to prosecute the case because of a conflict of interest involving prosecuting lawyers.
The case is set for hearing from the 23 of November.
