Judge Alalatoa Rosella Viane Papali’i of the District Court said that S13 of Samoa’s Constitution allows for freedom of speech but does not grant permission to ruin someone else’s reputation. “You have the right to freedom of speech, you can say whatever you want, but once you ruin the reputation of someone, then it is […]
Man Pleads Guilty in Conspiracy to Murder the Samoa Prime Minister
09 September 2019 Apia Samoa. Three men appeared in Court this morning facing charges of conspiracy to murder Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa Dr. Sailele Malielegaoi. Taualai Leiloa Tuilaepa was unrepresented in Court this morning and entered a guilty plea before Justice Tafaoimalo Leilani Tuala-Warren It is understood Taualai has become a key witness for the police […]
Court Sets Hearing Date for Man who is Accusing the Samoa Prime Minister of Murder
Malele Atofu Paulo also known as King Faipopo on social media entered a not guilty plea before Distrct Court Judge Alalatoa Rosella Papalii on the new charge in connection to a Facebook status he posted on the 17th of May towards Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi. Prosecutor Lupematasila Iliganoa Atoa told the media outside the […]
King Faipopo’s Lawyer Says New Charges are a Minor Offense
25 May 2019, Apia Samoa. Malele Paulo also known as King Faipopo has been remanded in custody until his court hearing on Monday in relation to additional charges of defamation brought against him. King Faipopo was arrested and charged on Thursday morning for what Police Commissioner Sua Fuiavailiili Egon Keil has confirmed are new charges […]
King Faipopo Pleads Not Guilty to All Charges Against Him
12 March 2019, Apia Samoa. Malele Atofu Paulo known as King Faipopo pleaded not guilty before Judge Leota Raymond Schuster to the 13 charges brought against him. King Faipopo published information on social media accusing Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi of importing firearms in a container as well as writing a letter to a former […]
King Faipopo and Tala Pauga Make First Appearance in Court
5 March, 2019 Mulinuu Apia, Samoa – Malele Paulo known as King Faipopo as well as Talalelei Pauga appeared in the District Court before Judge Fepuelai Ameperosa Roma this morning. Paulo and Pauga, both represented by lawyer Unasa Iuni Sapolu did not enter pleas against charges laid against them. “Your honour I’m going to make […]
No Arrangement for King Faipopo to Pay Bail Bond and Return to Australia to Await Court Case
21 February 2019, Apia Samoa. Assistant CEO of the Ministry of Justice and Courts Administration has clarified that there is no arrangement whereby Malele Paulo who faces charges of misleading information towards Samoa’s PM, is required to pay a bail bond before travelling to Australia to await his Court case. Ve’atauia Fa’atasi Puleiata responded to questions […]
King Faipopo’s Charges Relate to Defamation and Cyber Bullying – Samoa Police
09 February 2019n Apia Samoa. The Samoa Police have sent out a press statement following the arrest of a man who made public allegations toward the Samoa Prime Minister on social media last August. Malele Paulo known on social media as “King Faipopo” was arrested and detained overnight at the Apia police station. He was released […]
King Faipopo Arrested while in Samoa for Mother’s Funeral
08 February 2019, Apia Samoa. The man who publicly accused the Samoa Prime Minister of murder and smuggling firearms has been arrested in Samoa. Malele Paulo known on social media as “King Faipopo” was today arrested and charged by police. According to his legal representative Unasa Iuni Sapolu, King Faipopo is in Samoa for his […]