Assault of a minor comprised alleged beating and cutting his hair
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 10, 2025, a mother and her 17-year-old son (later identified as the victim) walked into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged assault.





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