American Samoa Government v. Majhor

ORDER DENYING MOTION TO DIMISS

Defendant Dianne Majhor (“Majhor”) moves to dismiss this action, alleging denial of her right to a speedy trial, as protected by the both the United States and American Samoa Constitutions, on the two charges of tampering with physical evidence pending against her. The charges relate to an alleged homicide, which is the subject of a contemporaneous prosecution. Both counsel and Majhor were present when the motion was heard on August 6, 2004. Also present was Asaua Fuimaono, counsel for Defendant Uatisone Kelemete (“Kelemete”) in Am. Samoa Govt. v. Kelemete, CR…