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Church minister files appeal against rape conviction

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By Shalveen Chand 13 May 2026, 8:00PM

Sentencing for New Methodist minister Petaia Setu, who was convicted of rape, was delayed, with his lawyer Lucymaria Sio-Ofoia informing the court that they had filed an appeal against the conviction.

By Shalveen Chand 13 May 2026, 8:00PM

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