RAPE CHARGES
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A stepfather from Samoa accused of raping and sexually abusing his 16-year-old stepdaughter is now in custody after he was arrested last month pursuant to an arrest warrant from the court. Illegal drugs were discovered in the defendant’s possession during the arrest.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 35-year-old man who was convicted by the High Court for attempted felonious restraint is ordered to serve 28 months behind bars, as part of a 7-year probation sentence.
Iafeta Laamauga was initially charged with attempted rape, first-degree sexual abuse, and attempted...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 70-year-old grandfather accused of raping his 15-year-old granddaughter is now in custody after he was arrested by police last week pursuant to an arrest warrant from the Court.
Moreover, he admitted to the accusations made by his granddaughter.
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