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rape case

American Samoa High Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 36-year-old man is being held on bail of $50,000 on several sex charges. This is in connection to the alleged rape of his girlfriend’s daughter. The defendant was arraigned in the High Court yesterday. To protect the identity of the victim Samoa News has opted not to...
American Samoa High Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 21-year-old man from Nuuuli accused of having sex with a 16-year-old girl multiple times has entered into a plea agreement with the government. He appeared in court last week for his Change of Plea hearing. The defendant, who has remained in custody unable to post z...
New Zealand prison
Wellington, NEW ZEALAND — A convicted rapist is to be deported from New Zealand, despite arguing that sending him back to Samoa would mean “the end of all his dreams”. Matila Ilia-Neemia​ came to New Zealand in 2011 at the age of 13. He became a resident after being adopted by his aunt and uncle,...