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PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE

David Vargas exiting High Court
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The chairman of the House Government Operation committee has scheduled a confirmation hearing for the acting Director of the Office of the Public Defender on Friday, Sept. 16 at 7:30a.m. This was after the House of Representatives received a letter from Gov. Lemanu...
Michael White
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The first day in court after the resignation of Public Defender Michael White was not business as usual. Yesterday morning, Acting Associate Justice Elvis P. Patea issued an Order to Show Cause (OSC) on why White shouldn’t be held in contempt of court for not fulfilling...
Public Defender, Michael White
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA —  Public Defender, Michael White says the Office of the Public Defender needs an attorney dedicated to defending juvenile clients. He also made it known that his office has seen a rise in cases that involve drugs, sexual assault, and domestic violence. White’s statement...
ASG Public Defender, Michael White
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Newly confirmed Public Defender (PD) Michael White told the Fono that his appointment was a calling from God, to come and help people who are in need in American Samoa, especially those who are poor and cannot afford to pay a private lawyer to defend them. White appeared...
Former Public Defender, Douglas Fiaui  [photo by AF]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The future of the Public Defender’s office is now in limbo. The Director of the office, Douglas Fiaui officially resigned from his post last week, while another assistant public defender will be leaving the office on June 12 on completion of her 2 years contract. Acting...