Fiji mutiny leader jailed for life

The leader of a bloody army mutiny in Fiji was jailed for life today. Captain Shane Steven stood expressionless when his sentence was announced.

Fiji mutiny leader jailed for life
Thu, 14 Nov, 2002 - 10:14

The leader of a bloody army mutiny in Fiji was jailed for life today. Captain Shane Steven stood expressionless when his sentence was announced.

Fourteen soldiers who followed him during the uprising two years ago got lesser prison sentences.

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