King FaipopomPrime Minister Tui'laepa Sailele Malielegaoi
Apia, SAMOA — A notorious Samoan blogger has been jailed for seven weeks for defaming the Prime Minister.
Malele Atofu Paulo, popularly known as King Faipopo, was sentenced in the Apia District Court this past week.
His lawyer, Unasa Iuni Sapolu, says he was convicted of criminal libel by Judge...

![Malele Atofu, aka King Faipopo, sitting in court in an RNZI file photo. [Photo: RNZ Pacific /Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia] Malele Atofu, aka King Faipopo, sitting in court](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/eight_col_malele_atofu_known_as_king_faipopo_on_social_media_sitting_in_court_today.jpg?itok=R5ygKaal)