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Crown Alleges Sexual Violation in Controversial Trial

11/4/2025

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The Crown alleges Inoke Nakadavotu sexually violated a woman following her consensual sex with Hill.
Parties agree on initial facts, but the Crown says Nakadavotu's actions were non-consensual.
Prosecutor Danette Cole presented messages between Hill and Nakadavotu suggesting they planned to exploit the woman.
Hill allegedly downplayed the incident, claiming he could not remember details.
Judge Taryn Bayley presides over the trial, which is expected to last five days.

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The Crown alleges Inoke Nakadavotu sexually violated a woman following her consensual sex with Hill.
Parties agree on initial facts, but the Crown says Nakadavotu's actions were non-consensual.
Prosecutor Danette Cole presented messages between Hill and Nakadavotu suggesting they planned to exploit the woman.
Hill allegedly downplayed the incident, claiming he could not remember details.
Judge Taryn Bayley presides over the trial, which is expected to last five days.