According to Pacific Media Network Ofa He Mooni Folau, 29, has plead guilty to assaulting Fau Vake, who died in May after a suspected ‘coward punch’ incident in downtown Auckland, New Zealand. After the attack Vake was transported to hospital and put on life support. He passed away around a week later, surrounded by family and friends. He was 25-years-old.
RNZ reports that Folau plead guilty to two assault charges and that his sentencing hearing has been set for August. Three other men have entered pleas of not guilty.
The three other men are subject to a name suppression order, meaning their identities can not be reported in media outlets.