Court cases against two Tongan Cabinet Ministers, one over a stolen cow and the other for disobeying a Port Master’s direction in regards to his vessels, remain pending at the Fasi Magistrate's Court.

Justice minister

The Minister of Justice, Sione Vuna Fa’otusia has been charged with wrongful interference with the course of justice and using threatening language to police officers, over a stolen cow incident in January this year.

The Prosecution confirmed today, Fa'otusia's case has been adjourned to May 29 for Chambers at the lower court.

Uata brothers

Meanwhile, a trial date is set for July 3 for Dr Tu’i Uata, Minister of Trade and Economic Development and his brother ‘Etuate who has been charged with neglecting to obey and refusal to obey the Port Master’s direction in the mooring of their two vessels, MV Pulupaki and MV Punalei.

The trial will be held at the Fasi Magistrate’s Court.