Update: 6:47am – The first prosecution witness in the trial of two former Corrections Officers who allegedly raped a female Corrections Officer says she was drinking voluntarily with the accused persons.
While being crossed-examined by defence lawyer Namrata Mishra, the alleged rape victim also said she was drinking voluntarily on that Thursday night even though she knew she had to report to work the next morning.
The 26-year-old also repeatedly told the court that she had blacked out and could not recall anything.
When asked if she was standing in the room with no lights and saw the second accused Nasoni Kaburau, the complainant said she had blacked out.
The complainant said there was no consent given.
The two former Corrections Officers allegedly raped the 26‑year‑old female Corrections officer on 17th September 2015.
Ratu Meli Vatureba and Nasoni Kaburau are each facing one count of rape.
-Fiji Village
