The Central Committal Court is expected to make a ruling on March 21 in the case involving one of the youths accused over the attack on the tourist couple along the Kokoda Track early last year.
Toksy Jacob first appeared for mention in court at Waigani on February 16, 2016 after he was flown to Port Moresby from Kokoda with his 17- year- old co-accused.
In Oct 2016, the court received the completed police investigation files in the case against Jacob.
The Committal Court is still assessing evidence in his case to see if there is sufficient evidence to commit it for trial. That ruling is expected on March 21.
Jacob’s co-accused’s case is before the Juvenile court in Port Moresby. He is expected to appear in court today.
The Efogi youths were arrested and charged with one count of armed robbery, unlawful wounding and sexual penetration under the Criminal Code Act.
It is alleged they two stole K6,000 cash and 500 pounds off British citizen, Mattew Iovane, while armed with a bush knife and spear.
It is also alleged the two youths, with others, raped American Michelle Clemens and wounded both tourists.