Defendant Ordered to Leave Territory
A 49 year-old father of six has been ordered to leave the territory and serve a five year probation period in his native Samoa. Samoa News reports that Filemoni Tagaleo’o will also serve a 4 ...Read more
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Man Faces Sex and Drug Charges
A 27 year-old man is in police custody facing charges of rape and sodomy as well as unlawful possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Samoa News reports that the rape and sodomy charges against ...Read more
Defendants Will Be Home for Christmas
Two men found guilty of receiving stolen property and have been locked up since December of last year will get to spend Christmas at home. According to Samoa News, Reupena Tevita was initially ...Read more
Man Charged with Assault of Friend at Party
A man who allegedly stabbed a drinking friend twice with a knife has been charged with 2nd degree assault, one count of stealing and 3rd degree assault. Samoa News reports the charges stem from an ...Read more
20 Months in Jail for Striking Nephew with Folding Chair
A man convicted of striking his 14-year old nephew with a folding chair has been sent to jail for 20 months for the crime. Samoa News reports Teofana Tupa has been in jail since his arrest in July ...Read more
A Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges Against Driver
A man found driving with an expired driver’s license is now in custody facing drug charges after police found methamphetamine and marijuana in his possession, two weeks ago. Samoa News reports ...Read more
Fishermen Charged for Violating Quarantine Rules
Five fishermen, all Indonesian nationals, have been charged with violating the Public Health Emergency Declaration for COVID-19 by leaving their boats while they were under quarantine. Samoa News ...Read more
Defendant Gets a Break to Take Care of Family
‘’A tearful plea from a teenager for a wrong choice may have some weight on the court based on lack of judgment, but a tearful plea from an adult and a family man did not sit well with the ...Read more
Local Reporter Wins Award from Conservation International
Former KHJ News and Samoa News reporter, Joyetter Feagaimaalii Luamanu, was among recipients recognized by an environmental group, Conservation International, for their coverage of oceans and ...Read more
Businessman Says Two Class Society Exists Here
Is American Samoa heading towards financial suicide? Prominent local businessman, Tom Drabble, believes so and says passing the government’s requested revenue measures is a clear mandate to ...Read more
