A high chief from the village of Faleasiu has denied two charges against him; one of burglary and one of indecent act on a girl under 16 years old.
Sauvao Poese was represented by his lawyer Afa Lesa during Supreme Court mentions where a hearing date has been set for his trial.
The incident is alleged to have occurred over a year ago, in February 2020.
Sauvao remains on bail to await Court proceedings.
Marieta Heidi Ilalio has been writing since 2003 after graduating from the American Samoa Community College in Pago. She comes from the village of Tufulele is a freelance contributor to Samoa Global News.
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