Plea to drop murder charge rejected

National

LEAVING families and education or jobs are the natural consequences of coming into conflict with the law, committal court magistrate Paul Puri Nii says.
“When someone is in some kind of legal custody as a result of breaching law, they miss their families and other activities in life such as education, freedom, and enjoyment,” Nii said.
He said this at Waigani yesterday in responses to Anosa Dio, 24, of Okapa’s village Kimi in Eastern Highlands who was charged with wilful murder.
Nij said Dio had pleaded court’s mercy to have his charge struck out as he missed his family and school.
“I have considered his request but the charge is serious and is about someone losing their life as a result of Dio’s action.
“The charge is serious and Dio is in custody for only three months,” he said.
Nii added, “For the interest of justice and fairness, the matter is adjourned to July 7 for the police to complete their file.
He said if the police file was not ready by then, he would hear Dio’s plea and till then.