Man allegedly assaulted by police files $1.5 million claim against ASG
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The claim filed in the lawsuit against the American Samoa Government involving police officers who allegedly assaulted Setope Faalata is $1.5 million plus medical expens



![The American Samoa Volleyball Team is full steam ahead, training and practicing for the 2023 Pacific Games to be held in the Solomon Islands this year. Part of their training is participating in tournaments, both here and off-island. They need help! In this photo, a cry for your support from our local ASVBA athletes during one of their fundraisers — please donate to their fundraising events when ever and where ever you see them happening. [courtesy photo] fund raising for Am Samoa Volleyball team](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/support_copy.png?itok=dskYugd9)



![“Protecting our national interests in American Samoa and the Pacific region has been among my main reasons for being in Congress, and this moment has been a long time coming,” said Congresswoman Amata speaking at Tuesday’s hearing of the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs titled, Preserving U.S. Interests in the Indo-Pacific: Examining How U.S. Engagement Counters Chinese Influence in the Region. [courtesy photo] Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata speaking in committee](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_speaking_10.jpg?itok=vZ2JqjUK)

![Protect yourself and others — Stay healthy. [photo: SC] NURSES ADMINISTERING MMR and flu shots](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_4782.jpg?itok=JUETNIww)
