closing arguments
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The government’s case against former Chief Immigration Officer (CIO), Peseta Dennis Fuimaono is now handed over to the panel of Judges to decide.
Associate Justice Fiti Sunia announced yesterday morning after counsels from both parties presented their closing arguments...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Before the six-member jury delivered their “not guilty” verdict in the government’s case against Tumuatasi Lefatia last week, attorneys from both sides presented their closing arguments to the jury in an effort to persuade them as to what the verdict should be.
Attorney...


![Owner of the LE AUTE Sports & Bar, Tumuatasi Lefatia, a.k.a MAMA, along with his defense team - David Vargas (front) and Marcellus Talaimalo Uiagalelei (middle) exit the High Court last Thursday afternoon after the six-member jury found her “not guilty” for unlawful possession of meth and marijuana and unlawful possession of meth and marijuana with the intent to distribute. [photo by AF] David Vargas (front) and Marcellus Talaimalo Uiagalelei (middle) and Tumuatasi Lefatia (right)](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/lefatia_n_defense_team_0877.jpg?itok=IexkA6Wq)