Tumuatasi Lefatia a.k.a MAMA
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Before the six-member jury delivered their “not guilty” verdict in the government’s case against Tumuatasi Lefatia last week, attorneys from both sides presented their closing arguments to the jury in an effort to persuade them as to what the verdict should be.
Attorney...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Jury instructions and opening statements for the jury trial of the owner of the LE AUTE Sports Bar, Tumuatasi Lefatia a.k.a MAMA accused of violating local drug laws began yesterday in High Court.
Lefatia, who is out of bond, is charged with 4 felony counts, including...

![Owner of the LE AUTE Sports & Bar, Tumuatasi Lefatia, a.k.a MAMA, along with his defense team - David Vargas (front) and Marcellus Talaimalo Uiagalelei (middle) exit the High Court last Thursday afternoon after the six-member jury found her “not guilty” for unlawful possession of meth and marijuana and unlawful possession of meth and marijuana with the intent to distribute. [photo by AF] David Vargas (front) and Marcellus Talaimalo Uiagalelei (middle) and Tumuatasi Lefatia (right)](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/lefatia_n_defense_team_0877.jpg?itok=IexkA6Wq)
