US citizen Dawson will soon learn his fate – FBC News

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The Lautoka High Court is set to deliver its verdict in the case of American citizen Bradley Dawson, who is accused of murdering his wife Christie Chan at a luxury resort on Fiji’s Turtle Island in 2022.

After several weeks of intense legal proceedings, both the prosecution and defense presented their closing arguments; The court is now tasked with examining the evidence presented before reaching a decision.

Dawson is accused of brutally beating his wife to death at the secluded resort where the couple stayed while on vacation in late 2022.

Prosecutors argued that Dawson’s actions were premeditated and deliberate, while the defense argued that the prosecution failed to provide enough evidence to convict their client.

During the hearing, a total of 14 witnesses, including forensic experts, resort staff and law enforcement officers, were called to testify.

Dawson has been in custody since his arrest in late 2022 and faces a possible life sentence if convicted of murder.

The decision will be made on the 27th of this month.