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Tapaitau challenges prison term for misuse of public funds

Saturday 6 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

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Tapaitau challenges prison term for misuse of public funds
Former Cook Islands deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau (sitted-left) with a family member and lawyers Michelle Tangimama (left) and Norman George after he was sentenced in March, 2024. Photo: MELINA ETCHES.

The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on the appeal challenging the sentence of the former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau.

The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on the appeal challenging the sentence of the former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau.


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