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A former corrections officer charged with the murder of his de facto partner has been granted a variation to his bail conditions after undergoing surgery. Epeli Laqeni, who is currently wheelchair-bound and recovering from a recent operation, is charged with one count of murder. He is alleged to have killed his de facto partner at Nakasi in September last year. The matter was called before High Court Judge Justice Usaia Ratuvili today, however Laqeni’s appearance was excused due to his medical condition. The court had granted him bail to allow him to undergo urgent corrective surgery to help him walk…

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