Fined 33,000 Fr.!
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A WELL-KNOWN resident of Tahiti, a merchant, M. Robert Charon, gave a radio address in Papeete on May 9. He spoke his mind freely on matters of public interest.
His remarks were resented by High Authority. His case was considered, and he was fined a total of 33,000 francs for having insulted the Governor. No appeal was allowed.
M. Charon sailed for France in July.
It is expected that, in Paris, he will chal lenge both the verdict and the severity of the punishment.