In sentencing Fifita ‘Ofa (35) to 13-years imprisonment for the death of her 14-year-old daughter last August, and imposing prison sentences on two others, a Supreme Court judge said today in denouncing their conduct that the repeated beating of the child by her mother and uncle was extremely cruel, and a paramount sentencing was considered to protect children and young persons from violence.
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Friday 16 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Thursday 8 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The sentencing of a mother who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the death of her 14-year-old daughter who she severely assaulted last year was adjourned to Friday, May 16. Two other family members will also be sentenced in relation to the death.
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Friday 2 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A mother who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the death of her 14-year-old daughter whom she severely assaulted last August will be sentenced on Wednesday May 7, at the Nuku‘alofa Supreme Court. The girl died of septic shock and multiple organ failure days after a prolonged beating by her accused family members, who then left her without medical care.
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Tuesday 3 December 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Fifita 'Ofa, a mother whose faces manslaughter charges over the death of her 14-year-old daughter, was released on bail after the case was adjourned to 21 January 2014, to allow the Crown to review the evidence and decide on appropriate charges.
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Wednesday 2 October 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Fifita ‘Ofa (34) a mother who is charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of her 14-year-old daughter had her bail extended to appear on October 14, at the Nuku'alofa Magistrate's Court.
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Tuesday 27 August 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Fifita ‘Ofa (34) is the accused mother who is charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of her 14-year-old daughter was released on bail on Monday, August 26. She appeared with her brother who is similarly charged with manslaughter and another another woman who face abetment.
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