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Gaisoa Mapo

Chief Justice Michael Kruse
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After reviewing evidence presented by the government during a Motion to Suppress hearing last Friday for the defendant Gaisoa Mapo, accused of unlawful possession of cocaine, Chief Justice Michael Kruse has denied the defense’s motion, saying that there was probable...
American Samoa High Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The first criminal case involving the unlawful possession of cocaine has been bound over to the local High Court, after Acting Associate Justice Elvis P. Patea found probable cause to support the charges against each of two defendants, while the second charge of unlawful...
American Samoa District Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two men were arrested by police last week and charged with unlawful possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute. The two men, Matavale Fiu and Gaisoa Mapo made their initial appearance in District Court last week. Prosecuting the case is Assistant Attorney...