Woman Accuses Uncle and Sons of Assault

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A couple and their 14-year-old daughter were treated at the hospital last night for injuries from a family dispute in the village of Vailoa.

The wife told KHJ News said that she was assaulted by her uncle and his 2 sons and verbally assaulted by an aunt.

She said their daughter was tackled and sustained severe back pain.

Her husband who tried to protect her received minor scratches on his nose, and ears and his body was in pain from the altercation.

They were treated, had xrays taken and then released.

Meanwhile, a restraining order has been issued against the victim’s uncle and his sons.

The woman claims the uncle is trying to chase them from their home in Vailoa saying that she was born in Savai’i.

The victim says she’s a US National, born in Vailoa and their family roots are known in the village.

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